Yongin (용인, 龍仁) is in Gyeonggi province in South Korea.

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Dance performance at the Korean Folk Village

Understand

Yongin is home to large scale amusement parks and resorts (including Korea's largest, Everland), the Korean Folk Village and a ski resort. 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.Additionally, 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.

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.)

Get around

See

Tigers at the safari
  • 🌍 Everland & Caribbean Bay (에버랜드 & 캐리비안베이), 199, Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +82 31-320-5000. One-day free pass ticket: adult ₩48,000, teenager ₩41,000, child and elderly ₩38,000. (updated Sep 2015)
  • 🌍 Korean Folk Village (한국 민속촌,韓國民俗村), 90, Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 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, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +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. (updated Sep 2015)
  • 🌍 Yongin Recreational Forest (자연 휴양림), 220, Chobu-ro, Mohyeon-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +82 31-336-0040. Adult ₩2000, teenager or soldier ₩1000, child ₩600. (updated Sep 2015)
  • 🌍 Yongin Agricultural Theme Park (농촌테마파크), 80-1, Nongchon park-ro, Wonsam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +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)
  • 🌍 Hantaek Botanical Garden (한택식물원), 2, Hantaek-ro, Baegam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +82 31-333-3558. 9AM~at 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)
  • 🌍 Wawoo-temple (와우정사), 25-15, Haegok-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +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)
  • 🌍 Gyeonggi Province Museum (경기도 미술관), 6, Sanggal-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +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)
  • 🌍 Nam June Paik Art Center (백남준 아트센터), 10, Paiknamjune-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +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. (updated Sep 2015)

Other sights

  • MBC Dramia (MBC 드라미아), 25, Yongcheon Drama-gil, Baegam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 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
  • 🌍 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. (updated May 2021)
  • Hiking - There are hiking trails all over the city.
View of Tan stream
  • 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. (updated Sep 2015)
  • 🌍 Yangji Ski resort, ☏ +82 031-338-2001. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. 

Buy

Eat

  • 🌍 Sansarang, 9, Saemmal-ro 89beon-gil, Suji-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +82 031-263-6080. It's a Korean home-style restaurant with a huge variety of side dishes. (updated Sep 2023)
  • 🌍 5star Coffee(별다섯 커피), 10, Ijongmu-ro 49beon-gil, Suji-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +82 031-897-5116. There are hand-drip coffee, dessert, and brunch options to try. (updated Sep 2023)
  • 🌍 Hee-rak bori (희락보리), Gyeonggi-do, Yongin-si, Cheoin-gu, Pogok-eup, Pogok-ro 234beon-gil, 10, ☏ +82 031 322 3777. 10:30-21:00. It is a Korean home-style restaurant and is closed every Wednesday. (updated Sep 2023)
  • 🌍 Terrace478(테라스478), ☏ +82 031 266 5758. 11AM-20PM. It's an atmospheric cafe with a view of the valley. (updated Sep 2023)
  • 🌍 Urban leaf(어반리프), Gyeonggi-do, Yongin-si, Giheung-gu, Gongse-ro, 191, ☏ +82 031 693 6335. 10AM-10PM. There is a cafe that serves coffee and a variety of desserts, and a botanical garden. (updated Sep 2023)
  • 🌍 Beakam Sundae (백암토종순대), 133-129, Kimnyangjang-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +82 031-335-4450. 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)

Drink

Bojung Cafe street view in Spring
  • Bojung Cafe Street, 11-3, Jukjeon-ro 15beon-gil, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do. 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)

School

University

High school

Sleep

Hotel

  • 🌍 Astro Hotel (호텔 아스트로), ☏ 0507-1319-9079. (updated Sep 2023)
  • 🌍 Sunstay Hotel (호텔 썬스테이), ☏ 0507-1436-3556. (updated Sep 2023)

Pension

  • 🌍 Road47 Pension (로드47 펜션), ☏ 0507-1452-6801. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Pinetown pension (파인타운 펜션), 26-3, Jugyang-daero 2071beon-gil, Yangji-myeon, Cheoin-gu,, ☏ 0507-1314-4407. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Everstory Pension (에버스토리 펜션), 263, Seongsan-ro, Cheoin-gu, ☏ +82 10-5387-5569. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Everlast Pension (에버라스트 펜션), 45, Baegok-daero 1898beon-gil, Pogok-eup, ☏ 0507-1412-8125. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 J238 Pension (J238 펜션), 56-22, Nampyeong-ro 199beon-gil, Yangji-myeon, Cheoin-gu, ☏ 0507-1414-0333. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Only for Group (more than 10 people) (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Sun and Moon Pension (J238 펜션), 56-22, Nampyeong-ro 199beon-gil, Yangji-myeon, Cheoin-gu, ☏ +82 10-5550-9741. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Petit provence Pension (쁘띠 프로방스 펜션), 56-22, Nampyeong-ro 199beon-gil, Yangji-myeon, Cheoin-gu, ☏ +82 10-9920-6293. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Hanulstay Pension (한울한옥스테이 펜션), 110, Songju-ro 236beon-gil, Yangji-myeon, Cheoin-gu,, ☏ 0507-1397-7013. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Yejik Pension (예직한옥 펜션), 24-28, Yejik-ro, Cheoin-gu,, ☏ +82 10-2627-5730. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Tina Pension (티나 펜션), 99-30, Wonyang-ro 357beon-gil, Wonsam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, ☏ 0507-1351-5647. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Lovely Pension (러블리 펜션), 11, Duchanghosu-ro 144beon-gil, Wonsam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, ☏ 0507-1447-7861. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Oct 2023)

Resort

  • 🌍 Yangji Pine Resort (양지 파인 리조트), 112 Nampyeong-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +82 031 338 2001. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 12PM. 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. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Hanwha Resort Yongin Besancon (한화리조트 용인 베잔송), 79 Bongmu-ro 153beon-gil, Namsa-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +82 031 332 1122. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. 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.Located in Yongin, 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. (updated Oct 2023)

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