Official / Local Name심곡본1동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Bucheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4752°N, 126.7752°E · 83 m
Overview
Situated in Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi Province at 83 m elevation, Simgokbon-dong (심곡본1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 심곡본1동 (Simgokbon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Bucheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 83 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Bucheon Station (부천역) (1.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bulsimjeongsa (불심정사) (1.8 km) · Bomyeongsa (보명사) (2.5 km) · Incheonseungmagongwon (인천승마공원) (1.4 km) · Yeonbulsa (연불사) (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sosa (1.2 km), Soranmal (1.2 km), Manuigol (만의골) (1.7 km), Gusandong (구산동) (1.7 km), Jangcheogol (장처골) (2.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Simgokbon-dong (심곡본동) (0.6 km) · Songnae-dong (송내2동) (0.7 km) · Simgok-dong (심곡2동) (1.2 km) · Simgok-dong (심곡3동) (1.3 km) · Jung-dong (중동) (1.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Bucheon Station (부천역) (1.2 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 "심곡본1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bulsimjeongsa (불심정사) (1.8 km) — Simgokbon-dong (심곡본1동)
- Bomyeongsa (보명사) (2.5 km) — Simgokbon-dong (심곡본1동)
- Incheonseungmagongwon (인천승마공원) (1.4 km) — Simgokbon-dong (심곡본1동)
- Yeonbulsa (연불사) (3.2 km) — Simgokbon-dong (심곡본1동)
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 Simgokbon-dong (pop. 12,000) in Bucheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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