Official / Local Name온천1동
Region / ProvinceBusan (Dongnae-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2176°N, 129.0735°E · 11 m
Overview
Oncheon-dong (온천1동) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Dongnae-gu, Busan (35.2176°N, 129.0735°E, elevation 11 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 온천1동 (Oncheon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Busan · Dongnae-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 11 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Oncheonjang Station (온천장역) (1.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Geumganggongwon (금강공원) (0.5 km) · Miansancheyukgongwon (미안산체육공원) (2.0 km) · Yongchusa (용추사) (1.9 km) · Toguram (토굴암) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Onch’ŏn-ni (0.9 km), Onch’ŏn 1-tong (0.9 km), Mandeokchon (만덕촌) (1.8 km), Changjŏn-dong (2.2 km), Sajik-tong (2.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Oncheon-dong (온천2동) (1.1 km) · Jangjeon-dong (장전2동) (1.2 km) · Jangjeon-dong (장전3동) (1.3 km) · Myeongnyun-dong (명륜동) (1.5 km) · Dongnae-gu (동래구) (1.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Oncheonjang Station (온천장역) (1.2 km). KTX from Seoul in 2h 15m to Busan Station; Gimhae International Airport (PUS); Busan Metro Lines 1–4. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "온천1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Geumganggongwon (금강공원) (0.5 km) — Oncheon-dong (온천1동)
- Miansancheyukgongwon (미안산체육공원) (2.0 km) — Oncheon-dong (온천1동)
- Yongchusa (용추사) (1.9 km) — Oncheon-dong (온천1동)
- Toguram (토굴암) (1.9 km) — Oncheon-dong (온천1동)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Steaming 돼지국밥 (Dwaeji-gukbap, Busan's iconic rich pork-bone rice soup seasoned table-side with spicy chive buchu-muchim and salted shrimp) and icy wheat 밀면 (Milmyeon).
- Freshly sliced live flounder 회 (Hoe) at Jagalchi Market, charcoal-grilled Gijang sea eel (꼼장어), and brown-sugar seed-stuffed 씨앗호떡 (Ssiat-hotteok) at BIFF Square.
- Artisanal Busan 어묵 (Eomuk / high-fish-content fish cakes forged in Yeongdo since the 1950s), sun-dried Gijang kelp, and coastal craft lagers overlooking Gwangan Bridge.
- Locals start rainy or brisk mornings at Seomyeon's 24-hour Dwaeji-gukbap alley before walking the coastal boardwalks from Haeundae to Millak Waterside Park. Across Oncheon-dong (pop. 12,000) in Dongnae-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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