Official / Local Name정왕본동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Siheung)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.3555°N, 126.7518°E · 7 m
Overview
Situated in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province at 7 m elevation, Jeongwangbon-dong (정왕본동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 정왕본동 (Jeongwangbon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Siheung |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 7 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Kunja Station (1.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Okgujeong (옥구정) (3.7 km) · Okgu Il Gyo (옥구1교) (2.3 km) · Beomnyungsa (법륭사) (6.6 km) · Jangdopodaeji (장도포대지) (4.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Saraei (1.2 km), Chungnyul-li (1.4 km), Sŏkkok (2.9 km), Kojan (3.0 km), Sŏn’gok (3.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeongwang-dong (정왕4동) (2.4 km) · Jeongwang-dong (정왕1동) (3.3 km) · Jeongwang-dong (정왕2동) (3.4 km) · Gunja-dong (군자동) (3.8 km) · Wolgot-dong (월곶동) (4.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Kunja Station (1.0 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 "정왕본동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Okgujeong (옥구정) (3.7 km) — Jeongwangbon-dong (정왕본동)
- Okgu Il Gyo (옥구1교) (2.3 km) — Jeongwangbon-dong (정왕본동)
- Beomnyungsa (법륭사) (6.6 km) — Jeongwangbon-dong (정왕본동)
- Jangdopodaeji (장도포대지) (4.8 km) — Jeongwangbon-dong (정왕본동)
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 Jeongwangbon-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 →