About Sosabeol in Pyeongtaek (Part of the new Bijeon-dong)
Sosabeol provides something for everyone, including families with kids of all ages. Here are 10 ideas to get you started! Pack up the kids, budget 15,000 – 25,000 won for easy parking, and go enjoy your day!
Sosabeol has been voted Pyeongtaek’s Best Neighborhood for a date for three years in a row, but did you also know that Sosabeol provides plenty of family entertainment as well? Next time you find yourself trying to find something to do with your kids in Pyeongtaek, head to this fun neighborhood. The area has a plethora of cafes, restaurants, park areas, and things to do. The area is about 15 minutes from Camp Humphreys army base and about 35 minutes from Osan Air Force Base.
3 things to know about Sosabeol before you go.
- Sosabeol is not as car-friendly as other areas of Pyeongtaek. Knowing the situation before you arrive will help you get the most out of your family day.
- Many of the restaurants in the area will close between 3-5 pm for a break. That means you will need to be seated for lunch by 2:00 or 2:15 to eat comfortably before they close and they will stop seating people around 2:15 pm.
- Sosabeol provides something fun for just about anyone so be sure to go check it out!
7 things to know about parking in Sosabeol, Pyeongtaek.
- There are no affordable Public Parking lots in Sosabeol. The garages are privately owned.
- The privately-owned parking garages in Sosabeol are the most expensive in Pyeongtaek. Such lots can be from 6,000-10,000 won an hour whereas Public Parking lots tend to be around 8,000 won a day.
- If you visit businesses in the same building as the one you park under, the businesses will offer parking validation for reduced rates for THE GARAGE IN THEIR BUILDING ONLY. You will need to give the business your car’s license place number to have that ready or memorize it. The business will validate your parking on their computers. When you leave the garage the validations are automatically applied if you asked for them at the business you visited. You don’t need to collect receipts as the garages are unattended.
- If you are parking in a building with a small lot in the basement of the building it is culturally important to visit a business in that building. The building’s parking is for their customers.
- Avoid parking on the street where there is a yellow line on the side of the road. Yellow lines mean a no parking area. You may get a ticket. However, there is usually a 15-20 minute grace period.
- Avoid parking in front of the door of a business, especially one you are not visiting.
- Avoid parking where CCTV can see your license plate.
4 ways to visit Sosabeol if you don’t want to park there.
- Park outside of the Sosabeol area and walk a few blocks to Sosabeol.
- Take a taxi. You can find the estimated taxi costs from your location using Naver Maps.
- Catch a bus. You can find the bus route from your location using Naver Maps.
- Ride your bike. Pyeongtaek has many bike paths that connect the neighborhoods so you may be able to easily ride to Sosabeol from your home.
10 family-friendly spots to visit in Sosabeol, Pyeongtaek
Now for the main event! Go check out all these places with the kids and have a wonderful time exploring Sosabeol.
Pink Tiger
0507-1481-0788
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For more information in English contact: 010-2459-5820 Large multi-gaming and event facility. Excellent for large groups and good for a wide range of ages. They have passes that allow you to play unlimited games within a time-period. Highly recommend this option for maximum fun. You can also win snacks and drinks playing some games. Very popular with the international residents of Pyeongtaek. They have parking in the basement and can validate. FYI: The address works in Naver or Kakao Maps but not in Google maps.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 비전5로 20-52
JumpingGo Sosabeol
031-654-8688
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Located on the 4th floor of The Terrace Mall in Sosabeol. This is a kids cafe where they can jump all of their energy out.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 비전5로 20-26
Canyon Park
031-630-2612
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From Lasyarati in Pyrongtaek Food & Fun: Today I visited an indoor zoo with my husband and I want to share this place with you guys! The zoo’s name is 캐니언파크 평택 and the address is Gyeonggido Pyeongtaeksi Bijeon 5ro 10 3F (It is located on the 3rd floor of the building / I think Its a little hard to get here without a car but parking is free for three hours.) At the middle of the zoo is an arcade and boat area that requires additional pay. But at the end there is a playzone for kids and no addditional charge. I didn’t show all of the photos of all of the animals I saw, but there are many more. If you pay $2 when you’re inside, you can get veggies to feed the animals but this is card only. As long as you keep your wristband, you can freely go in and out of the zoo for 6 hours using the QR code • Children under 36 months old are free entry into the zoo.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 비전5로 10
Cat Cafe Sosabeol
0507-1340-6123
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A bright, pretty cat cafe in Sosabeol for middle school age and older. Not for younger children.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 비전9길 41
Sosabeol Reservoir Park
000-000-0000
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Also known as Baedari Park, this beautiful manmade pond with a bird sanctuary and tons of walking paths.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 죽백6로 20
Sosabeol Riverwalk
A picturesque stream path that wanders through the city.
Hangul Address
경기도 평택시 비전동 1093
Replay Board Game Cafe
031-651-3245
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This board game cafe has a HUGE selection and many are in English. PRO-TIP: This is Korea so board man games are in Korean. However, there are many you can still play by just googling the directions on your handphone. Don’t panic and just go give it a try.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 비전5로 20-25
Bird Sori Cafe
031-653-4656
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Animal lovers will love the chance to get up-close-and-personal with some feathered friends. This is located on the third floor and usually opens later - like around 11. Parking available in the basement.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 비전5로 20-44
Cozy Room Cafe
0507-1424-3650
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An awesome room cafe sits at the top of the building. The cafe has Netflix, snacks, drinks, and more. Perfect for kids to hangout or for any adult to grab a quick nap. When they say free, they mean get comfortable. They charge an entrance fee fpr each person.
Hangul Address
경기도 평택시 비전5로 20-23
B And B Bowling
031-652-3743
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Huge, bright, beautiful bowling alley.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 비전5로 20-24
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