Asan아산

The questions people ask first about Asan, 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
• SafetyAsan is a low-crime city and walking at night is fine in Onyang.
• RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in every subway station; paper goes in the toilet in new buildings, in the bin where a sign asks.South Korea-wide
• Emergency numbers112 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 1330 (≈ under US$1) Korea Travel Hotline (24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
• Sundays & holidaysPalaces close one weekday (Gyeongbokgung Tuesday, others mostly Monday); national museums open daily but close on 1 Jan, Seollal and Chuseok days.South Korea-wide
• Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
• AirportICN Incheon International (AREX to Seoul then KTX or Line 1 south; about 2.5–3 h total).
• Getting aroundSeoul Subway Line 1 runs through five Asan stations (Asan, Tangjeong, Baebang, Onyangoncheon, Sinchang), so the rail spine is easy.

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

• Coffee₩4,000–7,000 (≈ US$3–6)
• Street or quick mealNoodle soup or sujebi₩8,000–13,000 (≈ US$6–10)
• Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 mi5 km taxi3.1 mi taxiLate-night surcharge after midnight.₩8,000–12,000 (≈ US$6–9)
• Metro or bus rideSubway or city bus ride₩1,400–1,800 (≈ US$2) (check)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₩10,000–25,000 (≈ US$8–18)
• Museum or sight ticketMuseum or shrine entry₩500–5,000 (≈ US$1–4)
• Budget bedHostel or motel bed, a night, per person₩30,000 (≈ US$25)
• Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room₩120,000 (≈ US$90)
• High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room₩200,000 (≈ US$150)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩60,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ₩100,000 (≈ US$75) · High ₩180,000 (≈ US$130)

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 →

Seoul Subway Line 1 runs through five Asan stations (Asan, Tangjeong, Baebang, Onyangoncheon, Sinchang), so the rail spine is easy. Between sights, use city buses or taxis; buses are infrequent and many temples and mountains need a taxi from the nearest stop. Public bicycles rent at Gokgyocheon and Sinjeongho lake for ₩1,000–2,000 for two hours (closed Mondays).

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Asan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

• officialAsan City official site (English)
• officialKorea Tourism Organization — Visit Korea
• officialKorail
• secondaryWikivoyage: Asan, revision 5284646 (CC BY-SA 4.0)