Yongin

Yongin (용인, 龍仁) is in Gyeonggi province in South Korea. Yongin is home to large scale amusement parks and resorts (including Korea's largest, Everland), the Korean Folk Village and a ski resort.

Understand

Although it is outside of the capital Seoul, it is often regarded as a suburb and is reachable on the Seoul metro network. One of the main television stations, MBC, has its drama studios here, with its K-Drama productions being extremely popular throughout East Asia.

History

During the Three Kingdoms Period, it was the land of Baekje (BC18-AD660) during the founding of Baekje, and during the heyday of Goguryeo (BC37-AD668), it was the land of Goguryeo. Later, Shilla (BC57-AD936) unified the three countries and became the land of Shilla. During the Goryeo Dynasty (AD918-1392), it was a Cheoin Bugok until the early 13th century, but it was promoted to Cheoinhyeon for the achievement of killing Salita in the Battle of Cheoinseong.At the time of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), Yongin was a historical hub of transportation, and it was the place where Yeongnam-daero, which existed until the end of the Joseon Dynasty, passed, and it was also the middle point from Incheon-Suwon to Yeongdong area.

Since the founding of the Republic of Korea (1897-), Yongin-si has been the most populous city in the country for nearly 20 years. In 1995, a typical urban and rural complex city in the metropolitan area with a population of about 240,000 was promoted from county to city in 1996, and the population increased rapidly as it became a satellite city of Seoul. The development is steep compared to other cities through the following table. It was designated as a special city on January 13, 2022.

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Yongin-si is located in the central inland of the Korean Peninsula, and the northern and southern points of the Korean Peninsula show climatic characteristics. The average temperature is -2.5℃ in January and 24.5℃ in August, and the average annual temperature is 11.7℃. The annual temperature intersection is about 27°C, showing typical continental climate characteristics.

Get in

By subway

The following lines of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway serve Yongin:

  • Suin-Bundang Line : Jukjeon (죽전) to Sanggal (상갈)
  • Ever-Line : Gihueng (기흥) to Jeondae‧Everland (전대.에버랜드)
  • Shin-Bundang Line: Dongcheon (동천) to Sanghyeon (상현)

By bus

Some buses from Suwon also operate.

  • from Suwon to Suji: 60, 660, 720-1, 720-2, 720-3, 730
  • from Suwon to Yongin : 10, 10-5, 37, 66, 66-4
  • from Gangnam to Yongin : 5001, 5001-1, 5002, 5003
  • from Seoul Station to Yongin: 5000, 5005
  • to Everland: 5002 (Gangnam Station), 5700 (Jamsil station)

By taxi

  • You can take a taxi at the taxi stand. The taxi stand is usually near the bus stop.
  • As of July 2023, the basic fare for regular taxis is ₩4,800 (₩5,800 at night), with a surcharge of ₩100 applied according to time and distance. (The basic fare is up to 1.6 km (1 mi), plus ₩100 per 135 m.)

See

  • 🌍 Everland & Caribbean Bay (에버랜드 & 캐리비안베이), 199, Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, +82 31-320-5000. One-day free pass ticket: adult ₩48,000, teenager ₩41,000, child and elderly ₩38,000.
  • 🌍 Korean Folk Village (한국 민속촌,韓國民俗村), 90, Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu 경기도 용인시 기흥구 민속촌로 90 (보라동) (Metro Line 1, Suwon station free shuttle bus departs from Suwon stn to the Folk Village; ask at the Tourist Information Center), +82 31-288-0000. A nice outdoor museum in the Yongin suburb with displays that depict the lives of the different social classes and regions of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. Also has some live performances of traditional Korean skills. ₩12,000-18,000.
  • 🌍 Yongin Daejanggeum Park (용인 대장금 파크), 25, Yongcheon drama-gil, Baegam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, +82 31-337-3241. Mar-Oct: 09:00~18:00; Nov-Feb: 09:00-17:00. Backlot owned by South Korea television station MBC, used for the filming of Korean period dramas (사극 sageuk). Come here to see the outdoor film sets depicting various periods of Korean history, in particular the Three Kingdoms, Goryeo and Joseon eras. It is still in active use, so you could potentially catch your favourite South Korean actors in action if you are lucky. Adult ₩7,000, middle school and high school student ₩6,000, 48 months-elementary student:₩5,000, under 48 months free.
  • 🌍 Yongin Recreational Forest (자연 휴양림), 220, Chobu-ro, Mohyeon-myeon, Cheoin-gu, +82 31-336-0040. Adult ₩2000, teenager or soldier ₩1000, child ₩600.
  • 🌍 Yongin Agricultural Theme Park (농촌테마파크), 80-1, Nongchon park-ro, Wonsam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, +82 31-324-4053. Mar-Oct: 09:30-17:30, Nov-Feb: 09:30-16:30. Age 4-12 ₩1,000, age 13-18 ₩2,000, age 19-64 ₩3,000, others free.
  • 🌍 Hantaek Botanical Garden (한택식물원), 2, Hantaek-ro, Baegam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, +82 31-333-3558. 09:00-sunset. Adults (age 19-65) : ₩8,500, teenager (age 13-19) ₩6,000, child (age 3-13) ₩5,000, child under 36 months free, over age 65 discount.
  • 🌍 Wawoo-temple (와우정사), 25-15, Haegok-ro, Cheoin-gu, +82 31-332-2472. You can see wooden Buddha which is lying. It is 12 m long and listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's biggest Buddha.
  • 🌍 Gyeonggi Province Museum (경기도 미술관), 6, Sanggal-ro, Giheung-gu, +82 31-288-5300. 10:00-18:00 or 19:00. Age over 19 ₩4,000, age 8-18 ₩2,000, age under 7 free.
  • 🌍 Nam June Paik Art Center (백남준 아트센터), 10, Paiknamjune-ro, Giheung-gu, +82 31-201-8500. 10:00 ~ 18:00 or 19:00. Adults ₩4,000, elementary student, teenager pr soldier ₩2,000, under age 7 free, over age 65 free.
  • 🌍 Yongin Poeun Art Hall, 499 Poeun-daero, Suji-gu (five minutes away from Jukjeon Station), +82 31-260-3300. A concert hall.

