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South Korea

Bucheon / Korea's Unexpected Playground of Fun

MeowScore 😼78/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

May

Delicious Green Onion Pancake at Gyeonggi Green Expo.

🌨️
january

Visit Bucheon for its scenic snow-covered landscapes. ❄️

🏮
february

Experience the unique Bucheon Lantern Festival. 🏮

🌸
march

Enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms in Bucheon. 🌸

🏃‍♂️
april

Participate in the Bucheon Cherry Blossom Marathon. 🏃‍♂️

🍴
may

Savor the delicious Bucheon Green Onion Pancake at the Gyeonggi Green Expo. 🥞

🚣‍♂️
june

Take part in the Bucheon Water Festival. 💦

🎥
july

Experience exciting performances at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. 🎬

🌥️
august

Visit Bucheon to escape the humidity and enjoy the cool breeze. 🌬️

🍂
september

Witness the breathtaking autumn foliage in the mountains surrounding Bucheon. 🍁

📚
october

Enjoy the Bucheon Hanji Culture Festival and learn about traditional Korean paper. 📜

🌤️
november

Experience the beautiful fall scenery at the Bucheon Goganggwan Observatory. 🌅

🎅
december

Get into the holiday spirit with the Bucheon Christmas Festival. 🎄

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The prices for everyday items and food are moderate, but transportation and accommodations can be quite expensive.

Look for deals on public transportation passes and try to stay in budget hotels or hostels.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit city for Seoul

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit city for Seoul

Bucheon is a small city often used as a base for exploring Seoul or for layovers during flights.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in South Korea

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in South Korea

Most places accept credit cards but cash is preferred. Splitting the bill is common, but not expected. Don't tip servers.

internet situation

great Speed

high-speed fiber-optic internet

excellent Availability

wide-spread access in residential areas

great Cellular

decent coverage but weaker in certain locations

Electric socket type F

Common in Europe (except UK and Ireland), Korea, Indonesia, Russia. Accepts Type C, Type E (if pinhole exists).

KRW

1 KRW =
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biking hostile

Limited bike lanes

walkable -ish

Good sidewalks, parks

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

For feline explorers seeking adventure, this whisker-tickling destination offers an abundance of paw-some attractions to keep your tails wagging.

With fur-riendly restaurants, cafes, and parks, wandering cats are sure to find a purr-sidents in this charming city for a cozy catnap between explorations.

Things to do

The mainstream

🚊
Bucheon Station
🐾
Bucheon Public Library
🖌️
Korea Manhwa Museum
🎵
Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Hall
🐱
Aiins World

The mainstream

🚊
Bucheon Station

The main train station of Bucheon, a bustling hub for cat commuters and tourists alike, with convenient access to all major destinations. 🚆🌇

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🐾
Bucheon Public Library

A modern library with plenty of books and resources for cat aficionados to enjoy their reading and research. 📚😻

Google Maps
🖌️
Korea Manhwa Museum

A museum dedicated to the art of Korean comics and graphic novels, with exhibitions and workshops for cat enthusiasts. 📚🐈

Google Maps
🎵
Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Hall

An elegant venue for cat lovers to enjoy classical music performances in a refined atmosphere. 🎻🎶

Google Maps
🐱
Aiins World

A theme park featuring cats as the main characters, with exciting rides and attractions for cat lovers of all ages. 🎢🐾

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Off the beaten path

🤖
Bucheon Robot Land
🖼️
Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art
🌳
Seowon Park
🚉
Bokjeong Station
🏯
Old House in Bucheon

Off the beaten path

🤖
Bucheon Robot Land

A theme park dedicated to robots and technology with interactive exhibits and shows that will fascinate cats and humans alike.

Google Maps
🖼️
Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art

A contemporary art museum with impressive exhibitions and a sculpture garden where cats can appreciate the beauty of art and nature.

Google Maps
🌳
Seowon Park

A peaceful park with a pond and walking trails where cats can relax and enjoy the fresh air and nature.

Google Maps
🚉
Bokjeong Station

A railway station with stunning architecture and a rooftop garden where cats can enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

Google Maps
🏯
Old House in Bucheon

A historic house turned into a cultural center where cats can learn about traditional Korean culture through exhibitions and workshops.

Google Maps

biking hostile

Limited bike lanes

walkable -ish

Good sidewalks, parks

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Bucheon fireworks festival

A massive annual event! A great opportunity to see the city and its famous Sihwa Lake from a beautiful angle. Bring some snacks, drinks, and enjoy the show.

Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra

Excellent quality concerts played by an impressive orchestra. Guaranteed a music-filled evening of classic and contemporary tunes.

Bucheon City Hall

A hub of activity in the city, especially when election season comes around. The building is an interesting piece of architecture and has its own observation deck.

Useful external sites

english.visitkorea.or.kr

Visit Korea↗

Official travel guide for South Korea

en.bc21.or.kr/index.do

Bucheon Tourism↗

Official travel website for Bucheon

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1016955-Bucheon_Gyeonggi_do-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor Bucheon↗

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