Anseong안성

The questions people ask first about Anseong, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis, convenience stores and many market stalls; carry ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) in cash for street food…South Korea-wide
• SIM or eSIMSK Telecom, KT and LG U+ sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at airport arrivals; a passport is required, and data-only plans are cheapest.South Korea-wide
• Tap waterOfficially safe from the tap; most people drink filtered water, and restaurants serve it free.South Korea-wide
• TippingRestaurants and cafés: No tip; a service charge appears only in top hotels.South Korea-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.South Korea-wide
• SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are long bus gaps after dark, unlit rural roads if you cycle, and summer heat with monsoon downpours in July.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee₩3,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5)
• Sit-down mealHanwoo beef dinner, per personAnseong hanwoo is the local speciality.₩30,000–60,000 (≈ US$25–45)
• Street or quick mealNoodle soup or gimbap lunch₩7,000–12,000 (≈ US$6–9)
• Beerdraught / convenience-store can₩4,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5)₩2,000–3,500 (≈ US$2–3)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi₩8,000–11,000 (≈ US$6–8)
• Metro or bus rideCity bus ride₩1,500–2,000 (≈ US$2)
• Museum or sight ticketKorean Cooking Museum entry₩3,000–8,000 (≈ US$3–6)
• Budget bedPension or glamping unit (up to 4), a night, per room₩90,000 (≈ US$65)
• Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per room₩80,000 (≈ US$60)
• High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per room₩130,000 (≈ US$95)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩50,000 (≈ US$40) · Mid ₩90,000 (≈ US$65) · High ₩160,000 (≈ US$120)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

ICN Incheon International (Airport bus or AREX to Seoul, then express bus to Anseong; about 2.5–3 h total) · GMP Gimpo International (Reach Seoul first, then bus from Nambu Terminal; about 2 h total)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₩50,000–80,000 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed

Mid

₩80,000–140,000 (≈ US$60–110) excl. bed

High

₩140,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed

• Bus stop announcements are in Korean only; have the destination written in Hangul.
• Attractions are 10–20 min apart by car and not walkable between.
• The railway closed in 1990; a new line is planned for the 2028–2032 window, so check before relying on trains.
• Festival dates change each year: confirm on the city site before booking.