Major city · South Korea
Uiwang의왕시
Visit Uiwang for a half‑day walk or an overnight stay to see Baegun Lake, Wangsong Lake and the Korea Railroad Museum; otherwise skip.
Uiwang is a quiet satellite city of Seoul with lakes, low hills and a railway museum. It works as a day‑trip for nature walks or a single night if you want to combine hiking with the museum and outlet shopping.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainy)
- Airport
- ICN
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- South Korea ↗Check K-ETA and visa status on the official sites before you fly; the list of nationalities exempted from registering online changes year by year.
- South Korea ↗Google Maps gives poor walking and driving directions in Korea; use Naver Map or Kakao Map for routes.
- South Korea ↗Buy a T-money card (or use a phone-based transit pass) for subway and buses; it also pays at convenience stores and many taxis.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Uiwang112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Uiwang, 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
- SafetyUiwang is generally safe; stay alert on late‑night buses and watch for slippery lake paths in winter.
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- 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 Travel helpline (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 Airport (Main gateway; connect via subway Line 1 or airport bus to Uiwang.).
- Getting aroundSubway Line 1 (Uiwang Station) and local T‑money buses connect all districts.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₩2,500–4,000 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealBunsik (street snack)₩3,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (draft)₩4,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)₩15,000–18,000 (≈ US$11–13)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry₩5,000–8,000 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₩25,000 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₩120,000 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₩180,000 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩30,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₩55,000 (≈ US$40) · High ₩85,000 (≈ US$65)
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 →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ICN Incheon International Airport (Main gateway; connect via subway Line 1 or airport bus to Uiwang.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
not flagged
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Uiwang: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
2 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
2 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
4 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
3 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Subway Line 1 (Uiwang Station) and local T‑money buses connect all districts. Bike‑share apps (Everybike, Kakao Bike) work near the lakes; taxis are plentiful.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Korea Railroad Museum
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Subway Line 1 to Uiwang Station (5 min walk)
Check opening hours on the museum site.
Baegun Lake walk
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus 11 from Uiwang Station to Baegun Lake stop (10 min)
Path length 2–4 km (1.2–2.5 mi); free.Path length 1.2–2.5 mi (2–4 km); free.
Lotte Premium Outlet Uiwang
goDoor to door: ≈25 min
Bus 31 from Uiwang Station (12 min)
Shopping; no entry fee.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Uiwang Station area
Convenient for subway, bus transfers and the museum; hostels and guesthouses within 5‑10 min walk.
Lotte Premium Outlet vicinity
Budget hotels and capsule inns near the outlet; good for shoppers.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₩30,000–45,000 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₩45,000–80,000 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₩80,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × ₩120,000 | ₩120,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₩55,000 | ₩110,000 |
| Subway Line 1 round‑trip fare2 × ₩2,000 · check latest fare | ₩4,000 |
| Bike‑share day pass2 × ₩4,000 · check app rates | ₩8,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₩24,200 |
| Trip total≈ ₩133,100 per person per day, bed included | ₩266,200≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in KRW; flights and K‑pass excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ₩2,500–4,000 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bunsik (street snack) | ₩3,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer (draft) | ₩4,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Taxi 5 km | ₩15,000–18,000 (≈ US$11–13) |
| Museum entry | ₩5,000–8,000 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Outlet clothing item | ₩30,000–120,000 (≈ US$25–90) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last subway trains leave around midnight; check the timetable for early evenings.
- Bus routes and intercity bus stops change seasonally; verify on‑site or via official apps.
- Lake paths can be muddy after rain or icy in winter; wear appropriate footwear.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Travel helpline
- 1330
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Uiwang의왕시
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My bed tonight
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire/ambulance119
- Travel helpline1330
Embassy
US Consulate in Busan (check address); Korean Embassy in Seoul.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Subway Line 1 Uiwang round‑trip: ≈₩1,500–2,000 (check)
- Taxi Uiwang → Baegun Lake: ≈₩12,000–15,000 (check)
Say or show
- 죄송합니다 — Excuse me / Sorry (joesonghamnida)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo?)
- 화장실 어디에요? — Where is the restroom? (hwajangsil eodieyo?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Uiwang. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Subway‑to‑bus transfer guide for lake trails.
- Bike‑share routes around Baegun and Wangsong lakes.
- Museum‑to‑outlet shuttle timing.
Sources
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