Official / Local Name공도읍
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Anseong)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.9907°N, 127.1689°E · 22 m
Overview
Situated in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province at 22 m elevation, Gongdo-eup (공도읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 공도읍 (Gongdo-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Anseong |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 22 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Miyang Station (4.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Murangseong (무랑성) (4.8 km) · Unsuam (운수암) (5.1 km) · Deokbongseowon (덕봉서원) (6.5 km) · Eungbonggyo (응봉교) (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Nanchon (난촌) (0.4 km), Sinchon (신촌) (0.5 km), Sagok (사곡) (0.8 km), Wonseungdu (원승두) (0.9 km), Buldang (불당리) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bijeon-dong (비전2동) (3.8 km) · Miyang-myeon (미양면) (5.5 km) · Sinpyeong-dong (신평동) (5.8 km) · Bijeon-dong (비전1동) (5.8 km) · Oksan-dong (옥산동) (7.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Miyang Station (4.7 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 "공도읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Murangseong (무랑성) (4.8 km) — Gongdo-eup (공도읍)
- Unsuam (운수암) (5.1 km) — Gongdo-eup (공도읍)
- Deokbongseowon (덕봉서원) (6.5 km) — Gongdo-eup (공도읍)
- Eungbonggyo (응봉교) (3.2 km) — Gongdo-eup (공도읍)
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 Gongdo-eup (pop. 12,000) in Anseong, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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