Types of Activities to Consider During the Holiday
Chuseok is a great time to get outside! The weather is often gorgeous since the summer heat has faded and a cool breeze often blows across the rice paddies. Since restaurants in the area you are interested in might be closed, it is a great time to plan a picnic!
Also join the Pyeongtaek Food and Fun Facebook group to find out more information about what is happening in the area.
7 Things to Do in or Near Pyeongtaek Over Chuseok
Sosabeol Reservoir Park
000-000-0000
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Also known as Baedari Park, this beautiful manmade pond with a bird sanctuary and tons of walking paths.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 죽백6로 20
Visit one of Pyeongtaek’s many wonderful parks. Over Chuseok the Sosabeol parks are a great choice since a variety of businesses remain open in the area.
Godeok-myeon River Walk
000-000-000
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A long bike path and walking path that follows the river through Godeokbuk.
Hangul Address
경기도 평택시 고덕면 좌교리 970
Grab the kids and go for a long bike ride together on one of the many river bike paths.
Pyeongtaek Lake Recreation Area
000-000-0000
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This is a wonderful place to spend outside with the family. Plenty of space for kids to run and play. Every year locals go here early in the morning to celebrate the New Year. In summer, you can water ski, rent paddle boats, kite board, take sailing classes, watch drive-in movies, visit the art museum, visit cafes, each sashimi, and more.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 현덕면 권관리 315-2
The Pyeongtaek Lake Recreation Area businesses will mostly be closed, which makes it the perfect spot for a Chuseok picnic with friends. You can’t BBQ in the park but you can certainly pack some sandwiches and head that way.
Jangan Hiking and Biking Trails
000-000-0000
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Not far from Buraksan (in fact, you can link these trails together) you will find entrance to an expanding area of hiking and biking trails off the backside of Gukjae University. You actually drive through the university campus and out a tiny back road to get to these trails. Drive carefully and be sure to go here. Its beautiful and worth it. There are also excellent restaurants near the trail head. Parking Heads Up: its best to park in the University parking and follow the riad back to the parking.
Hangul Address
경기도 평택시 장안동 11-2
Hiking is always a great choice over the Chuseok holiday. Maybe it’s time to try a new trail. We recommend the Jangan Hiking and Biking trails because they are only about a 20-minute drive from Sinjang-dong (near Osan Air Force Base) which has many businesses that remain open during the Chuseok holiday.
You can find more local Pyeongtaek hikes in the South of Seoul app by searching “hike” or “hiking”
Rock Bowling Club
031-656-3877
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A fun, fancy bowling spot.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 비전5로 19
There are actually two bowling alleys in Sosabeol that will be open throughout the Chuseok week, this one is the most visually fun! You can download the South of Seoul app to discover more stuff to do in Sosabeol. Many Sosabeol places are open throughout Chuseok.
Godeok Skate Park
000-000-0000
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A small and rideable skate park. Ok, this is actually a big park complex with basketball court courts and playgrounds as well.
Hangul Address
경기도 평택시 고덕동 2388
Maybe it is time you gave the skate park in Godeok a try. The skating area isn’t huge, but the park is gorgeous and skateboarding or inline skating makes any week better! You can easily bring a picnic here! Be warned, the area has not officially opened, which means access to the park can be tricky. Prepare to drive around a little before you figure it out.
Starfield Mall Anseong
1833-9001
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A big mall filled with lots of things like play areas, food courts, grocery shopping, clothes shopping, movie theater, etc.
Hangul Address
경기 안성시 공도읍 서동대로 3930-39
When in doubt, you can always go to the mall! Grab the family and head to Anseong to enjoy the malls many restaurants and activities.
Read Two More Important Blogs About Chuseok!
There is more to know about Chuseok! Be sure to read these two blogs as well
Supporting & Celebrating Chuseok
Best Pyeongtaek Neighborhoods for Chuseok
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