Types of Activities to Consider During the Holiday Chuseok is a great time to get outside! The weather is often gorgeous since the summer heat has faded and a cool breeze often blows across the rice paddies. Since restaurants in the area you are interested in might be closed, it is a great time to plan a picnic! Also join the Pyeongtaek Food and Fun Facebook group to find out more information about what is happening in the area. 7 Things to Do in or Near Pyeongtaek Over Chuseok Visit one of Pyeongtaek’s many wonderful parks. Over Chuseok the Sosabeol parks are a great choice since a variety of businesses remain open in the area. Grab the kids and go for a long bike ride together on one of the many river bike paths. The Pyeongtaek Lake Recreation Area businesses will mostly be closed, which makes it the perfect spot for a Chuseok picnic with friends. You can’t BBQ in the park but you can certainly pack some sandwiches and head that way. Hiking is always a great choice over the Chuseok holiday. Maybe it’s time to try a new trail. We recommend the Jangan Hiking and Biking trails because they are only about a 20-minute drive from Sinjang-dong (near Osan Air Force Base) which has many businesses that remain open during the Chuseok holiday. You can find more local Pyeongtaek hikes in the South of Seoul app by searching “hike” or “hiking” There are actually two bowling alleys in Sosabeol that will be open throughout the Chuseok week, this one is the most visually fun! You can download the South of Seoul app to discover more stuff to do in Sosabeol. Many Sosabeol places are open throughout Chuseok. Maybe it is time you gave the skate park in Godeok a try. The skating area isn’t huge, but the park is gorgeous and skateboarding or inline skating makes any week better! You can easily bring a picnic here! Be warned, the area has not officially opened, which means access to the park can be tricky. Prepare to drive around a little before you figure it out. When in doubt, you can always go to the mall! Grab the family and head to Anseong to enjoy the malls many restaurants and activities. Read Two More Important Blogs About Chuseok! There is more to know about Chuseok! Be sure to read these two blogs as well Supporting & Celebrating Chuseok Best Pyeongtaek Neighborhoods for Chuseok South of SeoulFounded in 2015, the South of Seoul team consists of volunteers on three continents working together to support English-speaking people traveling or living in South Korea. South of Seoul volunteers work with organizations and individuals across South Korea to improve equitable access to information across South Korea. Much of South of Seoul’s information focuses on Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Blogs published under the authorship of “South of Seoul” include blogs compiled by multiple volunteers to improve access to standardized information unrelated to individualized personal experiences. www.southofseoul.net