Finding a peaceful spot to unwind is essential when traveling. This guide provides key Korean phrases for tourists seeking recommendations for quiet parks where they can relax away from the bustle. Learn how to ask locals for suggestions, describe your preferences, and understand their directions to find your perfect tranquil oasis in Korea.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 조용한 공원
Pronunciation: jo-yong-han gong-won
Meaning: Quiet park
Asking for Recommendations
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Expression: 실례합니다. 이 근처에 조용한 공원 있나요?
Pronunciation: sil-lye-ham-ni-da. i geun-cheo-e jo-yong-han gong-won in-na-yo?
Meaning: Excuse me. Is there a quiet park near here? -
Expression: 좀 쉴 수 있는 한적한 공원을 찾고 있어요.
Pronunciation: jom swil su in-neun han-jeok-han gong-won-eul chat-go i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I’m looking for a quiet park where I can rest a bit. -
Expression: 혹시 추천해 주실 만한 조용한 공원이 있을까요?
Pronunciation: hok-si chu-cheon-hae ju-sil man-han jo-yong-han gong-won-i i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: By any chance, is there a quiet park you could recommend? -
Expression: 사람이 별로 없는 공원 어디 없을까요?
Pronunciation: sa-ram-i byeol-lo eom-neun gong-won eo-di eop-seul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Isn’t there a park somewhere that doesn’t have many people? -
Expression: 조용히 산책하기 좋은 공원 좀 알려주세요.
Pronunciation: jo-yong-hi san-chaek-ha-gi jo-eun gong-won jom al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please tell me about a park that’s good for a quiet walk. -
Expression: 이 주변에 경치 좋고 조용한 공원이 있습니까?
Pronunciation: i ju-byeon-e gyeong-chi jo-ko jo-yong-han gong-won-i i-sseum-ni-kka?
Meaning: Is there a park around here with good scenery and quietness? -
Expression: 어디 가면 조용한 공원을 찾을 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: eo-di ga-myeon jo-yong-han gong-won-eul cha-jeul su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Where can I go to find a quiet park? -
Expression: 현지인들이 자주 가는 조용한 공원 아세요?
Pronunciation: hyeon-ji-in-deu-ri ja-ju ga-neun jo-yong-han gong-won a-se-yo?
Meaning: Do you know of a quiet park that locals often go to? -
Expression: 관광객이 적은 공원을 가고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: gwan-gwang-gae-gi jeo-geun gong-won-eul ga-go si-peo-yo.
Meaning: I want to go to a park with few tourists. -
Expression: 가장 가까운 조용한 공원이 어디예요?
Pronunciation: ga-jang ga-kka-un jo-yong-han gong-won-i eo-di-ye-yo?
Meaning: Where is the nearest quiet park?
Describing Preferences
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Expression: 저는 조용한 곳을 좋아해요.
Pronunciation: jeo-neun jo-yong-han go-seul jo-a-hae-yo.
Meaning: I like quiet places. -
Expression: 너무 시끄럽지 않은 곳이었으면 좋겠어요.
Pronunciation: neo-mu si-kkeu-reop-ji a-neun go-si-eot-seu-myeon jo-ke-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I hope it’s a place that isn’t too noisy. -
Expression: 편안하게 쉴 수 있는 곳을 원해요.
Pronunciation: pyeon-an-ha-ge swil su in-neun go-seul won-hae-yo.
Meaning: I want a place where I can relax comfortably. -
Expression: 사람이 많지 않은 곳이면 좋겠습니다.
Pronunciation: sa-ram-i man-chi a-neun go-si-myeon jo-ket-sseum-ni-da.
Meaning: It would be good if it’s a place without many people. -
Expression: 자연을 느낄 수 있는 조용한 공원이 좋아요.
Pronunciation: ja-yeon-eul neu-kkil su in-neun jo-yong-han gong-won-i jo-a-yo.
Meaning: I like quiet parks where I can feel nature. -
Expression: 벤치에 앉아서 책 읽기 좋은 곳이면 좋겠어요.
Pronunciation: ben-chi-e an-ja-seo chaek il-gi jo-eun go-si-myeon jo-ke-sseo-yo.
Meaning: It would be nice if it’s a good place to sit on a bench and read a book. -
Expression: 복잡하지 않고 평화로운 곳을 찾아요.
