Official / Local Name사우동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Gimpo-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.6162°N, 126.7254°E · 15 m
Overview
Situated in Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi Province at 15 m elevation, Sau-dong (사우동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 사우동 (Sau-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Gimpo-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 15 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gyeyang Station (계양역) (5.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bongneungsa (봉능사) (1.8 km) · Jangneungsan (장릉산) (1.5 km) · Sau Il Gyo (사우1교) (0.5 km) · Yongmunsa (용문사) (2.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sŏbu (서부) (0.7 km), Hyangsallibeol (향산리벌) (0.7 km), Jorimi (조리미) (0.9 km), Saejangteo (새장터) (1.2 km), Yangdo (양도) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bukbyeon-dong (북변동) (1.2 km) · Pungmu-dong (풍무동) (1.5 km) · Gimpo-dong (김포1동) (2.2 km) · Ara-dong (아라동) (3.0 km) · Oryu-dong (오류2동) (3.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gyeyang Station (계양역) (5.0 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 "사우동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bongneungsa (봉능사) (1.8 km) — Sau-dong (사우동)
- Jangneungsan (장릉산) (1.5 km) — Sau-dong (사우동)
- Sau Il Gyo (사우1교) (0.5 km) — Sau-dong (사우동)
- Yongmunsa (용문사) (2.9 km) — Sau-dong (사우동)
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 Sau-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gimpo-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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