Looking for the top things to do in Yongin? Jump straight to the list or take your time and learn more about Yongin and navigating Korean life in more rural areas.
About Yongin
Yongin sits next to Suwon and just south of Seoul in the Gyeonngi-do. Since Yongin is one of the larger cities in Gyeonngido by landmass, the city even extends down to connect with Pyeongtaek on the northeastern cover of Pyeontaek-si.
Yongin feels both like a city or the countryside depending on where you live. Due to its proximity to Seoul and spacious areas, Yongin has large-scale amusement parks and other types of fun.
Tips for Rural Travel
Keep in mind that rural South Korean tourism and culture planning may not assume international foreigners will visit. This means there may be limited English in some more rural locations. Consider the small towns in your country. Generally, small communities don’t have the financial resources to create information in multiple languages and they focus on the needs of the immediate community. This remains true in rural South Korea.
However, rural areas in South Korea do welcome international visitors. You don’t need to feel uncomfortable visiting. The following tools may help you feel more comfortable and engaged in rural areas when English language information and speakers may not be available.
1330 For Additional Information
If you find a place you want to visit and have questions about ticketing, access for kids, parking, or other visitor information you can contact 1330. The tourist information line offers free English language support via phone or message.
Papago Translate App
Papago is the Naver translation app and it provides superior Korean to English to Korean translation. You can use it to read images, signs, menus, and much more. It even has a voice-to-text option.
Naver Maps for Navigation
Naver Maps provides superior routing in rural areas. Therefore, I do not recommend using WAZE, Google Maps, or Apple Maps. However, each person has their own preference for navigation apps based on their past experiences. Naver has an English language interface.
Top 10 Yongin Things to Do
What the Pyeongtaek Travelers community loves to do in Yongin.
Waujeongsa
031-332-2472
Copy and paste phone numbers into Naver Maps to get directions
Hangul Address
경기 용인시 처인구 해곡동 224-4
Surrounded by the 48 peaks of Mt. Yeonhwa in Haegok-dong, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, sits a temple and the headquarters of the Nirvana Order of Korean Buddhism, and contains about 3,000 Buddha images. Among the many Buddha statues, the Buddha head erected at the entrance of the temple and the reclining Buddha on the mountainside are the most well known. The 8m high Buddha head is very large, and the worlds largest reclining Buddha is 3m high and 12m long, and is made from juniper trees imported from Indonesia. The Bell of Unification weighs 12 tons and was rung at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. About 3,000 Buddhist statues brought from India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, China, and Thailand are on display at Waujeongsa, so you can see Buddhist culture from around the world at a glance. * Laying Buddha: The world’s largest wooden Buddha statue recorded in the British Guinness Book of Records * Sakyamuni Buddha Penance Statue: The worlds first enshrined ascetic statue of Sakyamuni Buddha Sakyamuni Buddha as a penance statue for 6 years This Buddha statue was created in 1992 to commemorate the establishment of diplomatic ties between Korea and China.
Everland
Hangul Address
경기도 용인시 처인구 포곡읍 에버랜드로 199
This amusement park has a little bit for everyone: a zoo, safari, roller coasters, little kid rides, street food, restaurants and cafes. You can get discounted tickets often times on Klook and Trazy or the Everland website.
Carribean Bay Water Park
031-320-5000
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Hangul Address
경기 용인시 처인구 포곡읍 에버랜드로 199
A large water park with both indoor and outdoor facilities. Open year round.
Yongin Folk Village
031-288-0000
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Hangul Address
경기 용인시 기흥구 민속촌로 90
Folks villages bring Korean history, food, and culture to life. There are cool builds, shows, and activities. It’s way more fun than it sounds.
Vaunce Trampoline Park
031-339-0150
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Hangul Address
경기 용인시 처인구 모현읍 오산로13번길 46 1동
The perfect activity for kids and adults! Bounce until you cant bounce anymore. Great for families or dates.
Fly Station
02-1855-3946
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Hangul Address
경기 용인시 처인구 포곡읍 성산로 521
Korea’s only indoor skydiving facility. Fun for the while family.
MBC Yongin Drama Sets
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.
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 Zipline
1588-5219
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Hangul Address
경기도 용인시 처인구 모현면 초부로 220
Beautiful views while zip lining through Yongin recreational forest- schedule on Facebook page for English.
Bonus:
Namsa Garden Center Row
Hangul Address
경기도 용인시 처인구 남사읍 진목리 142-1
30+ gardening centers offering up plants of all kinds of shapes and sizes. Bring your translation app because English is not common here.
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