Suwon Arboretum Irwol (일월수목원)

7.3Km 2025-05-22

61 Irwol-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Suwon Arboretum Irwol is an urban arboretum in Suwon that is an ecological landmark. It features a variety of gardens, including a forest garden, conifer garden, ecological observation garden, meadow garden, dry garden, exhibition greenhouse, shrub garden, and grass garden. The arboretum also includes facilities such as a library, a playground, waterside deck, and the Irwol Reservoir. Visitors can participate in a range of programs, such as guided tours, plant workshops, and ecological activities.

Motgol Market (못골종합시장)

7.3Km 2025-10-23

10-12 Suwoncheon-ro 258beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-246-5638

Motgol Market features a variety of shops selling side dishes and ingredients ranging from fresh and dried fish to meat, vegetables, rice cake, and more. The sells make great efforts in promoting trust between merchant and customer, providing their products at the lowest prices with a friendly smile. The market stands as a representative culture market of Korea, thanks to the convinence in shopping and the affordable products.

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Motgol Market is where Sol and her mother shopped for groceries for her father’s memorial ceremony, with their playful bickering over the fruits for the ritual adding a heartwarming touch. The market is filled with affordable, high-quality food, making it a popular spot for both tourists and locals.

Suwon Workshop Street (수원 공방거리)

7.3Km 2024-12-11

Namchang-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Suwon Workshop Street stretches from the plaza of Hwaseong Haenggung Palace to the Nammun Rodeo Youth Culture Performance Hall near Paldalmun Gate. The street is lined with workshops where artists display and sell their handmade crafts. Visitors can engage in various craft experiences, including woodcraft, hanji (traditional Korean paper) craft, ribbon craft, sewing, and metalworking, while also shopping for unique handmade items. In addition to the workshops, the street features Haenggung Sarangchae, a cozy spot for travelers to unwind, the Museum of Memories, and several charming cafés.

Wolhwawon Garden (월화원)

7.3Km 2024-03-20

399 Dongsuwon-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4181

Wolhwawon Garden is nestled in Hyowon Park of Suwon and features elements that are heavily influenced by Chinese culture. The garden was established as a result of a special memorandom of agreement (MOU) signed in 2003 between the provincial governments of Gyeonggi-do in Korea and Guangdong in China, in appreciation of the two city's cooperative relationship. It boasts traditional gardens and architecture, man-made lakes and waterfalls designed in the Cantonese style.

Hyowon’s Bell (효원의 종·서장대)

7.3Km 2025-05-22

Namchang-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hyowon’s Bell is located at the summit of Paldalsan Mountain. The bell was created to honor the filial devotion of King Jeongjo towards his father, Crown Prince Sado. The bell has various symbols representing the city of Suwon and its cultural assets. The bell is always rung three times- the first ring is in gratitude for the love of one’s parents, the second to hope for happiness in one’s family, and the third as a prayer for self-improvement.

Smob - Suwon Branch (스몹 수원)

7.4Km 2024-05-23

175 Suseong-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Suwon branch of Smob is located on the 7th floor of Suwon Starfield. Smob features 25 attractions based on various sports that are enjoyable for everyone, including those who aren't particularly athletic or interested in sports.

Starfield Suwon (스타필드 수원)

7.4Km 2025-05-22

175 Suseong-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Starfield Suwon is an eight-story complex shopping mall where you can enjoy shopping, culture, and entertainment all in one place. The mall includes various shopping options, such as a warehouse-style discount store, a themed electronics specialty store, restaurants and cafés, and shops specialized in beauty products, apparel, and lifestyle goods. Various types of entertainment are available, such as a movie theater and SMOB, an indoor sports park where you can try ziplining and rock climbing.

Suwon Chicken Street (수원통닭거리)

7.5Km 2025-05-22

16 Jeongjo-ro 800beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Suwon Chicken Street, located in a small 100 m-long alley on Paldal-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon, is where about 11 stores, ranging from the original store that opened in 1970 to new ones, serve fried whole chicken. It is the tradition of Suwon Chicken Street to pour oil into a large cauldron and fry chicken. The menu only consists of fried chicken and seasoned fried chicken, but they are gaining popularity for their savory taste, different from those of famous chicken brands. In Suwon Chicken Street, you can meet the granny of “Maehyang Tongdak,” who has been selling fried chicken in Suwon Chicken Street since the 1970s using the chicken she raised in a chicken coop on a stall, as well as the famous “Yongseong Tongdak" and “Jinmi Tongdak" in this alley. The chicken price is low, so you don't have to worry about it. Thanks to plentiful servings and unique taste, the shops on this street are crowded with customers from all over the country, including students, who come having heard of the place by word of mouth.

Four Seasons Healing Farm (포시즌힐링팜)

7.5Km 2025-02-04

316-25 Seosuwon-ro 594beon-gil, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Four Seasons Healing Farm is an experiential therapeutic farm where the whole family can enjoy various agricultural activities while also resting and refreshing. Potato scavenger hunts, seasonal pot planting, turtle feeding, and photo sessions are available, and the indoor farm allows visitors to enjoy these activities regardless of the weather. There is also a rabbit feeding area, and an indoor sand playground where children can have fun before and after programmed classes.

Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress (Hwaseong Haenggung Palace) (화성행궁)

7.6Km 2025-05-22

825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

A haenggung is a temporary palace where the king and royal family retreated to during a war. Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is the largest one of these, used by the Joseon kings since the time of King Jeongjo (r. 1776-1800). In addition to being used as a shelter during war, King Jeongjo also stayed here during trips to worship at his father's tomb. The palace was the location of a splendid feast held on the 60th birthday of his mother, Hyegyeonggung Hong, and many other events, including award certificates for successful candidates of special national exams. These days, the palace serves as a venue for many traditional cultural performances and activities.

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