Pangyo (νκ΅) 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.
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The area is surrounded by Mt. Cheonggyesan (Mount Blue Stream, 618m) and Geumtosan (Mount Gold Soil) to the north, and Mt. Barasan to the south, with Unjungcheon and Geumtocheon, tributaries of Tancheon, flowing through the center of the city.
The etymological origin of Pangyo derives from a Chinese character "Pan (wide wooden piece)" and "Gyo (bridge)". Pangyo was a wooden bridge located at Unjungcheon (Stream Unjung). Unjung derives from the Chinese character "Un (cloud)" and "Jung (In midst)". Based on Feng-Shui Theory, of all the districts (-dong) in Pangyo, Unjung stands out, having a mountain at the back and a stream in front. During spring and fall, when diurnal temperature shift is severe, there is much fog in Unjungdong.
Pangyo Techno Valley
Districts
Gyeongbu Expressway (No. 1 Expressway) separates the town into two regions. The region west of Gyeongbu Expressway is refer to as Seo-Pangyo (meaning, West Pangyo) and the region east of Gyeongbu Expressway is refer to as Dong-Pangyo (meaning, East Pangyo).
Seo-Pangyo 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.
Dong-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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Pangyo was approved for development in 2001 to alleviate the excessive demand for apartments in Gangnam and central Bundang. The town was developed into an eco-friendly city with the lowest population density among newly developed cities. Pangyo was designed with large green spaces and parks along its streams. Waste facilities, energy plants, and sewage treatment facilities in the community were built to maximize energy efficiency with the use of green technology.
World class medical centers with the latest technologies such as Seoul National University Hospital, Samsung Medical Center, and Hyundai Asan Medical Center are located near Pangyo.
Construction of the town began in 2003, and phase 1 and phase 2 was completed in 2009 and 2010, respectively. However, construction projects such as Pangyo Techno Valley and the Alpha Dome city are still in progress.
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Pangyo techno valley is sometimes background as the novel book. example, author Jang Ryu-Jin's The Joys and Sorrows of the Work. In the novel, Pangyo is described as a space where many startup companies are gathered.
Sports
There are many sports teams in Pangyo. Among them, the most famous team is Seongnam FC. Seongnam FC uses a place called Tancheon Sports center as its home stadium. Seongnam FC compete against FC seoul, and Jeonbuk Hyundae motors in the K-League. Seongnam FC is loved by citizens as a citizen club.
Pangyo's climate is very similar to that of nearby Seoul and Suwon and the attached chart shows Seoul's climate.
Like other Korean provinces, the four seasons are clear and you have to prepare a thick coat if you visit in the winter (from late October to March). The hottest period is between May and September, when the temperature is high and very humid.
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Get in
Cities nearby include Gwangju and Yongin to the east, Gwacheon and Ansan to the south, and Suwon to the south. Approximate travel times from other locations are as follows:
By car
Gyeongbu Expressway, Seoul Ring Expressway, and Yongin-Seoul Expressway pass through Pangyo. These three expressways are accessible through Pangyo IC (Gyeongbu Expressway) and Seopangyo IC (Yongin-Seoul Expressway), and Gyeongbu Expressway and Seoul Ring Expressway intersect at Pangyo JCT, located nearby. Bundang-Naegok City Expressway and Bundang-Suseo City Expressway, which connect the sururbs Bundang and Yongin to Southern Seoul, pass through Dongpangyo.
