Namyangju남양주

The questions people ask first about Namyangju, 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 any standard.
• 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 (≈ under US$1) 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 subway or Gyeongchun line out; about 2 h door to door).
• Getting aroundThe Gyeongui-Jungang line (Donong, Yangjeong, Deokso, Dosim, Paldang, Ungilsan) and the Gyeongchun line (Byeollae to Maseok) cover the city…

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 or rice bowl₩8,000–13,000 (≈ US$6–10)
• Beerdraught / convenience store can₩5,000–7,000 (≈ US$4–6)₩2,500–4,000 (≈ US$2–3)
• Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 mi5 km taxi3.1 mi taxi₩8,000–11,000 (≈ US$6–8)
• Metro or bus rideSubway ride₩1,400–2,000 (≈ US$2) (check)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₩15,000–30,000 (≈ US$11–25)
• Museum or sight ticketMuseum or arboretum entry₩2,000–5,000 (≈ US$2–4) (check)
• Budget bedHostel or motel bed, a night, per person₩25,000 (≈ US$18)
• Mid-range bedHotel or motel double room, a night, per room₩100,000 (≈ US$75)
• High-end bedHotel or motel 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 ₩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 →

The Gyeongui-Jungang line (Donong, Yangjeong, Deokso, Dosim, Paldang, Ungilsan) and the Gyeongchun line (Byeollae to Maseok) cover the city, but stations are far from the sights. Local and village buses fill the gaps; a taxi starts around ₩4,800. Public bikes (Elecle) work along the river paths. A car is the practical choice for Joan-myeon and Gwangneung.

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Namyangju. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

• officialNamyangju city — English site
• officialNamyangju city — Jeong Yak-yong historic site
• officialNamyangju city — National Gwangneung Arboretum
• officialNamyangju city — Namyangju Museum
• officialSilhak Museum
• officialMoran Museum
• secondaryWikivoyage: Namyangju, revision 5203307 (CC BY-SA 4.0)