Official / Local Name기배동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Hwaseong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.2211°N, 126.9883°E · 41 m
Overview
Situated in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi Province at 41 m elevation, Gibae-dong (기배동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 기배동 (Gibae-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Hwaseong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 41 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seryu Station (3.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongju-sa (용주사) (1.8 km) · Pomun-sa (보문사) (1.9 km) · Taeyeon-sa (태연사) (3.0 km) · Muu-sa (무우사) (4.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yeonbaek-mal (연백말) (0.3 km), Paeyang-ni (배양리) (0.4 km), Jecheong-mal (제청말) (0.5 km), Kian-mal (기안말) (0.8 km), Kial-li (기안리) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hwasan-dong (화산동) (2.3 km) · Bongdam-eup (봉담읍) (3.2 km) · Gwonseon-gu (Gwonseon-gu) (4.2 km) · Jinan-dong (진안동) (4.4 km) · Byeongjeom 1-dong (병점1동) (4.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seryu Station (3.4 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 "기배동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongju-sa (용주사) (1.8 km) — Gibae-dong (기배동)
- Pomun-sa (보문사) (1.9 km) — Gibae-dong (기배동)
- Taeyeon-sa (태연사) (3.0 km) — Gibae-dong (기배동)
- Muu-sa (무우사) (4.3 km) — Gibae-dong (기배동)
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 Gibae-dong (pop. 12,000) in Hwaseong-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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