castle
Hwaseong Fortress
A UNESCO-listed late 18th-century fortress surrounding the center of Suwon, blending Eastern and Western architectural styles.
33 km · about 40 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGyeonggi-do
Pyeongtaek
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia
About Pyeongtaek
Pyeongtaek sits on the route: 20 minutes from Seonghwan, 33km from Hwaseong Fortress.
Pyeongtaek is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, with about 360,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Seonghwan, about 10 km away.
Pyeongtaek (Korean: 평택; Korean pronunciation: [pʰjʌŋ.tʰɛk̚]) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Located in the southwestern part of the province, Pyeongtaek was founded as a union of two districts in 1940. It was elevated to city status in 1986 and is home to a South Korean naval base and a largeRead more
concentration of United States troops. The South Korean government plans to transform Pyeongtaek into an international economic hub to coincide with the move of United States Forces Korea (USFK) to Pyeongtaek. During the Korean War, it was the site of the Battle of Pyongtaek, an early battle between U.S. and North Korean forces. It is also the location of Pyeongtaek University.
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What is there to see near Pyeongtaek?
Within an hour or so of Pyeongtaek: Hwaseong Fortress (33 km), Everland (35 km), Lotte World (57 km), Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky (58 km).
Where is Pyeongtaek?
Pyeongtaek is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, about 10 km from Seonghwan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 364,694
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gyeonggi-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 36.9947, 127.0889
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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Worth the detour from Pyeongtaek
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Everland
South Korea's largest theme park near Seoul featuring five themed zones, a zoo, and world-class roller coasters.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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Lotte World
Seoul's massive indoor and outdoor theme park holding the Guinness record for the world's largest indoor amusement park.
57 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky
South Korea's tallest building at 555 meters with the Seoul Sky observation deck offering sweeping views of the entire metropolitan area.
58 km · about 65 min drive
museum
National Museum of Korea
One of Asia's largest museums, showcasing Korean history and art from the Paleolithic era to modern times.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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- 58 kmLotte World Tower Seoul SkySouth Korea's tallest building at 555 meters with the Seoul Sky observation deck offering sweeping views of the entire metropolitan area.
- 63 kmN Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower)A communication and observation tower atop Namsan Mountain offering panoramic views of Seoul and famous for its love lock fences.
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