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Yongin, Korea

Yongin is a city in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, the largest in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. With a population over 1 million, the city has developed rapidly since the 21st century, recording the highest population growth of any city in the country.

Type CityMetro Area Population 1,000,000

Why go

  • City in Gyeonggi, South Korea.
  • Served by Icheon (G-510) Airfield.

History

Yongin is a city in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, the largest in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. With a population over 1 million, the city has developed rapidly since the 21st century, recording the highest population growth of any city in the country. Yongin is a multi-nuclear city with multiple urban centers, not a single nuclear structure, and Giheung District crosses the Yeongdong Expressway and Dongbaek, while Suji District crosses Pungdeokcheon Stream and Jukjeon.

Where to stay

South Korea, Gyeonggi-do, Yongin-si, Cheoin-gu, 처인구 KR 포곡읍 성산로 633 · hotelthesoom.com
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19-11 Pogok-ro 272beon-gil, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · chaewoom.kr
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19-2 Jeondae-ro 78beon-gil, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · ever-yongin.goldentulip.com
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356-6 Jeondae-ri, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · ramadayongin.com
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South Korea, Gyeonggi-do, Yongin-si, Giheung-gu, Saeun-ro, 173 몬터레이17호텔 · monterey.wywh.co.kr
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South Korea, Gyeonggi-do, Yongin-si, Cheoin-gu, Jungbu-daero 1576beon-gil, 50 호텔 에비뉴 · booking.naver.com
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1081 Jungbu-daero, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · hoteljuno.co.kr
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415, Giheungdanji-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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17 Geumnyeong-ro 117beon-gil, Gimnyangjang-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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910 Baegok-daero, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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South Korea, Gyeonggi-do, Yongin-si, Cheoin-gu, Pogok-eup, Jeondae-ro 78beon-gil, 14-6 KR
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9 Geumnyeong-ro 107beon-gil, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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1102 Baegok-daero, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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355-15 Jeondae-ri, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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57 Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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Restaurants & places to go

Indian, Nepalese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-11:00 · everestfood.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, delivery · mcdonalds.co.kr
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 41 광교마을로, 용인시, 16944 · istarbucks.co.kr
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-02:00,15:00-24:00 · jinhee80150281.modoo.at
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 407 동탄신리천로, 화성시, 18484 · blog.naver.com
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American, 퓨전요리, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:30 ~ 21:00 · 823-6, 화성시 · vertexitaewon.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 11 동탄지성로, 화성시, 18454
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-01:00 Features: takeaway, delivery
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 09:00-21:00 · 14 용구대로2772번길, 용인시, 16866
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Pasta, Salad, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · 20 동탄기흥로520번나길, 화성시, 18470
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 160 동탄역로, 화성시, 18478 · schedulecorp.co.kr
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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International, Restaurant · International restaurant
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Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
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Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 6-10 남사읍 당하로, 용인시, 17118 · instagram.com
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안동국시, 국밥, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:30-21:30 · 7 동학산2길, 화성시, 18450
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Fried Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: 13:07-02:00 Features: takeaway · 16 매영로425번길, 수원시, 16705
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멸치국수, 비빔국수, 만두, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-03:00, Su 09:00-01:00 Features: takeaway
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Ice Cream · ice cream · baskinrobbins.co.kr
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 구성로, 용인시
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Gimbap, Restaurant · Gimbap restaurant · 84 고림로, 용인시, 17151
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 38 성복2로, 16847
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 38 성복2로, 16847
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마카롱, 커피, Cafe · 마카롱/커피 cafe · 3 노작로3길, 화성시, 18459
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Fast Food, Restaurant · Fast Food restaurant · 199 에버랜드로, 용인시, 17023
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냉면, Restaurant · 냉면 restaurant · 40-1 경안천로, 용인시, 17153
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Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant · 99-15 금령로, 17052
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-15:00 Features: vegan options
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해장국, Restaurant · 해장국 restaurant · 446 금학로, 용인시, 17153
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 4 양지로143번길, 용인시, 17158
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-10:00
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · lotteria.com
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Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 14-7 동탄순환대대로3가길, 화성시, 18497 · instagram.com
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-00:00
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 5 삼성1로5길, 화성시, 18449
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American, Steak, Restaurant · American/Steak restaurant
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-24:00 · 6 용구대로2772번길, 용인시, 16866
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00 ~ 22:00 · 54 동탄솔빛로, 화성시
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-17:00 Features: step-free access
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International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 28 마북로247번길, 16891
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Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery
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355 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Suwon Airport (SWU) 15 km to the centre
Suwon, 41, KR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Icheon (G-510) Airfield 26 km to the centre
Jinsangmi-ro, 41, KR
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Yongin (G-501) Airport 6.6 km to the centre
Pogong-ro, 41, KR
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Leisure Aviation Art Airstrip 29 km to the centre
Anseong, 41, KR
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Icheon (G-510) Airfield; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Yongin, Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.