Boryeong보령

The questions people ask first about Boryeong, 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 by big-city standards.

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

• Coffee₩4,000–6,500 (≈ US$3–5)
• Sit-down mealGrilled shellfish or seafood dinner₩25,000–50,000 (≈ US$18–40) per person
• Street or quick mealNoodle or rice bowl₩8,000–12,000 (≈ US$6–9)
• Beerdraught / convenience-store can₩5,000–7,000 (≈ US$4–6)₩2,500–4,000 (≈ 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)
• Museum or sight ticketCoal Museum entry₩2,000 (≈ US$2) adult
• 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₩150,000 (≈ US$110)

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 to Daecheon runs once daily, about 13:20; otherwise train or bus via Seoul or Cheonan) · CJJ Cheongju International (Closest of the small international airports; bus or car onward, about 2 h)ICN Incheon International (Airport bus to Daecheon runs once daily, about 1:20 PM; otherwise train or bus via Seoul or Cheonan) · CJJ Cheongju International (Closest of the small international airports; bus or car onward, about 2 h)

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

• Mud Festival dates change each year and accommodation at Daecheon Beach sells out weeks ahead: book before you commit to July.
• The Muchangpo sea path opens only around the first and full lunar moons, two to three times a month, for a few hours: check tide times or you will see only water.
• Beach motels quote walk-in rates that jump during the festival; confirm the total before you hand over a card.
• West-coast tides are large and fast; do not walk out on flats without checking the tide table.