Who needs some winter activities for getting out of the house? We have a while list for those living near Pyeongtaek, South Korea. If you don’t life near Pyeongtaek, these ideas can also provide inspiration for your area.
About Korean Winters
If you come from a warm climate, you may find Korean winters on the chilly side. If you come from a northern climate, you may find Korean winters on the mild side depending on what part of Korea you live in.
Since Korea is a long country that runs north to south, the temperatures in winter vary heavily depending on where in the country you live and how close to the sea you live. The winds blowing over the sea bring chills that can cut to the bone.
Winter weather in Pyeongtaek, South Korea
In Pyeongtaek we deal with the cold winds that blow off the sea across the farms. Without much to break winds and warm the air, you will want to invest in windproof gear that keeps all of you covered. We recommend windproof gear that protects your head, hands, neck, ears, etc. Don’t be a hero, cover-up.
Additionally, we recommend having a list of indoor places where you can escape the house when the weather isn’t ideal. Below you will find links to blogs filled with locations to consider adding to your “winter fun” list.
Visit an Indoor Mall or Department Store
Korean Malls often offer many activities beyond shopping. Especially Starfield Mall in Anseong and Lotte Department Store in Dongtan.
Kids Cafes
So many kids cafes, so little time. A long list of places to hang out this winter.
Board Game Cafes
Grab your family and friends and enjoy one of these board games cafes in Pyeongtaek. We have three great options in the South of Seoul app.
Comic Book Cafes
The comics aren’t in English, but the spaces are warm and inviting. The perfect place to escape and read your own books or just relax and look at all the cool pictures and study Korean.
Cuddle Some Animals at a Pet Cafe
Warm your heart by visiting some pet cafes during the cold month.
Creative Cafes
Explore your creative side and try a creative cafe winter.
Outdoor Sledding
Put on all those warm clothes and head to this seasonal sledding hill.
MooBong Sledding
031-610-4416
Copy and paste phone numbers into Naver Maps to get directions
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 진위면 진위로 181-94
If you want to get out and play in the winter, this is a great place to go. They make their own snow so you dont need to worry about the weather. They also provide the sleds. Easy and fun place to get outside.
Indoor Ice Skating
You will need to use 1330 to learn when free skate times.
U And I Center Ice Rink
031-267-8751
Copy and paste phone numbers into Naver Maps to get directions
Hangul Address
경기 화성시 태안로 145
A public ice rink. Use 1330 to check public skate times.
Indoor Roller Skating
Turtle Run Kids Cafe And Rink
031-681-0217
Copy and paste phone numbers into Naver Maps to get directions
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 청북읍 안청로2길 33-2
Skating rink and kids cafe. Trampoline room. Games, Snacks, great for birthday parties, mom dates, dad dates. You can bring your own roller skates. No inline.
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