Pronunciation: bok-jap-ha-ji an-ko pyeong-hwa-ro-un go-seul cha-ja-yo.
Meaning: I’m looking for a place that’s not crowded and is peaceful. -
Expression: 아이들 뛰어노는 소리가 적은 곳이 있을까요?
Pronunciation: a-i-deul ttwi-eo-no-neun so-ri-ga jeo-geun go-si i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Is there a place with less noise from children playing? -
Expression: 그늘이 많고 조용한 곳이면 좋겠어요.
Pronunciation: geu-neu-ri man-ko jo-yong-han go-si-myeon jo-ke-sseo-yo.
Meaning: It would be good if it’s a shady and quiet place. -
Expression: 조용히 생각하기 좋은 공원을 추천해주세요.
Pronunciation: jo-yong-hi saeng-gak-ha-gi jo-eun gong-won-eul chu-cheon-hae-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please recommend a park that’s good for thinking quietly.
Understanding Directions and Information
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Expression: 거기까지 어떻게 가나요?
Pronunciation: geo-gi-kka-ji eo-tteo-ke ga-na-yo?
Meaning: How do I get there? -
Expression: 여기서 먼가요?
Pronunciation: yeo-gi-seo meon-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is it far from here? -
Expression: 걸어서 갈 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: geo-reo-seo gal su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I walk there? -
Expression: 버스를 타야 하나요?
Pronunciation: beo-seu-reul ta-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Do I need to take a bus? -
Expression: 지하철역에서 가까워요?
Pronunciation: ji-ha-cheol-lyeok-e-seo ga-kka-wo-yo?
Meaning: Is it close to a subway station? -
Expression: 공원 이름이 뭐예요?
Pronunciation: gong-won i-reu-mi mwo-ye-yo?
Meaning: What is the name of the park? -
Expression: 입장료가 있나요?
Pronunciation: ip-jang-nyo-ga in-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there an entrance fee? -
Expression: 몇 시까지 열어요?
Pronunciation: myeot si-kka-ji yeo-reo-yo?
Meaning: Until what time is it open? -
Expression: 지도에 표시해 주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: ji-do-e pyo-si-hae ju-sil su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Could you mark it on the map for me? -
Expression: 거기 가면 뭐가 특별한가요?
Pronunciation: geo-gi ga-myeon mwo-ga teuk-byeol-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is there anything special if I go there?
Expressing Gratitude
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Expression: 감사합니다!
Pronunciation: gam-sa-ham-ni-da!
Meaning: Thank you! (Formal) -
Expression: 정말 고맙습니다.
Pronunciation: jeong-mal go-map-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Thank you very much. (Formal) -
Expression: 도와주셔서 감사합니다.
Pronunciation: do-wa-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Thank you for your help. -
Expression: 친절하게 알려주셔서 고맙습니다.
Pronunciation: chin-jeol-ha-ge al-lyeo-ju-syeo-seo go-map-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Thank you for kindly letting me know. -
Expression: 덕분에 좋은 곳을 알게 됐어요.
Pronunciation: deok-bun-e jo-eun go-seul al-ge dwae-sseo-yo.
Meaning: Thanks to you, I learned about a good place. -
Expression: 좋은 정보 감사합니다.
Pronunciation: jo-eun jeong-bo gam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Thank you for the good information. -
Expression: 시간 내주셔서 감사합니다.
Pronunciation: si-gan nae-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Thank you for your time. -
Expression: 꼭 가볼게요. 감사합니다.
Pronunciation: kkok ga-bol-ge-yo. gam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: I’ll definitely check it out. Thank you. -
Expression: 많은 도움이 됐어요.
Pronunciation: ma-neun do-u-mi dwae-sseo-yo.
Meaning: It was very helpful.
Cultural Tips
When asking locals for directions or recommendations in Korea, always start with a polite greeting like 실례합니다 (sil-lye-ham-ni-da – Excuse me). Koreans appreciate politeness, especially from foreigners.
Parks in Korea range from large, well-known national parks to smaller neighborhood parks (동네 공원 – dong-ne gong-won). Specify that you want a “quiet” (조용한 – jo-yong-han) or “secluded/tranquil” (한적한 – han-jeok-han) park to get better recommendations.
Many city parks can still be quite lively, especially on weekends or evenings, with exercise equipment, walking paths, and sometimes events. If you truly seek solitude, asking for a place “with few people” (사람이 적은 곳 – sa-ram-i jeo-geun got) might be helpful.
