Official / Local Name중1동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Bucheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4979°N, 126.7653°E · 18 m
Overview
Situated in Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi Province at 18 m elevation, Jung-dong (중1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 중1동 (Jung-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Bucheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 18 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jungbugyeongchalseo Station (중부경찰서역) (1.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bomyeongsa (보명사) (2.0 km) · Yeonbulsa (연불사) (2.7 km) · Botasa (보타사) (3.0 km) · Cheongun-gongwon (청운공원) (2.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Soranmal (1.6 km), Sinhung-dong (신흥동) (1.9 km), Wonmi-gu (원미구) (2.0 km), Pureunmaeul (푸른마을) (2.1 km), Gusanmal (구산말) (2.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bucheon-si (부천) (0.7 km) · Sinheung-dong (신흥동) (0.9 km) · Jung-dong (중4동) (0.9 km) · Jung-dong (중2동) (1.0 km) · Jung-dong (중동) (1.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jungbugyeongchalseo Station (중부경찰서역) (1.1 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 "중1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bomyeongsa (보명사) (2.0 km) — Jung-dong (중1동)
- Yeonbulsa (연불사) (2.7 km) — Jung-dong (중1동)
- Botasa (보타사) (3.0 km) — Jung-dong (중1동)
- Cheongun-gongwon (청운공원) (2.0 km) — Jung-dong (중1동)
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 Jung-dong (pop. 12,000) in Bucheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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