Muan무안군

The questions people ask first about Muan, 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 rural roads after dark, thin bus service, summer heat and rain, and mudflat tides…

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

• Coffee₩3,000–5,500 (≈ US$3–4)
• Street or quick mealNoodle or rice lunch₩8,000–12,000 (≈ US$6–9)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, 10 km (6.2 mi)Taxi, 6.2 mi (10 km)Add 20% after midnight and 20% for crossing a district line.₩12,000–16,000 (≈ US$9–12)
• Metro or bus rideLocal bus ride₩1,000 (≈ under US$1)
• Museum or sight ticketMuseum or park entryMost Muan sights are free; check the aerospace museum.Free–₩3,000 (≈ US$3)
• Budget bedGuesthouse or motel room, a night, per room₩45,000 (≈ US$35)
• Mid-range bedGuesthouse or motel room, a night, per room₩70,000 (≈ US$55)
• High-end bedGuesthouse or motel room, a night, per room₩110,000 (≈ US$80)

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 →

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

Airports

MWX Muan International Airport (About 10 km (6.2 mi) from Muan-eup, roughly 15 min by taxi; daily domestic flights from Jeju and seasonal international routes from China and Japan. Buses 220-x, 222-5 and 225 serve the terminal.)MWX Muan International Airport (About 6.2 mi (10 km) from Muan-eup, roughly 15 min by taxi; daily domestic flights from Jeju and seasonal international routes from China and Japan. Buses 220-x, 222-5 and 225 serve the terminal.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₩60,000–90,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed

Mid

₩90,000–150,000 (≈ US$65–110) excl. bed

High

₩150,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed

• Attractions are 20–40 min apart by car; without one, plan two sights maximum per day.
• Muan Train Station is nowhere near Muan-eup — it sits at Mongtan-myeon, about 34.57, 126.31. Use Mongtan Station or the bus terminal instead.
• The bus terminal ticket counter closes 12:00–13:00; use the machines or buy ahead.The bus terminal ticket counter closes 12:00 PM–1:00 PM; use the machines or buy ahead.
• July and August bring more than half the year's rain; check the lotus festival dates before booking.
• Rural buses stop early in the evening; a missed last bus means an expensive taxi.