Don’t be surprised if locals go out of their way to help you, sometimes even walking you part of the way or drawing detailed maps. Always express sincere gratitude (감사합니다 – gam-sa-ham-ni-da) for their assistance.
Some parks, especially larger ones or those attached to palaces or specific attractions, might have entrance fees or specific opening hours. It’s good practice to ask about these details.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A tourist (A) approaches a local resident (B) on the street to ask for a recommendation for a quiet park.
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Expression: A: 실례합니다. 말씀 좀 여쭙겠습니다.
Pronunciation: sil-lye-ham-ni-da. mal-sseum jom yeo-jjup-get-sseum-ni-da.
Meaning: Excuse me. May I ask you something? -
Expression: B: 네, 괜찮습니다. 무엇을 도와드릴까요?
Pronunciation: ne, gwaen-chan-sseum-ni-da. mu-eo-seul do-wa-deu-ril-kka-yo?
Meaning: Yes, that’s fine. How can I help you? -
Expression: A: 제가 좀 조용히 쉴 수 있는 공원을 찾고 있는데요. 이 근처에 혹시 한적한 공원이 있을까요?
Pronunciation: je-ga jom jo-yong-hi swil su in-neun gong-won-eul chat-go in-neun-de-yo. i geun-cheo-e hok-si han-jeok-han gong-won-i i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: I’m looking for a park where I can rest quietly. By any chance, is there a tranquil park near here? -
Expression: B: 아, 조용한 공원이요… 네, 여기서 조금만 걸어가면 ‘평화 공원’이라고 작은 공원이 있어요. 거기는 보통 사람이 많지 않아요.
Pronunciation: a, jo-yong-han gong-won-i-yo… ne, yeo-gi-seo jo-geum-man geo-reo-ga-myeon ‘pyeong-hwa gong-won’-i-ra-go ja-geun gong-won-i i-sseo-yo. geo-gi-neun bo-tong sa-ram-i man-chi a-na-yo.
Meaning: Ah, a quiet park… Yes, if you walk just a little from here, there’s a small park called ‘Pyeonghwa Park’. Usually, there aren’t many people there. -
Expression: A: 평화 공원이요? 여기서 많이 먼가요? 걸어서 갈 수 있어요?
Pronunciation: pyeong-hwa gong-won-i-yo? yeo-gi-seo ma-ni meon-ga-yo? geo-reo-seo gal su i-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Pyeonghwa Park? Is it very far from here? Can I walk there? -
Expression: B: 아니요, 멀지 않아요. 걸어서 10분 정도 걸릴 거예요. 이 길 따라 쭉 가시다가 사거리에서 오른쪽으로 가시면 바로 보여요.
Pronunciation: a-ni-yo, meol-ji a-na-yo. geo-reo-seo sip-bun jeong-do geol-lil geo-ye-yo. i gil tta-ra jjuk ga-si-da-ga sa-geo-ri-e-seo o-reun-jjok-eu-ro ga-si-myeon ba-ro bo-yeo-yo.
Meaning: No, it’s not far. It will probably take about 10 minutes on foot. Just go straight along this road, and when you reach the intersection, turn right, and you’ll see it right away. -
Expression: A: 아, 그렇군요! 정말 감사합니다. 덕분에 좋은 곳을 알게 됐네요.
Pronunciation: a, geu-reo-kun-yo! jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da. deok-bun-e jo-eun go-seul al-ge dwaen-ne-yo.
Meaning: Oh, I see! Thank you so much. Thanks to you, I’ve found out about a good place. -
Expression: B: 별말씀을요. 편안하게 쉬다 가세요.
Pronunciation: byeol-mal-sseu-meul-lyo. pyeon-an-ha-ge swi-da ga-se-yo.
Meaning: Don’t mention it. Have a comfortable rest there.
Practice Tips
Practice asking for directions using the phrases above! Try role-playing with a friend or language partner, taking turns being the tourist and the local~
Listen carefully to the pronunciation, especially the syllable breaks. Repeat the phrases aloud until they feel natural. You can use online dictionaries or apps with audio features to check your pronunciation!
Next time you’re in a Korean neighborhood (or even exploring online maps!), try identifying potential parks and practice asking how to get there and if they are quiet. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll become! Good luck finding your peaceful spot!
