Planned district of Seongnam, South Korea
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Pangyo (판교) is a city in Gyeonggi, administratively part of the city of Seongnam (South of Namhansanseong), just south of Seoul. Pangyo is a planned city surrounding Pangyo-dong, Baekhyeon-dong, Unjung-dong, and Sampyeong-dong of Bundang-gu and Siheung-dong and Sasong-dong of Sujeong-gu (Seongnam city). Since 2010, Pangyo has been a synonym of high-tech district, namely, "Silicon Valley of Korea." Its high concentration of IT and BT companies lured high income class in Korea, turning Pangyo into an emerging innovative and wealthy district of Korea.
West Pangyo is particularly popular among Koreans due to its large amount of detached housing. More than 1,500 lots were developed for sale in West Pangyo alone. Each lot size is approximately 2,520 sq ft (70 pyung). High income families, hiring famous architects, built houses and moved in. Of the many famous architects, Jaeha Lee, Joongwon Lee & Kyung-A Lee, Sungwook Cho, Jaeheon Jung, Seunghoi Kim particularly designed many houses in West Pangyo.
East Pangyo is famous for its IT and BT related companies. Pangyo Techno Valley is a R&D complex focusing on IT, BT, CT and Fusion Technology. Due to its success in many emerging start-up companies, President Park's government announced in 2015 to expand Pangyo Techno Valley into second phase, referring it as "Pangyo Creative Economy Valley". The new site will be north of No. 100 Expressway.
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판교 박물관
A lot of historical relics of Pangyo and Korean culture are displayed in the buildings of the museum. Pangyo Museum shows the history of Seongnam as a museum possessing nine Hanseong Baekje remains that prove the Northeast Asian interchange of Three Kingdoms Period as the concentration area of Hanseong Baekje chamber tombs 1,600 years ago, and two chamber tombs that prove the southward migration of Goguryeo.; Visitors can find and match pieces of relics hidden in the sand, match quiz puzzles, board games, take pictures in Goryeo and Baekje clothes, and take stamps. Free and not only for viewing but also for various experiences. Approximately 2 hours of experience for children ages 4 to 7. Students/adults can also get information on Pangyo's history and excavation of relics. It's a museum for children rather than adults. There are quite a few things that children can experience. Parking space is too tight, so use public transportation whenever possible.You can spend one hour doing something with your kids. It is worthy. Especially you can experience finding old remains (sand play).
You can learn about the ecology of Pangyo. Pangyo Eco Center is a place to aid in children's understanding of the environment and nature and to teach children the importance of preserving the ecosystem.
화랑 공원
A large public park located a 10-minute walk from Pangyo Station. It features wide grass fields, a central lake, and an inline skating rink. As parking space is limited and local bus intervals can be long, walking from the subway station is recommended.
Tyere is a 58-m observation platform on Pangyo. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful view of the Pangyo technovalley from the top of the clean tower.
아이큐아이룸
A digital aquarium located near Exit 1 of Pangyo Station. Rather than live animals, it features virtual marine life exhibits, notably a digital dugong, making it known as an 'aquarium without water'.
판교 테크노 벨리
Pangyo techno valley, a research and development complex, is a place where businesses research institutes related to ICT (Information Communication Technology), BT (Bio Technology), Content Technology (CT), and Nano Technology (NT) are gathered to seek convergence between technologies. Pangyo Station after stepping off for 15-20 minutes on foot to techno Belley get there. Parking is available for 2-3 hours when using buildings. The surroundings are neat, pretty and nice, but the traffic is bad, especially during rush hour. It is very quiet on weekends because it is mostly a working place.
모란시장
The most popular items on the market are chili peppers and dogs. The most popular and controversial thing in Moran Market is dog meat. It accounted for more than 50 percent of the Korean's dog meat distribution at Moran Market, and there were dog slaughterhouses within the market. Thus, the Moran Folk Market was criticized and protested by the World Association for the Protection of Animals and the World Organization for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and was at the center of heated debate. There are a lot of people on weekends. There are many things to see and eat.
낙생고등학교
It now looks like an ordinary high school, but it was the place where on March 1, 1919, people protested against Japanese rule.
