Gyeonggi (around Seoul) · 평택시
Pyeongtaek: what to see and do
A southern Gyeonggi city of old family homes, a big lake and a riverside park, with few tourist crowds.
Known for
- Ahn Jae-hong's birthplace
- Munheonsa, shrine of Jeong Do-jeon
- Asan Lake (Pyeongtaek Lake)
What to do
Visit the birthplace of the journalist Ahn Jae-hong and the shrine of the Joseon statesman Jeong Do-jeon. Then spend time by the lake or at Utdari Culture Village.
Tip: The sights are spread out, so a car or taxi works better than buses.
From Seoul: Subway Line 1, about 1 h 30; SRT from Suseo, 25 min
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