Official / Local Name천곡동
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Donghae-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5207°N, 129.0981°E · 83 m
Overview
Situated in Donghae-si, Gangwon Province at 83 m elevation, Cheongok-dong (천곡동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 천곡동 (Cheongok-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Donghae-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 83 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mukhohang Station (묵호항역) (2.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hohae-jŏng (호해정) (5.1 km) · Ch’orok-pong (2.4 km) · Haesŏng-sa (해성사) (5.4 km) · Ongnyŏ-bong (옥녀봉) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hanggok-tong (0.5 km), P’yŏngnŭng (0.8 km), Chaeng-gol (쟁골) (2.3 km), Punt’o-gol (분토골) (2.5 km), Pongo-dong (2.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Donghae-si (동해) (1.4 km) · Bugok-dong (부곡동) (2.1 km) · Balhan-dong (발한동) (2.7 km) · Dongho-dong (동호동) (2.8 km) · Songjeong-dong (송정동) (3.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mukhohang Station (묵호항역) (2.6 km). KTX Gangneung Line from Seoul to Pyeongchang & Gangneung (1h 30m–2h); ITX-Cheongchun to Chuncheon; Express Bus to Sokcho. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "천곡동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hohae-jŏng (호해정) (5.1 km) — Cheongok-dong (천곡동)
- Ch’orok-pong (2.4 km) — Cheongok-dong (천곡동)
- Haesŏng-sa (해성사) (5.4 km) — Cheongok-dong (천곡동)
- Ongnyŏ-bong (옥녀봉) (3.0 km) — Cheongok-dong (천곡동)
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 Gangwon 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 Cheongok-dong (pop. 12,000) in Donghae-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Autumn Foliage), Dec–Feb (Winter Snow). Gangwon Province → · 3,651 All Cities →