Official / Local Name상3동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Gyeonggi Province)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5078°N, 126.7511°E · 15 m
Overview
Situated in Gyeonggi Province, Gyeonggi Province at 15 m elevation, Sang-dong (상3동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 상3동 (Sang-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Gyeonggi Province |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 15 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Theme Park Station (테마파크역) (0.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Budeulgongwon (부들공원) (0.9 km) · Bugaegongwon (부개공원) (0.9 km) · Bunsugongwon (분수공원) (0.9 km) · Botasa (보타사) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wonmi-gu (원미구) (0.5 km), Pureunmaeul (푸른마을) (1.0 km), Samsandong (삼산동) (1.1 km), Yeongseongmi (영성미) (1.4 km), Hujeongni (후정리) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jung-dong (중4동) (1.0 km) · Samsan-dong (삼산1동) (1.2 km) · Samsan-dong (삼산2동) (1.2 km) · Sang-dong (상2동) (1.3 km) · Bucheon-si (부천) (1.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Theme Park Station (테마파크역) (0.3 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 "상3동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Budeulgongwon (부들공원) (0.9 km) — Sang-dong (상3동)
- Bugaegongwon (부개공원) (0.9 km) — Sang-dong (상3동)
- Bunsugongwon (분수공원) (0.9 km) — Sang-dong (상3동)
- Botasa (보타사) (2.3 km) — Sang-dong (상3동)
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 Sang-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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