Gyeonggi Province · Bucheon-si · South Korea

Jung-dong (중1동) — South Korea Travel Guide: Things to Do, Access & Local Food

Situated in Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi Province at 18 m elevation, Jung-dong (중1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.

Official / Local Name중1동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Bucheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4979°N, 126.7653°E · 18 m

Overview

Situated in Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi Province at 18 m elevation, Jung-dong (중1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.

Official / Local Name중1동 (Jung-dong)
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province · Bucheon-si
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Elevation18 m above sea level
Nearest Rail / Subway StationJungbugyeongchalseo Station (중부경찰서역) (1.1 km)
Nearby Landmarks & SightsBomyeongsa (보명사) (2.0 km) · Yeonbulsa (연불사) (2.7 km) · Botasa (보타사) (3.0 km) · Cheongun-gongwon (청운공원) (2.0 km)
Local Neighborhoods & Sub-AreasSoranmal (1.6 km), Sinhung-dong (신흥동) (1.9 km), Wonmi-gu (원미구) (2.0 km), Pureunmaeul (푸른마을) (2.1 km), Gusanmal (구산말) (2.2 km)
Neighboring MunicipalitiesBucheon-si (부천) (0.7 km) · Sinheung-dong (신흥동) (0.9 km) · Jung-dong (중4동) (0.9 km) · Jung-dong (중2동) (1.0 km) · Jung-dong (중동) (1.1 km)

Getting There & Local Transit

Nearest rail/transit hub: Jungbugyeongchalseo Station (중부경찰서역) (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 "중1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.

What to See & Do

  • Bomyeongsa (보명사) (2.0 km) — Jung-dong (중1동)
  • Yeonbulsa (연불사) (2.7 km) — Jung-dong (중1동)
  • Botasa (보타사) (3.0 km) — Jung-dong (중1동)
  • Cheongun-gongwon (청운공원) (2.0 km) — Jung-dong (중1동)

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 Jung-dong (pop. 12,000) in Bucheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.

Best Time to Visit

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