Major city · South Korea
Yangju양주
Skip Yangju as a base: it is a Seoul day-trip for valleys and tombs, 40–60 min by Line 1. Sleep in Seoul unless you have a car.
Yangju is a northern Gyeonggi city of about 280,000 people, mostly mountains and military land, with no real hotel district and thin transport. Its draw is a cluster of valleys, royal tombs and small museums around Jangheung-myeon, reachable by subway Line 1 plus a bus or taxi. Most travellers come for a single day from Seoul and leave the same evening.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (rainy season, 30 °C (86 °F)+), Dec–Feb (cold, snow)avoid Jul–Aug (rainy season, 86 °F (30 °C)+), Dec–Feb (cold, snow)
- Airports
- ICN · GMP
- Nights
- 0–1
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.
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 Yangju112 ▾
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 Yangju, 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 tourists; the real risks are thin transport, mountain trails after rain, and military zones where photography is restricted.
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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 (24 h, English) (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 (AREX to Seoul then Line 1 north; about 2 h to Yangju station).
- Getting aroundLine 1 stops at Yangju, Deokgye and Deokjeong.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₩4,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup (makguksu or ramyeon)₩9,000–14,000 (≈ US$7–11)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi, 3.1 mi (5 km)Hard to flag; app pickup is patchy.₩8,000–12,000 (≈ US$6–9)
- Metro or bus rideSubway ride₩1,400–2,000 (≈ US$2) (check)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry₩3,000–12,000 (≈ US$3–9)
- Budget bedMotel double room, a night, per room₩50,000 (≈ US$40)
- 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 ₩40,000 (≈ US$30) · Mid ₩80,000 (≈ US$60) · High ₩150,000 (≈ US$110)
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 (AREX to Seoul then Line 1 north; about 2 h to Yangju station) · GMP Gimpo International (Line 5/9 to Seoul then Line 1; about 1 h 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yangju: 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 (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
6 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
6 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
6 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
Line 1 stops at Yangju, Deokgye and Deokjeong. Local buses link the stations to Jangheung-myeon, but service is sparse and taxis are hard to flag even on apps. A car or a taxi booked for the day is the only efficient way to see several sights.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Line 1 from Yangju station to central Seoul
The reverse trip: most people do Yangju from Seoul, not the other way.
Suwon
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Line 1 south, or Line 1 to Seoul then KTX/SRT
Long for a day; better as its own trip.
Door to door: About 2 h
Line 1 to Seoul then AREX or Line 1 south
Only if you are heading to the airport.
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.
Yangju station area
Line 1 and the bus stop; a few motels, no hotel cluster. Best if you must stay.
Deokjeong
Line 1, more shops and eateries; a base for the eastern valleys and Hoeamsaji.
Seoul (Gangbuk or Dobong)
Line 1 or 7 to Gupabal/Dobongsan; 40–60 min to the Jangheung sights. The practical base.
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
- ₩40,000–70,000 (≈ US$30–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₩70,000–120,000 (≈ US$55–90) excl. bed
- High
- ₩120,000 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × ₩80,000 | ₩80,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₩80,000 | ₩160,000 |
| Line 1 fare, Seoul → Yangju2 × ₩2,000 · check | ₩4,000 |
| Taxi, Yangju station → Jangheung-myeon1 × ₩20,000 · check | ₩20,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₩15,000 | ₩30,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₩29,400 |
| Trip total≈ ₩161,700 per person per day, bed included | ₩323,400≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in won; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ₩4,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Noodle soup (makguksu or ramyeon) | ₩9,000–14,000 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Pork BBQ per person | ₩15,000–25,000 (≈ US$11–18) |
| Taxi, 5 kmHard to flag; app pickup is patchy. | ₩8,000–12,000 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Subway ride | ₩1,400–2,000 (≈ US$2) (check) |
| Museum entry | ₩3,000–12,000 (≈ US$3–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Large areas are military land; some sites (Ganapri airfield, drone festival) need ID and open only on event days.
- Buses to the valleys run few times a day; check the last return before you set out.
- Taxis are scarce and fares are high for Gyeonggi; book a return or keep a taxi number.
- Several museums close on Mondays; royal tombs close Mondays too.
- Cash-only is common at small valley restaurants.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Travel helpline (24 h, English)
- 1330
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Yangju양주
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My bed tonight
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이 주소로 가 주세요To this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance119
- Travel helpline (24 h, English)1330
Embassy
No embassies in Yangju; most are in Seoul. The US embassy is in Jongno, Seoul (check the address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Line 1, Seoul → Yangju station: about ₩2,000 (≈ US$2), 40–60 min (check)
- Taxi, Yangju station → Jangheung-myeon: ₩15,000–25,000 (≈ US$11–18) (check)
- Airport bus or AREX, ICN → Seoul: about ₩10,000–17,000 (≈ US$8–13) (check)
Say or show
- 안녕하세요 — Hello (annyeonghaseyo)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 이거 주세요 — This one, please (igeo juseyo)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo)
- 카드 돼요? — Can I pay by card? (kadeu dwaeyo)
- 화장실이 어디예요? — Where is the toilet? (hwajangsiri eodiyeyo)
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 Yangju. 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 (rainy season, 30 °C+), Dec–Feb (cold, snow) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for ICN and GMP: last AREX and Line 1 departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Yangju station, Deokjeong, Jangheung-myeon valley strip.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Olleung Royal Tomb, Chang Ucchin Museum, Hoeamsaji Museum, Cheongam Folk Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal fixtures for the Cheonilhong flower festival and the drone festival so gates A–D can go green.