Official / Local Name통진면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Gimpo-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.695°N, 126.5999°E · 27 m
Overview
Situated in Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi Province at 27 m elevation, Tongjin-eup (통진면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 통진면 (Tongjin-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Gimpo-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 27 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Geomdanoryu Station (검단오류역) (11.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Cheongyongsa (청룡사) (1.2 km) · Yongmunsa (용문사) (3.7 km) · Muryangsa (무량사) (4.0 km) · Myeongnyeon-sa (명련사) (4.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Junggu (중구) (0.4 km), Damteo (담터) (0.6 km), Daeseomyeong (대서명) (0.7 km), Joganggeori (조강거리) (0.8 km), Soksa (속사) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Wolgot-myeon (월곶면) (5.2 km) · Haseong-myeon (하성면) (5.8 km) · Yangchon-eup (양촌읍) (5.9 km) · Daegot-myeon (대곶면) (6.4 km) · Geomdan Il-dong (검단1동) (10.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Geomdanoryu Station (검단오류역) (11.4 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 "통진면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Cheongyongsa (청룡사) (1.2 km) — Tongjin-eup (통진면)
- Yongmunsa (용문사) (3.7 km) — Tongjin-eup (통진면)
- Muryangsa (무량사) (4.0 km) — Tongjin-eup (통진면)
- Myeongnyeon-sa (명련사) (4.4 km) — Tongjin-eup (통진면)
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 Tongjin-eup (pop. 12,000) in Gimpo-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 →