Official / Local Name정왕1동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Siheung)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.3294°N, 126.7332°E · 9 m
Overview
Situated in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province at 9 m elevation, Jeongwang-dong (정왕1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 정왕1동 (Jeongwang-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Siheung |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 9 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Kunja Station (2.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Okgujeong (옥구정) (3.5 km) · Gunja Sam Gyo (군자3교) (1.0 km) · Gunja I Gyo (군자2교) (1.2 km) · Gunja Il Gyo (군자1교) (1.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Toran-mal (2.8 km), Oido (3.0 km), Wongokbon-dong (원곡본동) (3.5 km), Chungnyul-li (3.7 km), Saraei (4.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeongwang-dong (정왕2동) (1.5 km) · Jeongwang-dong (정왕3동) (3.0 km) · Jeongwangbon-dong (정왕본동) (3.3 km) · Jeongwang-dong (정왕4동) (3.9 km) · Danwon-gu (Danwon-gu) (4.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Kunja Station (2.7 km). Directly integrated with Seoul Metropolitan Subway, GTX high-speed commuter rail, and KTX via Suwon & Gwangmyeong. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "정왕1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Okgujeong (옥구정) (3.5 km) — Jeongwang-dong (정왕1동)
- Gunja Sam Gyo (군자3교) (1.0 km) — Jeongwang-dong (정왕1동)
- Gunja I Gyo (군자2교) (1.2 km) — Jeongwang-dong (정왕1동)
- Gunja Il Gyo (군자1교) (1.6 km) — Jeongwang-dong (정왕1동)
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 Gyeonggi Province.
- 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 Jeongwang-dong (pop. 12,000) in Siheung, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gyeonggi Province → · 3,651 All Cities →