Gyeonggi Shooting Theme Park: Real Pistol Shooting Near Seoul, Prices & How It Works

The Gyeonggi Shooting Theme Park (경기도사격테마파크) in Hwaseong is one of the few places near Seoul where visitors can fire real pistols and shotguns at a proper public range. It’s cheap, too. We went on October 10, 2026, and shot pistols. Here’s how it works, what it costs and what to expect.

Last checked: October 2026. Prices, daily caps and closures can change. Call or check the official site before you go. Dollar figures use about 1,380 KRW = 1 USD (October 2026).

We went ourselves: Friday, October 10, 2026, late afternoon. Pistol, live fire. Our verdict: worth it if you’re in Gyeonggi-do, and the price is low.

Quick facts

How it works

1. Register and pay at the front desk. Bring ID: foreign visitors can use a passport or Korean residence card (Alien Registration Card). Live-fire ranges check identity.
2. Take a queue ticket. Ours was printed for pistol (권총) and showed how many people were waiting ahead. On our late-afternoon visit there were only four.
3. Safety briefing: staff show you how to hold the pistol and give range commands. It’s in Korean, but the instructions are mostly hand signals and demonstration.
4. Shoot, then take your paper target home as a souvenir.

The number of live-fire shooters per day has been capped in recent years because of ammunition supply. Weekends fill up faster, so arrive early or call ahead.

Tips from our visit

• Arrive at least an hour before closing. The queue system means you may wait.
• The range is deep in the countryside. Drive or take a taxi. Public transport is very limited.
• Air rifle and screen or VR shooting are good options for anyone under 14.
• Combine it with Anseong Farmland, about an hour away, for a full Gyeonggi-do day out like we did.

Map — Gyeonggi Shooting Theme Park: Google Maps · Naver Map (Naver Map is still the most reliable app for walking, bus and subway directions in Korea)

FAQ

Can foreigners shoot real guns in Korea?
Yes, at licensed public ranges like this one, under staff supervision. Bring your passport or Korean residence card.

Do I need any experience?
No. Staff give a briefing and stand with you during the session.

Is it expensive?
No. About 20,000 KRW (~$14) for 10 pistol rounds is cheap compared with private ranges in Seoul.

Sources: K-Trip Tips – Gyeonggi Shooting Theme Park · Wegive – Gyeonggi Shooting Theme Park prices · Travel Sketch – first-timer’s visit
Photos: Korea Bestie (our own visit, Oct 2026)