Songtan Special Tourist Zone (평택시 송탄 관광특구)

Description

The Songtan Special Tourist Zone in Pyeongtaek is located near a US military base and consists of shopping malls and entertainment facilities. It is often referred to as “Little Itaewon” because it bears a similarity with Itaewon’s alleys. The districts of Sinjang and Seojeong are part of this tourist zone.

The main attraction in the Sinjang district is the shopping mall that was completed in 1998. Visitors can shop and spend their leisure time along the 300-meter-long pedestrian road that starts from the US military base. In Songtan’s Seojeong district, there is a popular cherry blossoms road and a public park where people can relax.

There’s a bike path on Buraksan Mountain and a wide variety of delicious food at the Pyeongtaek Jungang International Market. The Korea-US Friendship Culture Festival is held in October and the Moro Culture & Art Festival in October. The tourist zone is conveniently located near Songtan Station (Seoul Subway Line 1).

[Songtan Special Tourist Zone]
Areas included: Areas around Sinjang 1 (il) to 2 (i), Jisan, Songbuk and Seojeong-dong in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
Area size: 491,316㎡
Tourist attractions: Sinjang Shopping Mall, Jungang International Market, Culture Street, Buraksan Mountain, etc.

data provided by Korea Tourism Organization