Other sights

  • MBC Dramia (MBC 드라미아), 25, Yongcheon Drama-gil, Baegam-myeon, Cheoin-gu 경기도 용인시 처인구 백암면 용천리 778-1번지 (Take bus 105 from Baegam bus terminal), +82 2-789-1674, . 09:00-17:00. A backlot built by MBC, one of South Korea's three major television stations. This backlot has been used to film many popular Korean period dramas (사극 sageuk) that have become big hits all over Asia. Visitors may tour sets representing different periods in Korean history from the Three Kingdoms period up to the Joseon Dynasty and if they are lucky, may be able to watch the filming of a period drama series. ₩7,000.

Do

  • 🌍 Everland (Metro: take Yongin-Everline to Jeondae-Everland Station; buses available from many locations in Seoul). 10:00-22:00. South Korea's most famous theme park. You can experience: T Express: The worlds steepest wooden roller-coaster that reaches speeds of up to 104 km/h. The parade: Various parades throughout the year. Zootopia: A zoo. A mini safari through the zoo can be taken. Animals include bears, tigers and a liger. Tickets are ₩38,000 for adults, and ₩29,000 for kids. Night tickets are available at ₩30,000 and ₩22,000 respectively. Discount coupons worth ₩10,000 are available at the Everland website for foreigners and Koreans accompanied by foreigners with discount coupons.
  • Hiking - There are hiking trails all over the city.
  • Tan stream. It's a branch of Han River. It goes through Yongin, Seongnam and Seoul. You can walk and ride a bicycle. It has exercise equipment, small basketball courts and inline skating rinks sparsely. In the spring, you can see a variety of flowers in full bloom, especially cherry blossoms.
  • 🌍 Yangji Ski resort, +82 031-338-2001. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00.

