Anseong travel guide

Anseong is best known as a center of traditional Korean performing arts, particularly Namsadang nori, a form of itinerant folk performance that once traveled the country. The city hosts the annual Anseong Baudeogi Festival, named after Baudeogi, remembered as Korea’s first female clown and a symbol of the free-spirited performers who once gathered here. During the festival season, Anseong briefly transforms from a quiet provincial city into a lively stage for traditional music, dance, and street performances.

Getting in

Anseong is in the southern part of Gyeonggi-do, between Seoul and the Chungcheong area, so it has good access to transportation. It is about 80 km from Seoul (70-80 min) and 40 km from Suwon (approx. 50 min), and can be easily reached by car, express bus, and intercity bus.

Getting around

Anseong City is relatively small, and the main tourist attraction is about 10 to 20 minutes by car from the main street. Public transportation has city buses, but the interval between buses can be long, so it is convenient to use private cars or taxis for efficient movement. City buses and taxis in Anseong accept 'T-money' and 'Cashbee' transportation cards, which can be purchased and topped up at convenience stores. Cash payment is also accepted, though having small bills is recommended.

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