Official / Local Name송산1동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Uijeongbu-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7233°N, 127.0968°E · 60 m
Overview
Situated in Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi Province at 60 m elevation, Songsan-dong (송산1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 송산1동 (Songsan-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Uijeongbu-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 60 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hoeryong Station (회룡역) (4.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Mirugam (미륵암) (1.3 km) · Yonghyeonsa (용현사) (2.5 km) · Ssangamsa (쌍암사) (3.4 km) · Seongnimsa (석림사) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Baebbeol (배뻘) (0.5 km), Jeongjamal (정자말) (0.8 km), Wonmeoru (원머루) (0.8 km), Dokbawi (독바위) (1.0 km), Geomundol (거문들) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Singok-dong (신곡1동) (3.0 km) · Byeolnae-myeon (별내면) (3.0 km) · Songsan-dong (송산2동) (3.2 km) · Singok-dong (신곡동) (3.4 km) · Jangam-dong (장암동) (3.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hoeryong Station (회룡역) (4.4 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 "송산1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Mirugam (미륵암) (1.3 km) — Songsan-dong (송산1동)
- Yonghyeonsa (용현사) (2.5 km) — Songsan-dong (송산1동)
- Ssangamsa (쌍암사) (3.4 km) — Songsan-dong (송산1동)
- Seongnimsa (석림사) (3.6 km) — Songsan-dong (송산1동)
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 Songsan-dong (pop. 12,000) in Uijeongbu-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gyeonggi Province → · 3,651 All Cities →