Buyeo부여

The questions people ask first about Buyeo, 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 safe for a small Korean town; the real issues are sparse English, few taxis after dark and slippery fortress paths in rain.

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

• CoffeeCoffee or café dessert₩4,000–9,000 (≈ US$3–7)
• Street or quick mealMakguksu (buckwheat noodles) with pyeonyuk₩9,000–15,000 (≈ US$7–11)
• 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) taxicheck₩8,000–11,000 (≈ US$6–8)
• Metro or bus rideBus ride in towncheck₩1,500–2,000 (≈ US$2)
• Museum or sight ticketBaekje Cultural Land entry₩9,000 (≈ US$7)
• Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person₩25,000 (≈ US$18)
• 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 ₩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

ICN Incheon International (Airport bus or AREX to Seoul, then an intercity bus to Buyeo; about 4–5 h door to door (check)) · CJJ Cheongju International (Closest airport with scheduled flights; bus or taxi to Daejeon or Nonsan, then a local bus (check))

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

• No train station: the nearest railhead is Nonsan, then a local bus of about 30 minutes.
• The intercity bus terminal staff speak little English; write your destination in Korean.
• Some sites close earlier in winter (often 17:00) than in spring and autumn.Some sites close earlier in winter (often 5:00 PM) than in spring and autumn.
• Baekje Cultural Land and Seodong Park close on Mondays (check).
• Heavy July–August rain can flood the riverside paths; check the forecast before a fortress walk.