Pangyo판교

The questions people ask first about Pangyo, 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
• SafetyPangyo is a low-crime, well-lit planned district and is safe for tourists day and night.

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

• Coffee₩4,000–7,000 (≈ US$3–6)
• Street or quick mealNoodle soup or a rice bowl₩8,000–14,000 (≈ US$6–11)
• Beerdraught / convenience-store can₩5,000–8,000 (≈ US$4–6)₩2,500–4,000 (≈ US$2–3)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, short hop in PangyoBasic fare about ₩3,000 (check)₩3,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5)
• Metro or bus rideSubway ride₩1,400–2,500 (≈ US$2) (check)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₩10,000–25,000 (≈ US$8–18)
• Museum or sight ticketMuseum or attraction entry₩0–16,000 (≈ US$0–12)
• Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person₩25,000 (≈ US$18)
• Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room₩110,000 (≈ US$80)
• High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room₩200,000 (≈ US$150)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩50,000 (≈ US$40) · Mid ₩90,000 (≈ US$65) · High ₩160,000 (≈ US$120)

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 (Express bus 5000 to Pangyo, about 90 min (check)) · GMP Gimpo International (Reach by subway and the Shinbundang line via Seoul; about 1 h 30 min (check))

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₩50,000–80,000 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed

Mid

₩80,000–140,000 (≈ US$60–110) excl. bed

High

₩140,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed

• Pangyo is a working and residential district: offices and the Techno Valley empty out at weekends and evenings.
• Some listed sights are aimed at children and families, not general sightseeing.
• Shared e-scooters are common on pavements; watch for them and for cyclists along the streams.
• Summer is hot and humid with heavy rain; winter is cold and dry.