Major city · South Korea
Seongnam성남시
One day is enough for Seongnam’s main districts and markets; add a half‑day if you want Namhansanseong hike.
Seongnam is a large Gyeonggi suburb of Seoul with four functional zones – Old Town, Bundang, Pangyo and Wirye. Most attractions (Moran Market, parks, tech‑district malls) are reachable by subway or bus, so a single day covers the highlights; a second day allows a hike to the nearby UNESCO‑listed Namhansanseong fortress.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, rain)
- Airports
- ICN · GMP
- Nights
- 1
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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 Seongnam112 ▾
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 Seongnam, 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
- SafetySeongnam is generally safe; petty theft is rare but stay alert on crowded buses and markets.
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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 (AREX train to Seoul Station, then subway Line 8 to Seongnam (~1 h total)).
- Getting aroundSubway lines 8, Bundang and the New Bundang Line cover most districts; town‑shuttle buses fill gaps (e.g., Wirye).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)₩3,000–5,000 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealMoran Market street food₩2,000–5,000 (≈ US$2–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))₩12,000–15,000 (≈ US$9–11)
- Metro or bus rideSubway ride₩1,250–1,500 (≈ US$1–2) (check)
- Budget bedGuesthouse dorm bed, a night, per person₩15,000 (≈ US$11)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₩90,000 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₩130,000 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩30,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₩60,000 (≈ US$45) · High ₩100,000 (≈ US$75)
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 (AREX train to Seoul Station, then subway Line 8 to Seongnam (~1 h total)) · GMP Gimpo International Airport (Airport railroad to Seoul, then subway Line 8 to Seongnam (~45 min total))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Seongnam: 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)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
6 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
5 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 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 lines 8, Bundang and the New Bundang Line cover most districts; town‑shuttle buses fill gaps (e.g., Wirye). Taxis and Kakao T app are reliable for short hops.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Namhansanseong Fortress
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h total
Bus from Bundang Station, about 30 min; hike up the trail
UNESCO site with city views; moderate hike, wear good shoes.
Seoul (city centre)
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
Metro Line 8 to Jamsil, then transfer to Line 2; ≈ 40 min
Easy for shopping or palace visits; return same day.
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 1 h 15 min
Express bus from Seongnam Old Town, ~45 min
Check bus schedule; fortress closes 18:00.Check bus schedule; fortress closes 6:00 PM.
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.
Bundang
Near subway, many hotels and guesthouses; good base for day trips to Seoul.
Old Town
Budget inns close to Moran Market and historic streets.
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 × ₩90,000 | ₩90,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₩60,000 | ₩120,000 |
| Subway one‑day pass2 × ₩2,500 · check | ₩5,000 |
| Bus to Namhansanseong (round‑trip)2 × ₩3,000 · check | ₩6,000 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₩45,000 · check | ₩90,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₩31,100 |
| Trip total≈ ₩171,100 per person per day, bed included | ₩342,100≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in won; flights and intercity KTX excluded.
Prices of common things
| Moran Market street food | ₩2,000–5,000 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Coffee (café) | ₩3,000–5,000 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Subway ride | ₩1,250–1,500 (≈ US$1–2) (check) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ₩12,000–15,000 (≈ US$9–11) |
| Bus fare (city) | ₩1,200–1,500 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last subway trains run around midnight; plan return to accommodation.
- Wirye has no subway; use bus or taxi.
- English signage is limited on local buses.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Travel helpline
- 1330
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Seongnam성남시
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My bed tonight
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이 주소로 가 주세요To this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance119
- Travel helpline1330
Embassy
US Consulate in Busan (check); Korean embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Seongnam ↔ Seoul (subway): ≈ ₩1,250 per ride, 40 min (check)
- Bundang ↔ Pangyo (bus): ≈ ₩1,500, 20 min (check)
Say or show
- 죄송합니다 — Excuse me / Sorry (joesonghamnida)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo?)
- 지하철역이 어디에요? — Where is the subway station? (jihacheol yeogi eodieyo?)
- 카드로 결제할 수 있어요? — Can I pay by card? (kadeuro gyeoljehal su isseoyo?)
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 Seongnam. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, rain) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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
- Add a night in Bundang for boutique hotels if budget allows.
- Combine Seongnam with a Seoul day‑trip itinerary for efficient travel.
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