Official / Local Name화수1·화평동
Region / ProvinceIncheon (Jemulpo)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4779°N, 126.6293°E · 21 m
Overview
Hwasu-dong (화수1·화평동) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Jemulpo, Incheon (37.4779°N, 126.6293°E, elevation 21 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 화수1·화평동 (Hwasu-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Incheon · Jemulpo |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 21 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Dongincheon Station (동인천역) (0.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gyeyangsa (계양사) (0.2 km) · Hwadojinji (화도진지) (0.5 km) · Songhyeonbaesujijesubyeonsil (송현배수지제수변실) (1.0 km) · Hyangjeoksa (향적사) (1.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Inhyeondong (인현동) (0.4 km), Naedong (내동) (0.5 km), Songwoldong Il-Ga (송월동일가) (0.5 km), Yongdong (용동) (0.6 km), Songhakdong Sam-Ga (송학동삼가) (0.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hwasu-dong (화수2동) (0.5 km) · Songhyeon-dong (송현1·2동) (0.6 km) · Dongincheon-dong (동인천동) (0.6 km) · Songwol-dong (송월동) (0.7 km) · Sinpo-dong (신포동) (0.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Dongincheon Station (동인천역) (0.5 km). AREX Airport Railroad from Incheon Int'l Airport (ICN), Seoul Subway Line 1, and Incheon Metro Lines 1 & 2. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "화수1·화평동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gyeyangsa (계양사) (0.2 km) — Hwasu-dong (화수1·화평동)
- Hwadojinji (화도진지) (0.5 km) — Hwasu-dong (화수1·화평동)
- Songhyeonbaesujijesubyeonsil (송현배수지제수변실) (1.0 km) — Hwasu-dong (화수1·화평동)
- Hyangjeoksa (향적사) (1.1 km) — Hwasu-dong (화수1·화평동)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from Incheon.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Hwasu-dong (pop. 12,000) in Jemulpo, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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