판교 아브뉴프랑
A French-inspired shopping and dining complex where visitors can experience the atmosphere of a French-style street in Korea. It features restaurants, cafés, shops and outdoor spaces, making it a popular place for dining, shopping and walking around
GXG 2026 판교게임문화축제
South Korea's largest urban game culture festival held annually at Pangyo Station Square. Rather than focusing solely on playing games, GXG celebrates the broader culture surrounding games, including music, art, and storytelling. Features include the 'GXG SOUND TRACK' game music competition, OST concerts, indie game exhibitions, and various brand experience zones.
There is a swimming pool run by Seongnam City. It has the cleanest and widest facilities. When there are too many visitors, students are given priority.
Public library. There are handy for finding information.; Very convenient place to read and study. Well organized and Free internet for Wifi and Lan. You can take rest outside and stroll. Some restaurants and snack bars near library. If you go to, find location to connect which transportation is the best. The current status of reading rooms can be checked through smart phones.
Children's Library encourages children to develop a reading habit early in their childhood.
Korea's first book-themed children's art museum.
7 theaters with 1432 seats. There are IMAX theaters and 4DX theaters.
A dog park, cafe, a gallery, shopping mall, nail shop, and pet hotel. However, male puppies that have not been neutered are not allowed in. Admission and beverage prices are calculated separately here. The playground is divided by puppy size. The indoor cafes are also divided apart from other spaces, so it's good to spend time with your dog quietly.
메가박스 분당점
It has six theaters and 790 seats. Parking is free for three hours if you present a movie ticket. If the amount exceeds three hours, you pay ₩1,000 per 30 minutes.
한국잡월드
It is a theme park where children can experience various kinds of work. From 4 years old to 4th grade, you can use the 3rd floor Children Experience Center and from 5th to 3rd grade Youth Experience Center Especially, there are lots of activities that are available for preschoolers to experience, so it is good to go out with children on weekends There are various experience facilities such as pizza parlor, police station, cafe, dental clinic, hair salon, etc. and teachers are kind to teach. The amenities and parking facilities are good. Korea Job World is the only national job experience center in the country where teenagers can experience a diverse world of work and explore a more specific career path. National KidZania? It is a public organization under the Ministry of Employment and Labor and is in 501 (Jeongja-dong), Bundang-gu, Seongnam-gu, Gyeonggi Province. Take your lunch box and provide a good place to eat.
백야드
A place where you can enjoy golf with a cafe.
탄천종합운동장
This is Seongnam FC home stadium. It houses the soccer stadium, the swimming pool, bowling alley, and table tennis court. This building was built for the citizens of Pangyo, so all facilities are available free of charge. Swimming fees are cheap. This is the place where they gathered under the electric light board to cheer for the 2002 World Cup team. There are swimming pools of 50m and 25m. It has a large bath and a large powder room. Tanchon Sports Complex is next to Tanchon, so you can enjoy various games and walk along Tanchon. As an auxiliary facility in the playground, various programs such as swimming pool and fitness center are operated. There are also ice rink and bowling alley facilities. Parking is pre-paid ₩1000, and there is a simple food and beverage store.
Thai and Asian fusion food which combines elements of different culinary traditions, brings to you the delicious taste of a Thai and Asian fusion cuisine.
American-style fusion Japanese restaurant.
Vegan restaurant chain. Menu includes soy cutlets, rice, stew, sandwiches, soy steak, noodles and a variety of side dishes.
An Italian restaurant created by Korean restaurant Samwon Garden. This popular bistro & wine offers contemporary Italian cuisine. Multiple locations in Seoul
Italian wine bistro. Pizzas, pastas, seafood, and steak entrees. Great place for food and wine lovers. 17 locations nationwide.
Famous for traditional Korean food.; It is a good crop of food produced on Korean soil, and it serves the right food according to the suit of each ingredient.; Korean taste, Korean tradition, and the dining table of Koreans, Jinjinbansang.; After setting the tabletop, spoon and water cup settings are self-produced.
라비떼
Owner's Chef of the 50 Best chefs at 2019 International Mastershelf Korea. A real oven pizza and pasta restaurant made of oak wood.
