Official / Local Name태장2동
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Wonju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.3863°N, 127.9505°E · 116 m
Overview
Situated in Wonju-si, Gangwon Province at 116 m elevation, Taejang-dong (태장2동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 태장2동 (Taejang-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Wonju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 116 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Wonju Station (원주역) (3.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏngyŏn-sa (청연사) (2.7 km) · Pohyŏn-sa (보현사) (3.5 km) · Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (3.8 km) · Pŏbyong-sa (법용사) (5.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chŏm-ch’on (점촌) (0.7 km), Kach’iraemi (가치래미) (0.8 km), Kuryong-gol (구룡골) (1.0 km), Kappawi (갓바위) (1.1 km), Chŏl-gol (절골) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Usan-dong (우산동) (2.2 km) · Taejang-dong (태장1동) (3.0 km) · Hakseong-dong (학성동) (3.9 km) · Jungang-dong (중앙동) (4.1 km) · Bongsan-dong (봉산동) (4.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Wonju Station (원주역) (3.3 km). KTX Gangneung Line from Seoul to Pyeongchang & Gangneung (1h 30m–2h); ITX-Cheongchun to Chuncheon; Express Bus to Sokcho. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "태장2동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏngyŏn-sa (청연사) (2.7 km) — Taejang-dong (태장2동)
- Pohyŏn-sa (보현사) (3.5 km) — Taejang-dong (태장2동)
- Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (3.8 km) — Taejang-dong (태장2동)
- Pŏbyong-sa (법용사) (5.8 km) — Taejang-dong (태장2동)
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 Gangwon 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 Taejang-dong (pop. 12,000) in Wonju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Autumn Foliage), Dec–Feb (Winter Snow). Gangwon Province → · 3,651 All Cities →