ContentsView article sectionsWhere is Pyeongtaek?About This ListMeaning of “Best”There is More to Do1. Enjoy the Extensive City Parks for FREE!2. Visit Beautiful Buddhist Temples for FREE!3. Go For a Local Hike for FREE!!4. Explore Pyeongtaek and Its Bike Trails for FREE!5. Visit the Lake and Art Museum for FREE!!!!6. Go to the Skate Park (Free)7. Attend an Art Event (Free & Ticketed)8. Join a Craft Beer Community (Free to Join)9. Join a Language Exchange (Free to Join)10. Take Korean Lessons11. Go to a Korean Spa12. Go to a Water Park13. Go to a Mall14. Watch a Movie15. Board Game Cafes16. Enjoy the Animal Cafes17. Shop at the Traditional Markets18. Take an Art Class19. Visit a Hobby Cafe20. Pick Fruit at Local FarmsShould I Be Inside or Outside Today?Current Air QualityCurrent Pyeongtaek WeatherJoin Food & FunDid you just move to Pyeongtaek? Looking for things to do? The area has a variety of different activities for singles, couples, friends, and families. Hopefully, you will find fun things to do on this list! Explore 20+ ideas for the best things to do in Pyeongtaek. Jump straight to the list or take your time to learn more about Pyeongtaek and this post. Where is Pyeongtaek? Feel free to skip this section if you live in Pyeongtaek-si or know about the area. If not, you will see the Administrative District of Pyeongtaek-si (평택시) marked in blue on the map below. It’s important to know that the name ‘Pyeongtaek’ refers to the larger Administrative District of Pyeongtaek-si (평택시) and the area near AK Plaza, which includes Pyeongtaek-dong (평택동). Such a situation has confused many international residents within Pyeongtaek for years. For the purpose of this post, ‘Pyeongtaek’ refers to the Administrative District. Pyeongtaek-si is located in the southern portion of the Gyeonggi-do province. Additionally, the city includes both US military installations, Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base. About This List For this list, South of Seoul volunteers compiled Facebook Groups, South of Seoul Blog Lists, and South of Seoul app listings to direct you toward some of the top activities. This means you may be able to click on links and redirect to longer lists of specific places. We do this to include as much information as possible in an easier-to-digest format. Meaning of “Best” The term ‘best’ has no intrinsic meaning. For the purposes of this post, ‘best’ refers to the activities most often recommended by the international community within Pyeongtaek. This could be recommendations by parents, teachers, single people, international students, etc. This means the list does not lean toward any particular ‘social lens’ or audience. There is More to Do This post does not include everything Pyeongtaek has to do. Instead, the list includes the most popular activities for foreigners over the last decade. Don’t feel limited by the list. Instead, it’s a stepping stone for connecting with the community to discover what else is out there! 1. Enjoy the Extensive City Parks for FREE! Pyeongtaek has many city parks just waiting for you, your friends, and your family! Here are our 10 Best Pyeongtaek Parks 2. Visit Beautiful Buddhist Temples for FREE! Find peace in the turmoil of moving to a new country by visiting one of Four More Temples around Pyeongtaek. 3. Go For a Local Hike for FREE!! Pyeongtaek doesn’t have lots of mountains, but we do have some easy hikes perfect for all levels. You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy the hiking trails. 4. Explore Pyeongtaek and Its Bike Trails for FREE! The Pyeongtaek City Website provides a lovely look at the city bike paths that run across the Administrative District of Pyeongtaek-si. There are even two Free Bike Ride Rental locations near the city bike paths. Visit the city website to learn more. 5. Visit the Lake and Art Museum for FREE!!!! Pyeongtaek has a nice lake park with a local city art gallery, swan boats, SUP, kite surfing, and more. 6. Go to the Skate Park (Free) It’s not fancy and it’s plenty of fun. Spend the day practicing your kick-flips or inline tricks. 7. Attend an Art Event (Free & Ticketed) Pyeongtaek City hosts three different art centers that host a variety of events throughout the year. Many of the events planned by City Hall are free. The events are in Korean, and everyone is invited to attend. 8. Join a Craft Beer Community (Free to Join) Learn about the growing craft beer scene, attend meetups, and learn more about brewing beer at home. 9. Join a Language Exchange (Free to Join) Want to learn more about the Korean language and join meetups or classes related to culture? We have the perfect group for you! 10. Take Korean Lessons Paying for Korean lessons will pay off by making your life easier and more fun over time. 11. Go to a Korean Spa Maybe you need a little self-care time. Spas in Korea are a fun experience that’s quite different from what you may know back home. 12. Go to a Water Park We have one water park in Pyeongtaek (reservations needed) and a few others right next door! 13. Go to a Mall Need a little retail therapy? We have various malls in Pyeongtaek (or near Pyeongtaek) where you can shop ’til you drop. 14. Watch a Movie Do you love date nights at the cinema? Pyeongtaek has a few different theaters to try! 15. Board Game Cafes Grabe some friends for a fun few hours of board games at one of these popular cafes. 16. Enjoy the Animal Cafes Wishing you had some furry friends? Try one of these Animal Cafes. 17. Shop at the Traditional Markets Pyeongtaek traditional markets offer fresh produce and much more at excellent prices. They also connect you with the culture and the community. 18. Take an Art Class Art Camp in Paengseong offers a variety of affordable arts and crafts classes. 19. Visit a Hobby Cafe Visit a Pyeongtaek hobby cafe to dabble in painting, … Continue reading What is there to do in Pyeongtaek?