TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER144 / UIJEONGBU

South Korea · Gyeonggi-do

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Uijeongbu

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Entrance decoration of Uijeongbu Budae-jjigae Street in 2016의정부시
Easy walkLocal sceneryA small meal

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North of Seoul, Uijeongbu offers central streets, markets and budae-jjigae culture. Start around Uijeongbu station and plan mountain or temple outings separately.

This guide covers places within Uijeongbu, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Three places to begin

Three places with different atmospheres. Start with the one that appeals to you instead of visiting them all.

Entrance decoration of Uijeongbu Budae-jjigae Street in 201601

A first-visit stop

Budae-jjigae Street

부대찌개거리

A restaurant street associated with Uijeongbu’s food culture. The 2016 photograph shows the entrance decoration, not a dish. Check present business information.

Getting there
Check entrances and return transport on the map

02

A first-visit stop

Haengbok-ro

행복로

A central pedestrian street with sculptures and shops, linked with the market area. Street performances depend on the calendar rather than running all the time.

Getting there
Check entrances and return transport on the map

03

A first-visit stop

Uijeongbu Jeil Market

의정부제일시장

A traditional market of food and everyday goods. Browse the lanes and choose a snack or meal; opening days and products vary by stall.

Getting there
Check entrances and return transport on the map

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Budae-jjigae, a stew with ingredients such as ham and sausage, is associated with Uijeongbu. Broth, vegetables and additions vary; check pork and other ingredients and the spice level.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try Uijeongbu station → Haengbok-ro → Jeil Market, adding the stew street after checking the map. Keep shop entrances and local paths clear.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check current entry rules, opening information and return transport.
  • Choose an outing suited to steps, slopes and weather.
  • Respect worship spaces and photography rules; check food ingredients at the shop.
Sources and photographs

Information checked:

Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.