Eat

  • 🌍 Sansarang, 9, Saemmal-ro 89beon-gil, Suji-gu, +82 31-263-6080. It's a Korean home-style restaurant with a huge variety of side dishes.
  • 🌍 5star Coffee(별다섯 커피), 10, Ijongmu-ro 49beon-gil, Suji-gu, +82 31-897-5116. There are hand-drip coffee, dessert, and brunch options to try.
  • 🌍 Hee-rak bori (희락보리), Cheoin-gu, Pogok-eup, Pogok-ro 234beon-gil, 10, +82 31 322 3777. 10:30-21:00. It is a Korean home-style restaurant and is closed every Wednesday.
  • 🌍 Terrace478(테라스478), +82 31 266 5758. 11:00-20:00. It's an atmospheric cafe with a view of the valley.
  • 🌍 Urban leaf(어반리프), Giheung-gu, Gongse-ro, 191, +82 31 693 6335. 10:00-22:00. There is a cafe that serves coffee and a variety of desserts, and a botanical garden.
  • 🌍 Beakam Sundae (백암토종순대), 133-129, Kimnyangjang-dong, Cheoin-gu, +82 31-335-4450. 10:00-21:00. It is a traditional food that has been made and eaten mainly in Jukseong (now located in Juksan-myeon, Anseong-gun) since the Joseon Dynasty. As Jukseong Fortress deteriorated, the tradition has been maintained and preserved through the nearby village of Baekam-myeon, Yong-in si.
  • 🌍 Welcome Crab (어서오시게), 2769, Yonggu-daero, Suji-gu,, +82 507-1349-2987. 11:30-22:00. Yongin snow crab restaurants directly import crabs from Russia and Norway every week, so you can always taste fresh 365 days a year.
  • 🌍 Pum Yuk (품육), 468, Poeun-daero, Suji-gu,, +82 507-1403-1373. 12:30-22:00 , Break Time: 15:00-16:00. It's a restaurant specializing in beef ribs and Korean beef sashimi.
  • 🌍 DoDo (도도한 밥상), 513, Jisam-ro, Cheoin-gu, +82 507-1309-5513. 11:00-21:00 , Break Time: 15:30-16:30. The main menu is Yeonggwang-style barley oysters, braised beef galbi with medicinal herbs, cockle salad, Namdo Tteokgalbi, and iron plate jukkumi, and it is a Namdo-style set meal with more than ten side dishes.
  • 🌍 Gogi-ri Kuksoo (고기리막국수), 157, Leejongmu-ro, Suji-gu, +82 507-1334-1107. 10:40-21:00. It is a makguksu restaurant with the characteristics of Gogi-ri area.
  • 🌍 Heelak Bori (희락보리), 10, Pogok-ro 234beon-gil, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, +82 507-1470-3780. 09:30-21:00. It is a barley rice restaurant with sincerity with grilled mackerel and domestic marinated crab made directly, as well as savory cheonggukjang and barley rice.
  • 🌍 JJim&Jang (찜앤장), 5-15, Pungdeokcheon-ro 148beon-gil, Suji-gu, +82 504-3143-6005. 15:00-23:00. It's a spicy steamed seafood restaurant.
  • 🌍 Mukri 459 (묵리 459), 484, Iwon-ro, Idong-eup, Cheoin-gu, +82 507-1393-4590. 10:00-20:00. It is a Brunche & Roastery cafe in nature representing Yongin.
  • 🌍 Sansalang (산사랑), 9, Saemmal-ro 89beon-gil, Suji-gu, +82 31-263-6080. 10:40-20:30. It is a Korean restaurant near Yongin and serves wild vegetables as its main menu. It is a place where you can enjoy healthy food and rest in nature.
  • 🌍 TopGol Sundae soup (탑골 순대국), 42, Suji-ro 342beon-gil, Suji-gu, +82 31-266-1357. 11:40-23:00 , Break time: 15:00-15:30. It's good to eat in the cold weather. Suji restaurant in Yongin to eat soondae.
  • 🌍 Hong Chun (홍춘), 7, Jukjeon-ro 168beon-gil, Suji-gu, +82 31-264-7798. 11:00-21:00 , Break time: 15:00-16:30. Cold Jjamppong, Cotton Flower Sweet and Sour Pork Chinese Restaurant.

Drink

  • Bojung Cafe Street, 11-3, Jukjeon-ro 15beon-gil, Giheung-gu. There are a lot of charming cafes on this street, which is designated as a cultural car-free street. A flea market is held every weekend. You can buy accessories, fragrant candles and handicrafts there.

Learn

용인예술과학대학교), 61, Dongbu-ro, Cheoin-gu, +82 31-330-9000.

