Official / Local Name고천동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Uiwang-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.3454°N, 126.9694°E · 62 m
Overview
Situated in Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi Province at 62 m elevation, Gocheon-dong (고천동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 고천동 (Gocheon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Uiwang-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 62 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Uiwang Station (의왕역) (1.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongun-sa (용운사) (0.2 km) · Yaksu-sa (약수사) (1.5 km) · Gyeongil-am (경일암) (2.4 km) · Changil-am (창일암) (2.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | An-gol (안골) (0.9 km), Tongmoe (통뫼) (1.3 km), Gunpoil-dong (군포1동) (1.3 km), Golsageune (골사그네) (1.4 km), Ko-dong (고동) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Uiwang-si (의왕) (0.6 km) · Gunpo-dong (군포1동) (1.7 km) · Ojeon-dong (오전동) (1.8 km) · Geumjeong-dong (금정동) (3.0 km) · Jaegung-dong (재궁동) (3.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Uiwang Station (의왕역) (1.2 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 "고천동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongun-sa (용운사) (0.2 km) — Gocheon-dong (고천동)
- Yaksu-sa (약수사) (1.5 km) — Gocheon-dong (고천동)
- Gyeongil-am (경일암) (2.4 km) — Gocheon-dong (고천동)
- Changil-am (창일암) (2.4 km) — Gocheon-dong (고천동)
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 Gocheon-dong (pop. 12,000) in Uiwang-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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