Official / Local Name용현1·4동
Region / ProvinceIncheon (Michuhol)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4488°N, 126.658°E · 31 m
Overview
Yonghyeon-dong (용현1·4동) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Michuhol, Incheon (37.4488°N, 126.658°E, elevation 31 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 용현1·4동 (Yonghyeon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Incheon · Michuhol |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 31 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Inhadae Station (인하대역) (0.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Doseonsa (도선사) (0.6 km) · Gwaneungsa (관응사) (0.8 km) · Yakcheonsa (약천사) (0.9 km) · Beopjusa (법주사) (0.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Biryong (비룡) (0.7 km), Yonghyeondong (용현동) (0.9 km), Hagikdong (학익동) (1.1 km), Hakgol (학익곡) (1.3 km), Monmeori (못머리) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yonghyeon-dong (용현3동) (0.7 km) · Juan-dong (주안3동) (1.2 km) · Sungui-dong (숭의4동) (1.2 km) · Juan-dong (주안2동) (1.2 km) · Hagik-dong (학익2동) (1.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Inhadae Station (인하대역) (0.7 km). AREX Airport Railroad from Incheon Int'l Airport (ICN), Seoul Subway Line 1, and Incheon Metro Lines 1 & 2. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "용현1·4동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Doseonsa (도선사) (0.6 km) — Yonghyeon-dong (용현1·4동)
- Gwaneungsa (관응사) (0.8 km) — Yonghyeon-dong (용현1·4동)
- Yakcheonsa (약천사) (0.9 km) — Yonghyeon-dong (용현1·4동)
- Beopjusa (법주사) (0.9 km) — Yonghyeon-dong (용현1·4동)
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 Incheon.
- 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 Yonghyeon-dong (pop. 12,000) in Michuhol, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Incheon → · 3,651 All Cities →