Overview
Sipjeong-dong (십정1동) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon (37.4753°N, 126.6941°E, elevation 43 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 십정1동 (Sipjeong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Incheon · Bupyeong-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 43 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Dongam Station (동암역) (0.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sungbosa (숭보사) (0.7 km) · Bohyeonsa (보현사) (0.9 km) · Gyeongnimsa (경림사) (1.0 km) · Jeongyangsa (정양사) (1.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Araesyeorumul (아랫열우물) (0.4 km), Kkotbatgol (꽃밭골) (0.4 km), Sipjeongdong (십정동) (0.5 km), Wisyeorumul (윗열우물) (0.9 km), Juansageori (주안사거리) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sipjeong-dong (십정2동) (0.9 km) · Gajwa-dong (가좌4동) (1.1 km) · Ganseok-dong (간석4동) (1.3 km) · Bupyeong-dong (부평3동) (1.4 km) · Incheon (인천) (1.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Dongam Station (동암역) (0.9 km). AREX Airport Railroad from Incheon Int'l Airport (ICN), Seoul Subway Line 1, and Incheon Metro Lines 1 & 2. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "십정1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sungbosa (숭보사) (0.7 km) — Sipjeong-dong (십정1동)
- Bohyeonsa (보현사) (0.9 km) — Sipjeong-dong (십정1동)
- Gyeongnimsa (경림사) (1.0 km) — Sipjeong-dong (십정1동)
- Jeongyangsa (정양사) (1.2 km) — Sipjeong-dong (십정1동)
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 Incheon.
- 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 Sipjeong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Bupyeong-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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