데 조로의 집
Famous for dessert. This is the handmade Bakery Cafe by Lee Jang-kwon. Lee Jang-kwon is the runner-up at the 2015 Baking World Cup.
It is a theme street with terraced cafes and theme food and beverage facilities.
dessert store, made by their own
감성타코 판교점
It's a Mexican restaurant. They sell beer and ade as drinks. The two-person set menu does not exceed ₩40,000. Especially during weekday lunch, there are many people waiting for the store to open.
차고145
The garage 145 is the next brand run by Hanubino, a Korean beef restaurant in Bundang. Cha Dol-baik Sam-eup and Sook Sung-woo made a slogan of 145 as a delicious meat restaurant and Pangyo Station. Also, you can enjoy wine with wine corkage free.
제이스팟
It's an American Chinese restaurant called Hotpot. The best meat/ seafood presented at the J's pot in Pangyo is simple (later, kimchi, Mara, Mongolian, tomato, smile and curry), and the clean broth is stronger than the usual shab shabb, and has a weaker taste than Chinese food, so it suits the taste of Koreans.
히카루후
The menu is Japanese homefood. It's in Avenue France. This place usually attracts a lot of people during lunchtime. You usually need to wait about 20 minutes.
후라토 식당 아브뉴프랑 판교점
Three young men decided to recreate the feeling and taste of small restaurants in Tokyo at Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul.
뚜에이오
It's on the Seopangyo. There is a Pangyo library nearby. It is popular as a place to date with a lover. The atmosphere is reminiscent of Christmas. There are always many people on weekdays evenings. It has wood tone's interior. It's an Italian restaurant. The "home-style pasta and steak" presented in the open kitchen by brother owner-shelf is popular, and the instant-grid governance is the signature of the house. The weekday launch will be offered "Salade and Pasta, and National Team Barista Ahn Jae-hyuk’s Coffee."
우상 화로구이
火爐牛肉 A beef grill restaurant.
순우가
Sunwoo uses reliable antibiotic-free Korean beef meat, and there are private rooms that are good for family gatherings and dinners.
다채로움 월남쌈
This restaurant is available for unlimited refills, including ssam vegetable fruits, cow + duck + pork, and rice noodles.
사쿠라테이엔
There are handmade dishes through Japanese special sauce and signature menus that are sold daily.
사위식당
You can enjoy octopus and tripe menus to your taste, and it is also a suitable restaurant for dating.
하이보
This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine, and its main menus are dim sum, Jeon Ga-bok, and Dong Pae-yuk. It has spacious and pleasant facilities.
분당 칼국수
Bundang Kalguksu sells food that applies stylistic cooking techniques to Korean kalguksu.
이가네 양갈비
The restaurant sells lamb skewers and lamb chops and is suitable for a company dinner.
후라토식당 아브뉴프랑
It is a restaurant that serves Tokyo food, and Kyukatsu is the representative menu.
대감집
It is a Korean restaurant where you can enjoy boiled pork stew and raw octopus dishes.
신주옥미
A Korean restaurant specializing in sundae-guk (Korean blood sausage soup) and pork soup. Its menu includes several variations of sundae-guk, boiled pork and handmade sundae. Suitable for a quick meal near Pangyo Station.
손에 손잡고 판교직영점
A Korean-style pub serving traditional Korean dishes and alcoholic drinks. Its menu includes dishes such as dakdoritang, grilled meat and Korean pancakes.
한정선
A premium Korean dessert shop specializing in artisanal fruit chapssaltteok (sweet glutinous rice cakes filled with red bean paste and whole fresh fruits). Popular varieties include whole strawberry, shine muscat, and persimmon rice cakes wrapped in traditional Korean packaging, making them great as gifts or sweet snacks while shopping.
Selections of coffee, tea, drinks, freddos, desserts and pastries.
If you drink to eat XXXL size coffee, go to Mommoth.
