Icheon-si is one of 47 cities, counties and districts in Gyeonggi-do. It has 14 neighborhoods (4 dong · 2 eup · 8 myeon) and 227,007 registered residents (September 2026). The most populous neighborhood is Jeungpo-dong with 55,945.
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227,007residents
Landmark stamp: Seolbongho Lake
Surrounded by a scenic urban park in Icheon, this serene lake features lovely walking paths, outdoor sculptures, and picturesque reflections across calm waters.
What to see
Artistic sculptures displayed along the serene lakeside promenade transform a simple afternoon stroll into an open-air gallery experience.
Visitor tip
Blooming cherry blossoms blanket the scenic pathways during springtime, providing visitors with a delightful, petal-strewn walking atmosphere.
Food nearby
Travelers can savor comforting multi-course meal sets featuring warm, aromatic rice harvested freshly from the fertile local fields.
Food, festivals and stories of Icheon-si
Local food
Icheon is renowned for high quality rice, which yields glossy, sticky, and fragrant steamed rice served in traditional stone pots.
Festivals
Designated as a UNESCO Creative City, Icheon hosts a colorful ceramics festival each spring celebrating traditional master potters and creative wares.
Did you know?
Ye's Park is a creative ceramic village where hundreds of pottery studios, craft shops, and galleries create an artistic community atmosphere.
Neighborhoods of Icheon-si (14)
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Janghowon-eup장호원읍eup · 13,915 residents
Food: The town is widely known for Haessare peaches that ripen sweetly with fragrant and juicy flesh in late summer.
Photo spot: Along the riverside trail of Cheongmicheon Stream, visitors can take lovely photos of seasonal waterside reed landscapes.
Story: Traveling merchants historically gathered at the bustling marketplace situated right along the border between Gyeonggi and Chungcheong provinces.
Story: Local folklore tells that an ancient fortress was built along lines marked by snowfall on Noseongsan Mountain.
Photo spot: Around Gulbawi and Byeongpungbawi rocks on Noseongsan Mountain, hikers capture striking rock formations overlooking expansive rural plains.
Food: Rice and mixed grains grown in fertile soil using eco-friendly farming methods receive high praise from consumers.
Name: The neighborhood's name originated from Changjeonchang, a historical government storehouse used for storing regional rice during Joseon.
Photo spot: The Cultural Street on Jungang-ro features charming sculptures and colorful nighttime illuminations perfect for urban snapshot photography.
Food: The culinary alley near Icheon Bus Terminal gathers popular restaurants serving hearty Korean table meals featuring delicious rice.
Story: Legend says that Great Monk Uisang stuck his walking stick here, which miraculously grew into Yeongworam's towering ginkgo tree.
Photo spot: Walking along Seolbong Lake in Seolbong Park offers picturesque views of Hoamjeong Pavilion and artistic ceramic sculptures reflecting on water.
Food: Gwango Traditional Market is famous for serving affordable and tasty street foods like whole fried chicken and spicy tteokbokki.
Local notes were drafted with the help of AI from public information. Population: Ministry of the Interior and Safety resident registration, September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.