Timeline
18:26
Grab dinner at Red Onion. This Turkish restaurant is located near Dureungiju Park and offers authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Ensure you arrive while they are open; on weekdays and Sundays they close at 21:30, and on Fridays and Saturdays at 22:00. Since sunset is around 19:11, you will have plenty of time to eat before heading to the park.
18:34
Walk to Dureungiju Park. The park is a 47-minute walk from the Statue of Peace, but since you are coming from Red Onion which is near the park, the walk is short. Find a spot in the park facing WNW. On the specified dates (21 Apr to 27 Apr or 15 Aug to 21 Aug), the sun will set directly behind the Pyeongtaek Statue of Peace from this vantage point.
19:11
Watch the sunset. The sun will dip behind the Statue of Peace around 19:11 local time. This is the key moment of the experience. The line of sight is computed, so check the sky for clear conditions.
19:26
End your evening at Dureungiju Park. Stay for a while as the light fades. The park is open late, allowing you to linger in the quiet atmosphere after the sunset.
Local tip
The alignment only works on specific dates. Plan your trip for between 21 April and 27 April, or between 15 August and 21 August. Check the weather forecast for clear skies.
Check before you go
- Red Onion is closed on Mondays. Check their opening hours if visiting on a Monday.
- The sunset alignment is specific to certain dates. Verify the date of your visit matches the alignment window.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Pyeongtaek (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).