루프엑스
A store run by a theater company, recommended beer is delicious. The desk and chair are extremely low.The room connects with the garden and gives a cool feeling.Because of the subtle lighting, anyone can take a selfie and make it pretty. There is a lot of unusual beer here. The friendly beer explanation was great. The atmosphere of day and night is very different here. They have a wide variety of beer selection. The smell of incense and red lights create an exotic vibe. They also have live concerts on weekends. The original purpose is to practice performing. You can use the basement of two buildings and the first floor, and the outer terrace on the first floor, which connects the building. The liquor price is in the mid -₩10,000 range.The sausages are amazing. The staff is very kind.
테라로사
suhadampangyo, 樹下談 [수하담]
Coffee, bakery, brunch, art space, and rooftop. The interior is clean and the interior is pretty. The roof tower is pretty on a nice day. However, due to the lack of parking space, taking your own car is not recommended.
까치화방 판교점
cachihwabang with flowers offers handmade and handmade drinks made from a healthy manufacturing method, as well as warm baking cakes, bouquets, and plants. One of Pangyo's most quiet cafes also has such a difficult access to the bridge between buildings. Prayer meeting is a surprise because many Christians are surprised. There are many plants, so it gives you a comfortable feeling, but it is definitely chilly in winter. Various kinds of meat are decorated with plants, so it is refreshing and drinks are not expensive.
위베이커리
The parking space is a little vague, spacious interior and a clean kitchen. There were various kinds of scones and the staff were very kind. There are only two kinds of coffee: Americano and cafe latte. This is run by Patissue, a former chef at a famous steakhouse in Gangnam. There is Pangyo Hot Place with Owner Bakery Impressive Open Kitchen. The coffee tastes good and bread is recommended, especially croissant.
카랑코에
Kalanchoe Preserved Flower Cafe's concept of preserved flowers that remain fresh for a long time is a caranco-e sensibility & healing cafe that combines various concepts and rooftop on each floor.
무궁화 파이브
A bakery brunch cafe that's good for a quiet meal.
백금당
It is a quiet cafe with delicious souffles and coffee.
어반스피릿
It is a quiet cafe with a pretty interior, where specialty coffee is a signature menu.
블루보틀
A branch of the famous coffee chain known for its minimalist design and excellent pour-over coffee.
펠트커피
A specialty coffee shop known for its clean aesthetic and high-quality espresso drinks.
커스텀커피
A popular local coffee shop famous for its signature rich latte.
콜렉티보
A large, modern cafe often used for business meetings and casual gatherings in the office area.
카페 무라
A spacious, brightly lit cafe famous for its delicious tiramisu and relaxing atmosphere.
크레스타운
A spacious, all-day cafe offering a variety of baked goods and a comfortable seating area.
A reliable chain cafe offering a wide variety of coffee and tea, popular among local employees.
마마스
A popular cafe chain known for its fresh salads, paninis, and coffee, suitable for brunch and lunch.
A luxurious tea salon offering high-end teas, pastries, and brunch/afternoon tea sets.
빽다방
A famous budget-friendly chain offering large-sized drinks and quick service.
폭포맥주 판교본점
A pub in the Pangyo area that stays open until 03:00 on weekdays. It is one of the few drinking spots nearby that remains open until late at night.
The meal here is especially delicious.The road in the parking lot is too narrow. The space is unexpectedly ample. It's too easy to scratch if you make a mistake in moving between floors. The parking lot is a hotel parking lot on the fifth floor, but it doesn't have to be that way. But it's so inconvenient to have to tell the car number at the front every time you come out and go in. There is a 24-hour fitness center.
Clean and cozy place to stay. Host was very helpful and accommodating. Definitely recommend this place if you have a chance to travel near Seoul/Bundang.
판교JS호텔
JS Hotel Bundang - - AK Plaza is located on Rodeo Street of Seohyun Station. The nearby attractions include Bundang Central Park, which is about five minutes away by car, and Namhansanseong Fortress, about 30 minutes by car, and Everland about 40 minutes by car. You can come to the hotel by walking for five minutes from Exit 4 of Seohyun Station. It takes about 10 minutes by car at Seongnam Bus Terminal and 70 minutes at Gimpo International Airport. The hotel offers concierge services, shuttle services, and currency exchange services. You can also use parking lots, business centers, conference rooms, fitness centers, laundry rooms, and more in Hortal.The hotel has 206 rooms decorated with modern interior, each with a private safe, refrigerator, TV, air conditioner, and coffee machine. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, towel, bathrobe, hair dryer, and shower booth, and a separate bathtub is also provided for the room type. At the hotel’s restaurant The Cara Buffet and Dining, you can enjoy a buffet of top-class chefs and have coffee and bakery menus at the Ducara Lounge. Located on the top floor of the hotel, the Ducara Loop Tower offers night views and drinks such as special dishes and cocktails.
