Official / Local Name팽성읍
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Pyeongtaek)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.9639°N, 127.0625°E · 18 m
Overview
Paengseong-eup (팽성읍) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province (36.9639°N, 127.0625°E, elevation 18 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 팽성읍 (Paengseong-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Pyeongtaek |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 18 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Pyeongtaek Station (평택역) (3.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bonghangsa (봉항사) (5.9 km) · Seocheonsa (서천사) (5.9 km) · Yeoreumulsachal (여르물사찰) (6.0 km) · Dongbugongwon (동부공원) (6.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Namsan (남산) (0.7 km), Namsal-li (남산리) (1.2 km), Ch’up’al-li (추팔리) (1.3 km), Duri (머내) (1.6 km), Sin’gung-ni (신궁리) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Wonpyeong-dong (원평동) (3.0 km) · Tongbok-dong (통복동) (3.4 km) · Sinpyeong-dong (신평동) (4.2 km) · Dunpo-myeon (둔포면) (5.0 km) · Segyo-dong (세교동) (5.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Pyeongtaek Station (평택역) (3.6 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 "팽성읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bonghangsa (봉항사) (5.9 km) — Paengseong-eup (팽성읍)
- Seocheonsa (서천사) (5.9 km) — Paengseong-eup (팽성읍)
- Yeoreumulsachal (여르물사찰) (6.0 km) — Paengseong-eup (팽성읍)
- Dongbugongwon (동부공원) (6.1 km) — Paengseong-eup (팽성읍)
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 Paengseong-eup (pop. 12,000) in Pyeongtaek, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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