Yongin is home to large scale amusement parks and resorts (including Korea's largest, Everland), the Korean Folk Village and a ski resort. Although it is outside of the capital Seoul, it is often regarded as a suburb and is reachable on the Seoul metro network.
One of the main television stations, MBC, has its drama studios here, with its K-Drama productions being extremely popular throughout East Asia.
37.259402127.1205572Korean Folk Village (한국 민속촌,韓國民俗村), 90, Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 경기도 용인시 기흥구 민속촌로 90 (보라동) (Metro Line 1, Suwon station free shuttle bus departs from Suwon stn to the Folk Village; ask at the Tourist Information Center), ☏ +82 31-288-0000. A nice outdoor museum in the Yongin suburb with displays that depict the lives of the different social classes and regions of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. Also has some live performances of traditional Korean skills. ₩12,000-18,000.
37.121443127.3369463Yongin Daejanggeum Park (용인 대장금 파크), 25, Yongcheon drama-gil, Baegam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +82 31-337-3241. Mar-Oct: 09:00~18:00; Nov-Feb: 09:00-17:00. Backlot owned by South Korea television station MBC, used for the filming of Korean period dramas (사극 sageuk). Come here to see the outdoor film sets depicting various periods of Korean history, in particular the Three Kingdoms, Goryeo and Joseon eras. It is still in active use, so you could potentially catch your favourite South Korean actors in action if you are lucky. Adult ₩7,000, middle school and high school student ₩6,000, 48 months-elementary student:₩5,000, under 48 months free. (updated Sep 2015)
37.193622127.2784487Wawoo-temple (와우정사), 25-15, Haegok-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +82 31-332-2472. You can see wooden Buddha which is lying. It is 12-m long and listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's biggest Buddha. (updated Sep 2015)
37.325906126.8138999Gyeonggi Province Museum (경기도 미술관), 6, Sanggal-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +82 31-288-5300. 10:00-18:00 or 19:00. Age over 19 ₩4,000, age 8-18 ₩2,000, age under 7 free. (updated Sep 2015)
37.269207127.11036510Nam June Paik Art Center (백남준 아트센터), 10, Paiknamjune-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +82 31-201-8500. 10:00 ~ 18:00 or 19:00. Adults ₩4,000, elementary student, teenager pr soldier ₩2,000, under age 7 free, over age 65 free. (updated Sep 2015)
MBC Dramia (MBC 드라미아), 25, Yongcheon Drama-gil, Baegam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 경기도 용인시 처인구 백암면 용천리 778-1번지 (Take bus 105 from Baegam bus terminal), ☏ +82 2-789-1674, dramia@imbc.com. 09:00-17:00. A backlot built by MBC, one of South Korea's three major television stations. This backlot has been used to film many popular Korean period dramas (사극 sageuk) that have become big hits all over Asia. Visitors may tour sets representing different periods in Korean history from the Three Kingdoms period up to the Joseon Dynasty and if they are lucky, may be able to watch the filming of a period drama series. ₩7,000.
Everland (Metro: Take Yongin-Everline to Jeondae-Everland Station. Buses available from many locations in Seoul). South Korea's most famous theme park. You can experience: T Express: The worlds steepest wooden roller-coaster that reaches speeds of up to 104 km/h. The parade: Various parades throughout the year. Zootopia: A zoo. A mini safari through the zoo can be taken. Animals include bears, tigers and a liger. Tickets are ₩38,000 for adults, and ₩29,000 for kids. Night tickets are available at ₩30,000 and ₩22,000 respectively. Discount coupons worth ₩10,000 are available at the Everland website for foreigners and Koreans accompanied by foreigners with discount coupons. (updated May 2021)
Hiking - There are hiking trails all over the city.
View of Tan stream
Tan stream. It's a branch of Han River. It goes through Yongin, Seongnam and Seoul. You can walk and ride a bicycle. It has exercise equipment, small basketball courts and inline skating rinks sparsely. In the spring, you can see a variety of flowers in full bloom, especially cherry blossoms. (updated Sep 2015)
Bojung Cafe street view in SpringBojung Cafe Street, 11-3, Jukjeon-ro 15beon-gil, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do. There are a lot of charming cafes on this street, which is designated as a cultural car-free street. A flea market is held every weekend. You can buy accessories, fragrant candles and handicrafts there. (updated Sep 2015)
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