Fun & Entertainment
Includes outdoor and indoor activities such as arts, theater, historical places, and parks.
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NEW Jeju Island Recommendations in South of Seoul App for June 2021!
What is the Jeju Monthly Round-Up? On the last Friday of each month we share our newest Jeju Island recommendations by the South of Seoul community. We have volunteers in Jeju and community members visiting Jeju every month. They constantly add new places they love! You can learn more about their trips by joining the Pyeongtaek Travelers Facebook Group. Where can you find all of these great recommendations for Jeju-Do (Jeju Island)? Each of these listings is in the South of Seoul app available for free to everyone in the…
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April in South Korea, Dating & Relationships, Gyeonggi-do Adventures, June in South Korea, Korean Travel Itineraries, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun
Suwon Fortress and Chicken Street Date Day
What to do: Day Visiting Suwon Fortress from Pyeongtaek Hwaseong Fortress covers a large area in Suwon, South Korea. We decided to head up to the area from the Osan Air Force base area of Pyeongtaek to see some of the Suwon fortress that we missed the first time we visited. We parked in the area by Janganum Gate (Also Romanized as Changnyongmun Gate). After parking, we purchased tickets for the trolley around the city. The trolley costs around 4,000 won per person and if you bring headphones, you are…
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August in South Korea, Gyeonggi-do Adventures, July in South Korea, June in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, May in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
Discover Yacht Tours in Hwaseong South Korea
Getting out on the open water for a few hours or an entire day can change your whole mindset. Jeongok Port in Hwaseong, South Korea There are a few different ports where you can arrange yacht trips in Hwaseong. We will share 3 yacht tour companies operating out of Jeokguk Port in Hwaseong. You can easily find other yacht companies at other ports using a concierge service or hiring a travel planning company. We will cover this more at the end of the blog. Jeokguk Port sits about 50 minutes…
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Movie Date During the Pandemic
Update: The pandemic might be over, but this blog post still includes great info for those going on a movie date in Pyeongtaek. We keep these posts live and searchable to provide insight into pandemic life in Korea for those that may search the topic over time. Watching Movies Again as the Pandemic Lingers Recently, we decided that it was time to get out and go back to the movies. Prior to the pandemic, we enjoyed going to AK Plaza’s CGV and watching the blockbusters on the big screen. With…
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Where to Stay and Play in Yeosu
Looking for where to stay and play in Yeosu? You’ve found the right spot. Keep reading to learn more. What you will find in Yeosu If you’re traveling to Yeosu, then you’re looking for a destination that is not only beautiful but warm for most of the year. Yeosu is a small peninsula with 317 islands, only 49 of them are inhabited. Despite its size, there are tons of things to do here, including beaches, such as Maseongri Black Sand Beach. Hopefully, this blog will help you to choose a…
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Fun & Entertainment, Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities, Skate in Korea, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet
10 Skateparks Beyond Seoul
Looking for some skate ramps? Here are 10 places outside of Seoul to grind your day away. Don’t sit at home, grab your board and ride. Is there any skateboarding outside of seoul? Yes, of course! We have found ramps big and small from Gangwon-do to Geoje. Some of them we remembered to mark and others we did not. We try to always keep our boards and blades in the car on any trip so that we can take advantage of whatever parks we find. What are skateparks like in…
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August in South Korea, Beaches, Chungcheongnam-do Adventures, July in South Korea, June in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
5 Taean Beaches for Summer
If you love the beach life even when it’s not Hawaii, you will LOVE Korea. Taean-gun is filled with fun beaches for exploring. You don’t want to miss out on a day eating out and exploring this area. About the west coast beaches in South Korea The west coast of Korea is known for shallow waters, minimal to no waves, expansive sand, digging for shellfish, and a relaxed atmosphere. This isn’t Hawaii or Mexico and they aren’t trying to be. Korea has a beach vibe all its own. A few…
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Dating & Relationships, Gyeonggi-do Adventures, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun
Suwon Fortress Date Night
The Suwon Fortress is the perfect date area. It's romantic and lots to do, see, and eat in one small area.
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April in South Korea, Gyeonggi-do Adventures, June in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun
Goyang, Paju Saturday Itinerary
Grab your partner or friends and head to Goyang, Paju, and try this Saturday itinerary. Here was our itinerary. You don’t want to miss out on a day eating out and exploring this area Do you want to spend an easy day just relaxing? Goyang has a plethora of delightful options for just chilling out and having an unbelievably pleasant day with the people you want to talk to. About Goyang in Paju, South Korea Goyang is located west of Seoul just below Paju, the city quietly hosts a wide…
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Gyeonggi-do Adventures, Outdoor Activities, Pyeongtaek Parks, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
10 Best Pyeongtaek Parks
Who loves being outdoors? Pack some sunscreen and snacks and head outside to play. Pyeongtaek-si parks make summer especially fun and your weekends complete. The parks remain open year-round but get used the most in the warm months. Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to read? Listen to the South of Seoul BlogCast which provides accessible content through the use of AI technology. We don’t have time to read each article but we do our best to make more of our content accessible. If you would like to join our Accessibility Team apply…
























