Why choose Bojeong for a date?
Bojeong has a skate park. My husband and I have been causing trouble on wheels together since we were teenagers. In our ever-advancing years, he tends to choose a skateboard and I tend to go with inline skates. We LOVE going to skate parks where both of us can skate together. The fact we both love goofing off on wheels is something that always makes us smile together. That means skate parks are a date of choice for us.
Bojeong has a Shinsegae Mall right next door. Some couples might not be into skating but love visiting malls and shopping for the latest things. In that case, couples will love visiting the very fancy Shinsegae Mall Yongin. You can shop till you drop.
Bojeong has a beautiful bike trail and easy hiking trails. If skating or shopping isn’t your thing, you can bring your bikes and take a lovely ride along a relaxing river trail that winds through the city. Or, you can take a little city hike to spend some time chatting and relaxing in the trees.
The reason you want to do all of these things in Bojeong is that there is a place called Cafe Culture Street that feels like you have stepped into a different dimension. This super romantic little, tiny neighborhood (It’s more than just one street.) is the perfect place to relax with your special someone after a day of activities. Here is what a day in Borjeong might look.
11:00 am: Yongin Skate Park / Biking / Shopping
Yongin Skate Park
Hangul Address
경기 용인시 기흥구 죽전로27번길 33
Reported Closed for COVID: August 30, 2021 This is a VERY fun park with lots to play on.
Yongin X Park River Trail Access
Shinsegae Mall Yongin
1588-1234
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Hangul Address
경기 용인시 수지구 포은대로 536
A large, fancy mall and department store.
1:30 pm: Lunch on Cafe Culture Street
After we have skated a few hours we go to Cafe Culture Street to grab something to eat. This is a crazy romantic little street with lots of outdoor seating and delicious food and drinks. It feels like you have left South Korea and landed in Europe. Even if you don’t come here to skate, come here to enjoy Cafe Culture Street.
Cafe Culture Street Bojeong
Hangul Address
경기도 용인시 기흥구 죽전로15번길 8-1
A small neighborhood near the Shinsagae mall that’s designed to celebrate cafe culture. Tons of cafes and restaurants within a picturesque setting. It’s also near a skate park, hiking, climbing wall, and a river walk/bike path. The perfect weekend spot. Traffic is hectic. You can park nearby at Emart in a pinch if it’s open.
A Few Lunch Recommendations
Las Margaritas
031-889-4343
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Hangul Address
경기 용인시 기흥구 죽전로15번길 15-8
A very Tex-Mex restaurant with delicious mixed drinks and big portions. It’s a bit pricy but you can easily share a meal with drinks and be full. The flavors are very middle America. No surprises. They have the menu in English.
Over The Moon Brunch Cafe
0507-1311-3042
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Ganges Indian Restaurant
031-889-3434
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Hangul Address
경기 용인시 기흥구 죽전로15번길 7-15
A busy Indian restaurant with nice outdoor seating.
2:30 pm: Visit the local skate shop
Don’t miss the chance to check out New Skate Shop. You can get some new equipment or ask about skiing and skating around South Korea.
Neo Skate Shop
0318983489
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Hangul Address
경기도 용인시 기흥구 죽전로15번길 7-14
Located in the basement so stay alert for the signs. The owner used to live in California and he opened this shop because he couldn’t find a shop that met his US influenced skating needs here in Korea. He also surfs and snowboards. An absolutely wealth of information in one shop. This is the skate shop you need. Plus, the skate park down the street is fire.
3:30 pm: Grab some coffee
We are coffee addicts so a cafe stop is generally on the list. We like to take our time since it’s mid-day and often too hot for us at the park around this time. We might spend 1-2 hours taking a rest at this time.
4:30 pm: Back to the skate park for some bouldering
After lunch, we might choose to put aside the wheels to mess around on the artificial boulder wall. We usually have our climbing shoes with us just in case.
6:00 pm: Grab some wine and snacks
Depending on our schedule, we may also stop off at the wine bar. Sometimes only one of us grabs a drink because the other has to drive.
Today, One Glass Of Wine
Hangul Address
경기 용인시 기흥구 죽전로15번길 7-9
A lovely wine bar with drinks and snacks.
If you don’t drive
Nearest Subway Station: Jukjeon Station (죽전역) on the Yellow Line. This station is next to the Shinsegae Mall in Yongin. You can walk to Cafe Culture Street and Yongin Skate Park in about 10-15 minutes from Shinsegae Mall/ Jukjeon Station.
Random info about taxis: If you both decided to drink and still need to make it back to Camp Humphreys or Osan Air Force Base in Pyeongtaek, it will cost between 38,000 – 45,000 for the taxi on-way. You can also taxi to Suwon station for around 16,000 won and then catch the subway to your home. You can contact 1330 if you ever find yourself far from home and need to get back without driving. They will let you know your transportation options.
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Would Bojeong be good for families?
Yes, of course, Bojeong and Cafe Culture Street are perfect for either couples or families spending the day bonding. All of us bloggers simply have to choose all these specific words to make the algorithms happy. For me, my blogs tend to “date” focused because we don’t have kids so I can’t speak to exactly what kids love. However, I assure you that the exact same itinerary with your kids will be very fun. I say that because I see tons of kids where we go. So, if you are traveling with your family in Korea you can also use these Date Ideas to plan your days out. Maybe you just pick a different restaurant when you visit the area.
Lanae Rivers-Woods moved to Korea in 2011 where she lives in the countryside with her family, friends, and puppies. She holds a BSSW (Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work), a MAIT (Master’s of Arts in International Teaching), and registered by the Pyeongtaek Korean Times with the Korean government as a Cultural Expert.
Ms. Rivers-Woods used her 15 years experience as a social architect, UX/UI designer, and technology consultant to found South of Seoul in 2015. South of Seoul is a volunteer organization that leverages technological tools to mitigate cultural dissonance in multi-cultural communities.
Through South of Seoul, Ms. Rivers-Woods works with independent volunteers, non-profit organizations, businesses, local & federal government, universities, and US military organizations to develop solutions to support English speaking international residents in rural South Korea.
Additionally, Ms. Rivers-Woods founded the South of Seoul smart phone app available for Google Play and iPhone. The app provides information a resources for those living and traveling in South Korea.
When she isn’t in South of Seoul development meetings or working her day job, Ms. Rivers-Woods loves to be outside at skate parks, the beach, or playing in the mountains.
