Official / Local Name원평동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Pyeongtaek)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.9898°N, 127.071°E · 9 m
Overview
Wonpyeong-dong (원평동) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province (36.9898°N, 127.071°E, elevation 9 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 원평동 (Wonpyeong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Pyeongtaek |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 9 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Pyeongtaek Station (평택역) (1.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bonghangsa (봉항사) (3.1 km) · Seocheonsa (서천사) (3.7 km) · Yeoreumulsachal (여르물사찰) (3.7 km) · Dongbugongwon (동부공원) (4.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hwachon (화촌) (0.3 km), Gojan (고잔) (0.7 km), T’ongbok-tong (통복동) (1.0 km), Hochi (호치) (1.4 km), Sin’gung-ni (신궁리) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Tongbok-dong (통복동) (0.6 km) · Segyo-dong (세교동) (2.3 km) · Paengseong-eup (팽성읍) (3.0 km) · Bijeon-dong (비전1동) (3.2 km) · Sinpyeong-dong (신평동) (3.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Pyeongtaek Station (평택역) (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 "원평동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bonghangsa (봉항사) (3.1 km) — Wonpyeong-dong (원평동)
- Seocheonsa (서천사) (3.7 km) — Wonpyeong-dong (원평동)
- Yeoreumulsachal (여르물사찰) (3.7 km) — Wonpyeong-dong (원평동)
- Dongbugongwon (동부공원) (4.2 km) — Wonpyeong-dong (원평동)
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 Wonpyeong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Pyeongtaek, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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