Official / Local NameYeongtong-gu
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Suwon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.272°N, 127.056°E · 48 m
Overview
Situated in Suwon-si, Gyeonggi Province at 48 m elevation, Yeongtong-gu (Yeongtong-gu, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | Yeongtong-gu (Yeongtong-gu) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Suwon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 48 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seryu Station (4.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Heungguk-sa (흥국사) (0.9 km) · Yeoncheon-yuwonji (연천유원지) (0.7 km) · Woncheongrillaendeu (원천그린랜드) (0.7 km) · Maetan-gongwon (매탄공원) (1.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Maetani-dong (매탄2동) (0.5 km), Maetan-dong (매탄동) (0.5 km), Yeok-mal (역말) (0.8 km), Maetansa-dong (매탄4동) (0.8 km), An-mal (안말) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Paldal-gu (Paldal-gu) (3.6 km) · Suwon-si (수원) (3.9 km) · Banwol-dong (반월동) (5.3 km) · Giheung-gu (기흥구) (5.8 km) · Pungdeokcheon-dong (풍덕천2동) (5.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seryu Station (4.9 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 "Yeongtong-gu" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Heungguk-sa (흥국사) (0.9 km) — Yeongtong-gu (Yeongtong-gu)
- Yeoncheon-yuwonji (연천유원지) (0.7 km) — Yeongtong-gu (Yeongtong-gu)
- Woncheongrillaendeu (원천그린랜드) (0.7 km) — Yeongtong-gu (Yeongtong-gu)
- Maetan-gongwon (매탄공원) (1.0 km) — Yeongtong-gu (Yeongtong-gu)
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 Yeongtong-gu (pop. 12,000) in Suwon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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