Sleep

  • 🌍 Golden Tulip Hotel (골든튤립 에버 용인 호텔), 19-2 Jeondae-ro 78beon-gil, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, +82 507-1339-3300. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. The hotel is about a 5-minute walk from Everland Station and a 25-minute drive from Yongin Bus Terminal. Everland, the largest outdoor amusement park in Korea, can be reached in about 5 minutes by car. In addition, Korean Folk Village, a popular tourist attraction in Yongin, can be reached in about 20 minutes by car.Facilities at the hotel include meeting rooms, a business center, coin-operated laundry, a fitness club, and parking. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast at the restaurant Ghibli, located on the 2nd floor. Prices range from \80,000 to \90,000 per adult per night.
  • 🌍 Ramada Yongin Hotel (라마다 용인 호텔), Cheoin-gu, Pogok-eup, Jeondae-ri 356-6, +82 031-8097-6500. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. Located amidst natural scenery such as Seonjangsan Mountain and Hoam Lake, it is about a 5-minute walk from Exit 2 of Everland Station on the Everline subway line. Everland and Caribbean Bay can be reached in about a 3-minute drive, while Yongin's major tourist attractions, including several golf courses including 88 C.C. and Yangjipine C.C., Korean Folk Village, Gyeonggi-do Children's Museum, and Nam June Paik Art Center, can be reached in about 30 minutes by car.A business desk in the lobby provides laptops and internet access. Other facilities include a garden, a rooftop and a kids' play zone.Deluxe and suite rooms are available, as well as character kids' rooms with different themes. There's also a buffet restaurant for breakfast.Rates range from \110,000 - \120,000 per adult per night.
  • 🌍 Allee Hotel (얼레이 호텔), 231, Sinjeong-ro, Giheung-gu, +82 031-693-9181. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. This comfortable and cozy hotel in Yongin offers wireless internet access, a 24-hour reception and a cafe. Everland, Samsung Electronics, and Suwon Hwaseong are within a short drive of the hotel. Prices range from \50,000 - \60,000 per adult per night.
  • 🌍 Hotel The soom forest (더숨포레스트호텔), 633, Seongsan-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, +82 03 1522-2777. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. It is about a 3-minute drive from Exit 2 of Everland Station. Nearby attractions include Everland and Caribbean Bay, which can be reached in about 5 minutes by car. Korean Folk Village is about a 25-minute drive away. Guests can enjoy the hotel's swimming pool, which is divided into adult-only and infant-only sections. There is a banquet hall and a seminar room to conduct business. Barbecue facilities and a shop selling drinks and alcohol are also available for guests' convenience. In addition, there is a restaurant and a café on site. Rooms are available in a variety of pension, duplex, and family types, some with terraces and barbecue facilities.Rates range from \80,000 - \100,000 per adult per night.
  • 🌍 SR Design Hotel (SR디자인호텔), 5 Geumnyeong-ro 90beon-gil, Gimnyangjang-dong, Cheoin-gu, +82 0507-1314-9401. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. It is about a 5-10 minute walk from Everline Sports Complex and Songdam University Station. Nearby attractions include Korean Folk Village, about a 20-minute drive away, and Everland and Caribbean Bay, a 20-minute drive away. This Yongin hotel features amenities such as free wireless Internet access in public areas. Guests can also make use of a 24-hour reception, luggage storage and concierge services.This hotel offers a range of facilities and services for guests, including a wake-up service, laundry services and an elevator. Free on-site private parking is also available for guests with vehicles.Rooms are air conditioned and offer premium facilities such as rain shower, large bathtub and luxury toiletries. All rooms are equipped with travel adapters, refrigerators and slippers.The hotel has a cafe for guests' convenience. Dining options inside include Hayden self cafe, Mar Mar. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast (for a fee) while staying here. Rates are around \60,000 - \70,000 per adult per night.
  • 🌍 LeeDesign Hotel (리디자인호텔), 43 Dongbaek 3-ro 11beon-gil, Dongbaek-dong Giheung-gu, +82 31-284-3435. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. It is a 20-minute walk from Exit 1 of Sanghyeon Station on the Sindang Line. Nearby attractions include Korean Folk Village, about a 20-minute drive away, and Everland and Caribbean Bay, a 20-minute drive away. This motel offers a range of facilities and services including a safe, 24-hour reception and meeting facilities. A business center facility is available for business guests.The cozy rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom, slippers and a refrigerator. A seating area, a flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available in the rooms.Breakfast is served daily at this motel. There is also a bar where guests can relax with a drink in the afternoon or evening. Rates are around $70,000 - \80,000 per night for adults.
  • 🌍 Astro Hotel (호텔 아스트로), 479 Poeun-daero, Suji-gu, +82 507-1319-9079. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from Exit 1 of Sujigacheong Station on the Sindang Line and Exit 1 of Jukjeon Station on the Bundang Line. It is also about an hour and 10 minutes' drive from Incheon Airport. Nearby attractions include Gwanggyo Lake Park, which is about a 12-minute drive away, Korean Folk Village, which is about a 25-minute drive away, and Everland, which is about a 30-minute drive away.The hotel offers business and meeting rooms equipped with laptops, photocopiers, and printing services, as well as a gym. Wi-Fi in all rooms and parking facilities are also provided for guests' convenience.The hotel offers rooms with a stylish and cozy ambiance. Each room is equipped with a TV, air conditioning, and basic bathroom amenities.Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast prepared with fresh ingredients. Rates are around \80,000 - \90,000 per adult per night.
  • 🌍 Sunstay Hotel (호텔 썬스테이), 1399, Jungbu-daero, Cheoin-gu, +82 507-1436-3556. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 12:00. It is about a 2-minute drive from Yongin Public Bus Terminal, and about a 10-minute walk from Exit 1 of Yongin Light Rail Everline Gimnyangjang Station. Nearby attractions include the Korean Folk Village, about a 15-minute drive away, and the family-friendly Yongin Rural Theme Park and Everland, about a 20-minute drive away.The hotel offers parking for up to 30 cars and laundry facilities, and guests can also take advantage of several other services, including Wi-Fi and luggage storage.Each stylishly decorated room is equipped with a TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a refrigerator and an electric kettle, while the bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer, bidet and basic bathroom amenities for a comfortable stay. Spa facilities are also available in some rooms. Rates are around $50,000 per adult per night.
  • 🌍 Bien Hotel (비엔호텔), 47, Giheungdanji-ro, Giheung-gu, +82 507-1306-7401. Check-in: 17:00, check-out: 11:00.
  • 🌍 Monteray 17 Hotel (몬터레이17 호텔), 173, Saeun-ro, Giheung-gu, +82 31-287-9522.
  • 🌍 Q Hotel (Q 호텔), 173, Saeun-ro, Giheung-gu, +82 31-339-8881. Check-in: 17:00, check-out: 12:00. ₩90,900.
  • 🌍 Ami-Boutique Hotel (아미부띠끄 호텔), 49, Giheungdanji-ro, Giheung-gu, +82 31-286-7272. Check-in: 19:00, check-out: 12:00.
  • 🌍 M7 Hotel (호텔 M7), 51, Galcheon-ro 7beon-gil, Giheung-gu, +82 0507-1369-6901. Check-in: 17:00, check-out: 12:00.
  • 🌍 Meriel Hotel (메리엘 호텔), 235, Sinjeong-ro, Giheung-gu, +82 0507-1461-2035. Check-in: 17:00, check-out: 12:00. ₩60,000.
  • 🌍 Hermes Hotel (에르메스 호텔), 11-12, Jeondae-ro 78beon-gil, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, +82 0507-1334-7323. Check-in: 17:00, check-out: 12:00. ₩60,000.
  • 🌍 Sky Hotel (스카이 호텔), 83, Galcheon-ro 7beon-gil, Giheung-gul, +82 0507-1385-4607. Check-in: 17:00, check-out: 12:00.
  • 🌍 G7 Hotel (G7 호텔), 14-6, Jeondae-ro 78beon-gil, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, +82 0507-1366-3834.
  • 🌍 Ischia Hotel (이스키아 호텔), 37, Dongbaek 3-ro 11beon-gil, Giheung-gu, +82 0507-1321-9661. Check-in: 20:00, check-out: 13:00. 98,000 Won~.

