Official / Local Name금촌1동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Paju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7583°N, 126.7815°E · 63 m
Overview
Situated in Paju-si, Gyeonggi Province at 63 m elevation, Geumchon-dong (금촌1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금촌1동 (Geumchon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Paju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 63 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Geumchon Station (금촌역) (1.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gongneungcheongyo (곡릉천교) (1.6 km) · Chilgandari (칠간다리) (1.7 km) · Gyohagyo (교하교) (1.8 km) · Mansangyo (만산교) (1.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Tae-gol (0.5 km), Mamudong (마무동) (0.6 km), Hyanggyomal (향교말) (0.8 km), Paju (파주) (0.8 km), Agol (아골) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Paju-si (파주) (0.4 km) · Adong-dong (아동동) (0.8 km) · Geumchon-dong (금촌2동) (1.2 km) · Gyoha-dong (교하동) (2.7 km) · Unjung-dong (운정1동) (3.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Geumchon Station (금촌역) (1.1 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 "금촌1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gongneungcheongyo (곡릉천교) (1.6 km) — Geumchon-dong (금촌1동)
- Chilgandari (칠간다리) (1.7 km) — Geumchon-dong (금촌1동)
- Gyohagyo (교하교) (1.8 km) — Geumchon-dong (금촌1동)
- Mansangyo (만산교) (1.8 km) — Geumchon-dong (금촌1동)
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 Geumchon-dong (pop. 12,000) in Paju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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