에스알호텔 스위츠
S.R. Sweets Bundang - 2 Star Class: Certified by the Korea Tourism Organization - E.R. Sweets Bundang is 5 minutes' walk from Seohyun Station Exit 4 of Bundang Line and about 10 minutes' drive from Pangyo Techno Valley. The surrounding tourist attractions include Abneu Frangwa and Jeong-dong Cafe Alley, which is located 10 minutes by car, and Yul-dong Park, which is 15 minutes by car.The hotel reception is open 24 hours a day, and there is a conference zone for convenient use. We also offer currency exchange and paid dry cleaning services.With a total of 66 rooms and a modern and emotional interior, every room is equipped with air conditioning, TV and mini refrigerators. Also, you can conveniently use the high-speed U- and wireless Internet.On B1F, there is a restaurant called Aria that serves breakfast buffet, and on 1F there is a handmade pie restaurant.
천상
Here you can stay in 105-year-old hanok. This is a hanok experience room.It is a special guest house where visitors can experience traditional Korean house housing culture. Rooms consist of three types and are available only through advance reservations*Experience special guests. - Use outdoor charcoal barbecue - Experience direct fire extinguishing cauldron- Experience collecting vegetables in a vegetable garden
성남호텔갤러리
Seongnam Hotel Gallery - <Three-star: Certified by the Korea Tourism Organization 성남 - Seongnam Hotel Gallery is 4 minutes’ walk from Seohyun Station Exit 4 of Bundang Line and about 10 minutes’ drive from Pangyo Techno Valley. The surrounding tourist attractions include Jeong-dong Cafe Alley, which is lined with nice cafes, and Abneu-Fran, a street mall with French designs, which is 10 minutes drive away.The hotel has 99 rooms and all rooms are furnished with all the amenities.
청계산
Mount Cheonggye in the Gwangju Mountains is known as a typical mud mountain, which lies 220 meters southwest of Mt. 73-14 in Sangjeok-dong, Sangjeok-dong, Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province. It is 620 m above sea level. The admission fee is ₩2,000. You can enjoy the coolness of watching the beautiful valley here. The traffic is very convenient because it spans Seoul. Easy access to subway lines and buses. The hiking trail is gentle and easy to walk. You can see the whole view of Gangnam area in Seoul. A range of courses allows you to select a 1-4 hour hiking course.
탄천
It is a stream that crosses Bundang and passes through Pangyo. A walkway has been built.
You can enjoy South Korea's world class restaurant.
It is in Pangyo Purjio World Marking Store. You can buy various appliances, food, daily necessities, industrial goods, and food ingredients.
판교 일렉트로 마트
A large store that sells electronic products.
구구스
Gugus is the largest used luxury goods trading store in Korea that leads the luxury distribution culture.
카카오프렌즈 판교아지트점
Shopping mall selling Kakao Friends character products
레이디가구 판교 직영점
It is a domestic luxury furniture store.
더 다우닝 라운지
It is a brand of domestic luxury furniture that sells natural leather sofas.
By car
Gyeongbu Expressway, Seoul Ring Expressway, and Yongin-Seoul Expressway pass through Pangyo.
By subway
Shinbudang Line is served by the following six subway stations, listed from the closest to Seoul: Gangnam, Yangjae, Yangjae Citizen's Forest, Cheonggye san, Pangyo, Jeongja
By bus
There are a lot of city express buses. You can use every bus station in Pangyo.
By shared electric kick board
Pangyo has a shared electric kickboard. Pangyo rental the electric kickboard under the name of Kick Going.
By taxi
You can take a taxi at taxi stand. Basic fare of regular taxi is around ₩3,000. The taxi stand is near bus station.
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