Official / Local Name선단동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Pocheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.8625°N, 127.1578°E · 132 m
Overview
Situated in Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi Province at 132 m elevation, Seondan-dong (선단동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 선단동 (Seondan-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Pocheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 132 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Deokjeong Station (덕정역) (8.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Seongbulsa (성불사) (0.7 km) · Cheonjiam (천지암) (1.7 km) · Seongburam (성불암) (2.7 km) · Hongsinsa (홍신사) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Myoso (묘소) (0.6 km), Jungganmal (중간말) (0.8 km), Oechon (외촌) (0.9 km), Araenmal (아랫말) (0.9 km), Jeongjadong (정자동) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Tap-dong (탑동) (3.3 km) · Pocheon-dong (포천동) (3.8 km) · Gasan-myeon (가산면) (5.0 km) · Pocheon-si (포천) (5.1 km) · Bulhyeon-dong (불현동) (5.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Deokjeong Station (덕정역) (8.7 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 "선단동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Seongbulsa (성불사) (0.7 km) — Seondan-dong (선단동)
- Cheonjiam (천지암) (1.7 km) — Seondan-dong (선단동)
- Seongburam (성불암) (2.7 km) — Seondan-dong (선단동)
- Hongsinsa (홍신사) (2.7 km) — Seondan-dong (선단동)
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 Seondan-dong (pop. 12,000) in Pocheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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