By subway
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Pangyo Station of Shinbundang Line:
From Gangnam Station [Seoul]: 20 min
From Suwon Station [Suwon]: 1 hr 20 min
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
City Tour Bus operates 09:00 to 17:00 every Saturday in July to November but it is flexible participate in over 15 people. You must have a reservation through telephone or homepage. The telephone number is 070-7813-5000. The bus boarding place is located at the City Hall of Seoul Station, Kyodae Station and the City Hall of Seongnam. You can look around whole of Seongnam. Especially Pangyo, which has the Museum of Pangyo, IQiquarium, etc. For more information, visit the website - Seongnam City Tour Bus
πMuseum of Pangyo(νκ΅ λ°λ¬Όκ΄),191, pangyoro, bundang-gu,β +82 31 729-4535.09:00-18:00.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).free.(updated Nov 2015)
πPangyo Eco Center,21,645Daewangpangyoro, Bundang-gu,β +82 31 8016-0100.10:00-17:00.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.Free.(updated Nov 2015)
πPark. Hwarang.Park. Hwarang is places where superb natural wonders are protected and bequeathed to future generations so that they too may be likewise inspired. It's a place where you can take a rest with your family. You can play on the grass, rest in the shade, and play various games because the park is big. It'll take about 10 minutes to walk from Pangyo Station. The inline skating rink is large and is used frequently. But there is a break in the floor, so it looked a little bit dangerous for children. And there are too many spiders around the bench and the stadium. But the bathroom is clean, well-maintained and has many advantages in general. There is a small but good lake, and the square is also wide. The interval between buses is very long. The bus arrives about every 28 minutes. Transportation is not very good. Public transportation is used by bus. There is a shortage of parking spaces.(updated Nov 2015)
πPangyo Clean Tower,β +82 31 724-4660.09:00-18:00.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.(updated Nov 2015)
πPangyo techno valley(νκ΅ ν ν¬λ Έ 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.(updated Oct 2019)
πMoran folk market(λͺ¨λμμ₯),68 Dunchun-daero Jungwon-gu,β +82 031-721-9905.Open every five days, on days that end in either "4" or "9" of each month.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.(updated Oct 2019)
πSports Center of Pangyo,β +82 31 724-4660.06:00-21:00.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.(updated Nov 2015)
πLibrary of Pangyo,37, 225 Unjungro, Bundang-gu(by bus 340 from Pangyo station),β +82 31-729-4900.09:00-22:00.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.free.(updated Nov 2015)
πChildren's Libraries of Pangyo,75, Pangyoyeokro, Bundang-gu,β +82 31-729-8880.09:00-18:00 (winter), 09:00-20:00 (summer).Children's Library encourages children to develop a reading habit early in their childhood.(updated Nov 2015)
πCGV Pangyo,20, 146 Pangyoyeokro, Bungdang-gu,β +82 31 1544-1122.7 theaters with 1432 seats. There are IMAX theaters and 4DX theaters.(updated Nov 2015)
πDadogDadog,Unjungdong 552-2,β +82 31-8017-7474.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.(updated Oct 2019)
πLotte Mart of Pangyo,741, Sampyeongdong, Bundang-gu,β +31-701-2500.10:00-23:00, closed on Sunday.It is in Pangyo Purjio World Marking Store. You can buy various appliances, food, daily necessities, industrial goods, and food ingredients.(updated Sep 2024)
πPangyo Electro Mart(νκ΅ μΌλ νΈλ‘ λ§νΈ),10,606st daewangpangyo-ro sampeyong dong bun dang gu,β +82 31-8016-1307.11:00-22:00.A large store that sells electronic products.(updated Dec 2019)
πgugus.(ꡬꡬμ€),Jeongja-dong 15-4,β +82 031-711-9968.11:00-20:00.Gugus is the largest used luxury goods trading store in Korea that leads the luxury distribution culture.(updated Nov 2024)
πKakao Friends(μΉ΄μΉ΄μ€νλ μ¦),Baekhyun-dong 532,β +82 031-601-7225.10:00-21:00.Shopping mall selling Kakao Friends character products(updated Nov 2024)
πLady Furniture(λ μ΄λκ°κ΅¬ νκ΅ μ§μμ ),227, Unjung-ro,β +82 070-4418-8022.10:30-19:00.It is a domestic luxury furniture store.(updated Nov 2024)
πThe Downing Lounge(λ λ€μ°λ λΌμ΄μ§),β +82 031-593-2138.10:00-19:30.It is a brand of domestic luxury furniture that sells natural leather sofas.(updated Nov 2024)
lunlapangLoving Hut,13 Seohyeon-ro 429beon-gil, Bundang-gu,,β +82 31 718 0503.Vegan restaurant chain. Menu includes soy cutlets, rice, stew, sandwiches, soy steak, noodles and a variety of side dishes.(updated Nov 2015)
πTe soro house(λ° μ‘°λ‘μ μ§),376 Pangyo-ro Bundang-gu,β +82 031-8017-8248.08:30-20:00.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.(updated Oct 2019)
πAvenue France in Pangyo,25 Dongpan Bridge Road, Bundang-gu, Seongnam.It is a theme street with terraced cafes and theme food and beverage facilities.(updated Oct 2019)
πLune Lapin,931-4 Unjung dong Bundang gu,β +82 31-705-9976.11:00-22:00.dessert store, made by their own(updated Oct 2019)
Seonhan Recipe Pangyo Branch Address: 567-5 in Pangyo-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do. Closed on Mondays, 11:30-20:30. Contact: +82 70-8771-8555. It is a Korean restaurant with minimal chemical seasoning. Waiting can be long on weekends.
