Official / Local Name금촌3동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Paju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7773°N, 126.7474°E · 26 m
Overview
Situated in Paju-si, Gyeonggi Province at 26 m elevation, Geumchon-dong (금촌3동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금촌3동 (Geumchon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Paju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 26 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Geumchon Station (금촌역) (2.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Geumdansa (금단사) (5.4 km) · Jangmyeongsan (장명산) (2.9 km) · Ssarigogae (싸리고개) (3.3 km) · Bagunigogae (바구니고개) (3.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Saemal (새말) (0.6 km), Joeumballi (조음발리) (0.8 km), Moraet’ŏk (1.0 km), Biyamugi (비야북이) (1.2 km), Changgol (창골) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gyoha-dong (교하동) (3.0 km) · Paju-si (파주) (3.3 km) · Geumchon-dong (금촌1동) (3.7 km) · Adong-dong (아동동) (3.8 km) · Geumchon-dong (금촌2동) (4.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Geumchon Station (금촌역) (2.7 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 "금촌3동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Geumdansa (금단사) (5.4 km) — Geumchon-dong (금촌3동)
- Jangmyeongsan (장명산) (2.9 km) — Geumchon-dong (금촌3동)
- Ssarigogae (싸리고개) (3.3 km) — Geumchon-dong (금촌3동)
- Bagunigogae (바구니고개) (3.3 km) — Geumchon-dong (금촌3동)
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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