Pension

Resort

  • 🌍 Yangji Pine Resort (양지 파인 리조트), 112 Nampyeong-ro, Cheoin-gu, +82 31 338 2001. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. It is about a 20-minute drive from Yongin Public Bus Terminal and about a 25-minute drive from Exit 3 of Songdamdae Station at Everline Sports Complex. It is also about an hour and a half drive from Seoul Station on the Gyeongbu Line. Nearby attractions include Everland and Caribbean Bay, which are about a 30-minute drive away, and Korean Folk Village and Yongin Natural Recreation Forest, which are about a 35-minute drive away.Guests can enjoy a variety of activities at the resort's skiing, golf, and swimming pool facilities. There is also a billiards room, barbecue area, PC zone, bowling alley, and karaoke. Parking and in-room Wi-Fi are also available.The resort has 300 rooms with a cozy design. Each room is equipped with a TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, and basic toiletries in the bathroom. The cost is around $80,000-95,000 per adult per night.
  • 🌍 Hanwha Resort Yongin Besancon (한화리조트 용인 베잔송), 79 Bongmu-ro 153beon-gil, Namsa-myeon, Cheoin-gu, +82 31 332 1122. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. It is about a 30-minute drive from Osan Station, and a shuttle bus operates between the resort and Osan Station. Nearby attractions include Korean Folk Village, about a 50-minute drive away, and Everland and Caribbean Bay, a 1-hour drive away. This resort features free wireless Internet access in public areas. Guests also have access to meeting rooms, a 24-hour reception, and a games room.This resort offers a variety of facilities and services for guests, including a garden, a shop, and an 18-hole golf course on site. For those who want to keep fit while traveling, there is a fitness center.All rooms are air conditioned and include a refrigerator, cable/satellite channels, and a flat-screen TV. Each room is equipped with bottled water, in-room wireless Internet access, and a ceiling fan. Guests of the resort can dine at the on-site restaurant.The cost is around $200,000 per adult per night.

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