Paju파주시

The questions people ask first about Paju, 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 street crime; the real risks are the border belt (ID checks, restricted zones), fast suburban driving, and thin late-night transport.

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)
• Street or quick mealNoodle soup or rice bowl₩8,000–13,000 (≈ US$6–10)
• Beerdraught / convenience-store can₩4,000–7,000 (≈ US$3–6)₩2,000–4,000 (≈ 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) taxiBase fare ₩4,800, ₩5,800 at night.₩8,000–12,000 (≈ US$6–9)
• Metro or bus rideSubway or metro ride₩1,400–2,000 (≈ US$2)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₩15,000–35,000 (≈ US$11–30)
• Museum or sight ticketObservatory or museum entryFree–₩10,000 (≈ US$8)
• Budget bedFamily or resort room (up to 4), a night, per room₩90,000 (≈ US$65)
• Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room₩80,000 (≈ US$60)
• High-end bedHotel 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 (About 60–90 min by car; AREX to Seoul then Gyeongui-Jungang line, or airport bus) · GMP Gimpo International (Closer: about 30–45 min by car to Tanhyeon and Heyri)

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

• The area north toward the DMZ has access restrictions; carry your passport and expect checks.
• Odusan Unification Observatory is closed in December and January.
• Dora Observatory is closed Mondays; hours and ID rules can change — check before you go.
• Some DMZ-adjacent sites need a booked tour or a registration; walk-up entry is not guaranteed.
• Suburban buses thin out after about 22:00; taxis are the fallback.Suburban buses thin out after about 10:00 PM; taxis are the fallback.