Yongin

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 complex rural 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.

Climate

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.

Getting there

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

1 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. (updated Sep 2015) 2 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. 3 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), and named after the first Korean period drama to become popular internationally. 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. (updated Sep 2015) 4 Yongin Recreational Forest (자연 휴양림), 220, Chobu-ro, Mohyeon-myeon, Cheoin-gu, ☏ +82 31-336-0040. 09:00-18:00 (in winter season, 09:00-17:00). Adult ₩2000, teenager or soldier ₩1000, child ₩600. (updated Sep 2015) 5 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. (updated Sep 2015) 6 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. (updated Sep 2015) 7 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. (updated Sep 2015) 8 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. (updated Sep 2015) 9 Nam June Paik Art Center (백남준 아트센터

Do

1 Everland (에버랜드) (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. (updated May 2021) Hiking - There are hiking trails all over the city.

Tancheon (탄천). 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. (updated Sep 2015) 1 Yangji Ski resort (양지파인리조트), ☏ +82 031-338-2001. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. 2 Romanbas (로만바스), Samga-dong 424-2 Romanbas, ☏ +82 507-1471-1159. Open 24 hours a day. A jjimjilbang where you can enjoy hot springs ₩13000. (updated Sep 2024)

Buy

1 Shinsegae Department (죽전신세계백화점), 536, Poeun-daero, Suji-gu, ☏ +82 1588-1234. 10:30-20:00. A department store where you can enjoy various brands, restaurants, and cultural facilities (updated Oct 2024) 2 AK& giheung (AK& 기흥), 63 Giheung Station-ro, Giheung-gu, ☏ +82 031-5186-6500. 10:30-22:00. A family-friendly shopping mall where you can enjoy a variety of leisure activities, including shopping (updated Oct 2024)

Eat

1 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. (updated Sep 2023) 2 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. (updated Sep 2023) 3 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. (updated Sep 2023) 4 Terrace478(테라스478), ☏ +82 31 266 5758. 11:00-20:00. It's an atmospheric cafe with a view of the valley. (updated Sep 2023) 5 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. (updated Sep 2023) 6 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. (updated Sep 2023) 7 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. (updated Nov 2023) 8 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. (updated Nov 2023) 9 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. (updated Nov 2023) 10 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. (updated Nov 2023) 11 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. (updated Nov 2023) 12 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. (updated Nov 202

Drink & nightlife

1 Bojung Cafe Street (보정동카페거리), 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. (updated Sep 2015) 2 KIROTTI (기로띠), Myeongji-ro 222, Myeongji-ro 222, Myeongji-ro 224, Cheoin-gu, ☏ +82 010-2532-5863. 9:30-24:00. It provides a comfortable and comfortable space so that you can feel nature in the nearby city center. It's a modest space. There are parking lots on both sides of the main building and the annex. Parking may be difficult for many customers on weekends and holidays. ₩9000. (updated Oct 2024) 3 aloafslicepiece (어 로프 슬라이스 피스), 47, Baengnyeong-ro, Cheoin-gu, ☏ +82 031-339-1488. 10:00-20:00. Baking a happy time with delicious bread. ₩8000. (updated Oct 2024) 4 montleve (몽르베), ☏ +82 031-261-1252. 9:00-20:00. It is a premium bakery cafe with a good natural view located in Gogiri Amusement Park between Suji in Yongin City and Bundang in Seongnam City. (updated Oct 2024) 5 Bean to Bar, 131-3 Yeongmun-ri. Bean to Bar is a quiet Yongin café specializing in handcrafted bean-to-bar chocolate and coffee, offering rich drinks and desserts in a simple, cozy space near Pogok Station. (updated Oct 2025) 6 Untold (언톨드), 2269 Juky-yang-dae-ro, ☏ +82 31-523-7716. A large, newly opened café with expansive space, high ceilings and large windows. Ideal for capturing “instagrammable” moments and relaxing in a calm setting with good photo-zones and ample parking. (updated Oct 2025) 7 Roast & Bake (로스트앤베이크), 297 Yangji-ro, ☏ +82 31-323-5503. 09:00-21:00. A spacious bakery-café with wide parking, stylish interior & outdoor seating, offering brunch-style fare and a wide variety of baked goods — excellent for families, friends or chill afternoon breaks. (updated Oct 2025)

Sleep

2 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. (updated Sep 2023) 3 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 ₩110,000-120,000 per adult per night. (updated Sep 2023) 4 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. ₩50,000-60,000 per adult per night. (updated Sep 2023) 5 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 d