Official / Local Name양평2동
Region / ProvinceSeoul (Yeongdeungpo-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5378°N, 126.8934°E · 14 m
Overview
Yangpyeong-dong (양평2동) is a lively urban district in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 14 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 양평2동 (Yangpyeong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Seoul · Yeongdeungpo-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 14 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yangpyeong Station (양평역) (1.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yanghwahanganggongwon (양화한강공원) (0.7 km) · Seonyudogongwon (선유도공원) (0.9 km) · Ingongpokpogongwon (인공폭포공원) (1.6 km) · Hangangsimingongwon (한강시민공원) (2.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yanghwadong (양화동) (0.3 km), Tangsani-dong (당산2동) (1.0 km), Dangsandong (당산동) (1.3 km), Mangwŏnil-tong (망원1동) (1.7 km), Yŏngdŭngp’osam-dong (영등포3동) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dangsan-dong (당산2동) (0.9 km) · Mok-dong (목5동) (1.3 km) · Yangpyeong-dong (양평1동) (1.4 km) · Mangwon-dong (망원1동) (1.5 km) · Hapjeong-dong (합정동) (1.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yangpyeong Station (양평역) (1.5 km). AREX Airport Railroad from Incheon (ICN) & Gimpo (GMP); 9+ subway lines and KTX hub at Seoul Station, Yongsan & Suseo (SRT). Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "양평2동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yanghwahanganggongwon (양화한강공원) (0.7 km) — Yangpyeong-dong (양평2동)
- Seonyudogongwon (선유도공원) (0.9 km) — Yangpyeong-dong (양평2동)
- Ingongpokpogongwon (인공폭포공원) (1.6 km) — Yangpyeong-dong (양평2동)
- Hangangsimingongwon (한강시민공원) (2.4 km) — Yangpyeong-dong (양평2동)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Euljiro and Jongno brass-pot 설렁탕 (Seolleongtang, milky 12-hour ox-bone broth with thin wheat noodles) and hand-cut 칼국수 (Kalguksu) in anchovy-kelp stock.
- Charcoal-grilled Mapo 돼지갈비 (marinated pork ribs), sizzling Gwangjang Market 녹두빈대떡 (crispy mung-bean pancakes), and 1++ Hanwoo beef cuts at Majang Market.
- Aged clay-jar Yangnyeom-jang sauces, handmade Insadong honey-sesame 강정 (Gangjeong) confections, and small-batch unfiltered Seoul 탁주 (Takju/Makgeolli).
- Office workers and locals gather after sunset at glowing orange 포장마차 (Pojangmacha street tents) or neighborhood BBQ tables to pair smoky grilled pork belly with crisp soju and refillable seasonal banchan. Across Yangpyeong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Yeongdeungpo-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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