Official / Local Name중3동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Gyeonggi Province)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5716°N, 126.9056°E · 19 m
Overview
Situated in Gyeonggi Province, Gyeonggi Province at 19 m elevation, Jung-dong (중3동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 중3동 (Jung-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Gyeonggi Province |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 19 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | World Cup Gyeonggijang Station (월드컵경기장역) (0.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pyeonghwauigongwon (평화의공원) (1.4 km) · Nanjicheongongwon (난지천공원) (1.7 km) · Haneulgongwon (하늘공원) (1.8 km) · Green Gongwon (근린공원) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sŏngsani-dong (성산2동) (0.5 km), Pukkajwail-tong (북가좌1동) (0.5 km), Namgajwail-tong (남가좌1동) (0.9 km), Sŏngsanil-tong (성산1동) (1.1 km), Chŭngsan-dong (증산동) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bukgajwa-dong (북가좌1동) (0.2 km) · Seongsan-dong (성산2동) (0.8 km) · Namgajwa-dong (남가좌1동) (0.9 km) · Bukgajwa-dong (북가좌2동) (1.0 km) · Jeungsan-dong (증산동) (1.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: World Cup Gyeonggijang Station (월드컵경기장역) (0.6 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 "중3동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pyeonghwauigongwon (평화의공원) (1.4 km) — Jung-dong (중3동)
- Nanjicheongongwon (난지천공원) (1.7 km) — Jung-dong (중3동)
- Haneulgongwon (하늘공원) (1.8 km) — Jung-dong (중3동)
- Green Gongwon (근린공원) (1.9 km) — Jung-dong (중3동)
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 Gyeonggi Province, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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