Paju Book City — Paju, Gyeonggi-do. Official data, rebuilt 2026-10-02.
By subway: from Seoul Station to Unjeong is about 49 min (Gyeongui–Jungang Line to Unjeong) — about ₩1,950 on a T-money card. Then 3.8 km to Paju Book City by local bus or taxi.
By bus: 6 Gyeonggi bus stops within 1.5 km — the nearest is Eunseokgyo Sageori (No. 30004), 187 m south. The live box below shows which routes stop there.
Subway time and fare are our estimate from station order and distance, not an official timetable.
About
Paju Book City was formed in 1989 by a group of publishers who sought to modernize the distribution structure of Korea’s publishing industry. The addition of structures later on created its current form as a cultural complex. Today, Paju Book City is home to a large collection of publishing houses, printing companies, and bookbinding companies. Some publishing houses run their own libraries, secondhand book shops, and thematic libraries. There are plenty of book cafés and art shops in the area, and visitors can also occasionally enjoy cultural events, lectures, and concerts by publishing houses.
Description: Korea Tourism Organization, TourAPI (KOGL Type 1).
Hours, closed days, contact
| Address | Munbal-dong, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Hours | Varies by store |
| Closed | Varies by store |
| Admission / age | Open to visitors of all ages |
| Parking | Available |
| Phone | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-955-0050 |
| Website | www.pajubookcity.org |
Weather — next 3 days
| Day | Low / high | Midday | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 9° / 22°C | Clear | 0% |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 8° / 23°C | Overcast | 30% |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 13° / 24°C | Mostly cloudy | 60% |
Korea Meteorological Administration short-range forecast for this spot, 5 a.m. issue.
Getting there from Seoul
By rail — Unjeong station
Unjeong (GTX-A) is 3.8 km from Paju Book City.
Bus stops within 1.5 km (6)
| Bus stop (English · Korean) | Where | Stop No. |
|---|---|---|
| Eunseokgyo Sageori (No. 30004) 은석교사거리 | 187 m south | 30004 |
| Eunseokgyo Sageori (No. 30003) 은석교사거리 | 202 m south | 30003 |
| Dasangyo Bridge 다산교앞 | 256 m north | 30660 |
| Iseok Sageori 이석사거리 | 375 m north | 30680 |
| Booxen Back Gate 북센후문 | 504 m south | 31572 |
| Buksenhumun 북센후문 | 531 m south | 30002 |
“Where” is the distance and compass direction from the map point Korea Tourism Organization gives for Paju Book City. The stop number is the 5-digit number on the stop sign — type it into Naver Map or Kakao Map.
Next buses — live
Pick a stop to see the next buses on every route that serves it — live from Gyeonggi-do’s bus feed.
Map
Red = Paju Book City · blue = bus stops · green = nearest rail station. Tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Often combined with Paju Book City
Places people most often visit on the same trip as Paju Book City (counted from trips to Paju Chulpandanjigeullin Park 파주출판단지근린공원), from Tmap car-navigation data published by the Korea Tourism Organization (May 2024 – April 2025, 12 months combined). It reflects drivers, mostly locals, and is a travel pattern — not a review or a recommendation.
Sights and shopping on the same trip
- Lotte Premium Outlets · Paju branch 롯데프리미엄아울렛/파주점
- Shinsegae Premium Outlets · Paju branch 신세계프리미엄아울렛/파주점
- Mimesiseu Art Museum 미메시스아트뮤지엄
- Gyohajungang Park 교하중앙공원
- Odusan Unification Observatory 오두산통일전망대
- Heyri Art Village 헤이리예술마을
Where people eat on the same trip
- Piseupiseu · Chulpandanji branch 피스피스/출판단지점
- Milkeubuk 밀크북
- Deotiteureongkeu 더티트렁크
- Rapeullandeu 라플란드
- Bongmanne Seafood Kalguksu · Paju Chulpandanji Main Store 복많네해물칼국수/파주출판단지본점
- Malttong Donut Dessert Town · Paju branch 말똥도넛디저트타운/파주점
Chain coffee shops and fast food are left out. Check opening hours before you go — the list is about a year old.
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- Provence Village
- Yangpyeong Dumulmeori
- Pocheon Art Valley
- Herb Island
- Namhansanseong Fortress
- Anyang Art Park
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FAQ
How do I get to Paju Book City from Seoul?
The nearest rail station in the Seoul-area network is Unjeong (3.8 km away, GTX-A). From Seoul Station that is about 49 minutes by subway (our estimate from station order). The closest Gyeonggi bus stops are Eunseokgyo Sageori, Dasangyo Bridge, Iseok Sageori (live arrivals in the box above; the 5-digit stop number also works in Naver Map or Kakao Map).
What are Paju Book City’s opening hours?
Varies by store. Closed: Varies by store. (Korea Tourism Organization data, 2026-10-02.)
Which days is Paju Book City closed?
Regular closing days on record: Varies by store. Holidays and special events can change this — check the official website before you go.
Where does this page get its data?
Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (English descriptions, hours, closing days, parking, contacts), the Seoul station master and Gyeonggi Data Dream bus-stop database (English stop names and locations), and MOLIT TAGO train schedules. Rebuilt every morning.
Sources: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (content 1079706, modified 20240229) · Seoul Open Data station master · Gyeonggi Data Dream BusStation · MOLIT TAGO · page rebuilt 2026-10-02.