Tu A-O, Address: 14-1 Unjung-ro 225, daily 11:00-22:00, Contact: +82 31-8016-1865, Italian restaurant, weekday lunch is crowded so you have to wait. They sell pasta, steak, etc.
πChago145(μ°¨κ³ 145),145 Pangyoyeokro bundang gu,β +82 0507-1342-1450.11:00-14:30, 17:00-22:00.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.(updated Sep 2024)
πHikaroohu(ν카루ν),25 177st dongpanygyoro bundang gu(in Avenue France),β +82-626-0073.11:30-22:00.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.(updated Dec 2019)
πFurato restaurant in Pangyo(νλΌν μλΉ μλΈλ΄νλ νκ΅μ ),25 177st dongpangyoro bundang gu,β +82-31-607-7090.11:30-15:00, 17:30-22:00.Three young men decided to recreate the feeling and taste of small restaurants in Tokyo at Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul.(updated Dec 2019)
Pangyo Cafe street is more like a neighborhood and is a beautiful are. It is the newest of the three cafe areas in Bundang. This is by far the best of the three and is becoming more and more popular.
πCafe de Matinee,2F AK Plaza 263 Seohyeon-dong, Bundang-gu,β +82 31-705-0183.10:00-22:00.Selections of coffee, tea, drinks, freddos, desserts and pastries.(updated Nov 2015)
πouibakery(μλ² μ΄μ»€λ¦¬),4-2 166st unjungro bundang gu,β +82 31 607 2461.10:00-20:00, closed 2nd and 4th Sunday.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.(updated Dec 2019)
πHotel Noblesse,260-5, SeoHyeong-dong, Bundang-gu,β +82 31-702-4591.Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00.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.(updated Dec 2015)
πJS hotel (pangyo)(νκ΅JSνΈν ),36, 311st-hawngsaewoolro bundang gu,β +82 - 1877-8006.Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00.JS Hotel Bundang - <Three Stars: Certified by Korea Tourism Organization> - 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 hotelβs 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.(updated Dec 2019)
πSR sweets hotel(μμ€μνΈν μ€μμΈ ),9,319st-hawngsaewoolro Bundang-gu,β +82-031-702-6565.Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00.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.(updated Dec 2019)
πcheonsang(μ²μ),10- 204st seokunro Bundang-gu,β +82-031-713-8475.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(updated Dec 2019)
πseongnam hotel gallery(μ±λ¨νΈν κ°€λ¬λ¦¬),2-272 seohyeondong Bundang-gu,β +82-031-702-8200.Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00.Seongnam Hotel Gallery - <Three-star: Certified by the Korea Tourism Organization μ±λ¨ - Seongnam Hotel Gallery is 4 minutesβ walk from Seohyun Station Exit 4 of Bundang Line and about 10 minutesβ 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.(updated Dec 2019)
Yonginβ Yongin is the location of large scale amusement parks and resorts (including Korea's largest, Everland), the Korean Folk Village and a ski resort.
Gwacheonβ It lies close to Seoul in the heart of the Seoul National Capital Area, and also lies just east of Anyang.
Seoulβ The capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.