Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (수원화성문화제)

14.7Km 2025-07-09

825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-3920

Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosts the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival every autumn. The festival’s main event is the “King Jeongjo’s Royal Parade,” a reenactment of King Jeongjo’s procession to pay respects to his father Crown Prince Sado’s tomb. This spectacular event features over 4,000 participants in traditional Joseon-era costumes marching along a 59km route. The “King Jeongjo’s Dasobangwa” program, offering a taste of royal court cuisine served for the Banquet of Lady Hyegyeong-Gung Hong, is especially popular among international tourists. Additionally, the festival includes fortress-building experiences, night tours, and various reenactment events and performances, all linked to Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon.

◎Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon
This planned city was built by King Jeongjo during the Joseon Dynasty. It is considered a pinnacle of Korean fortress culture, incorporating the advanced technologies of its time.

Cheonghaejin(청해진)

14.7Km 2021-04-13

33 Seongnae-ro 6-gil Gangdong-gu Seoul
+82-2-484-1551

It is a 100-year-old store that has been loved by customers for a long time while maintaining its reputation for over 30 years. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is seafood pancake.

Nana Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (나나 성형외과의원)

14.7Km 2024-06-26

492, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Nana Plastic Surgery (나나성형외과의원)

14.7Km 2025-07-29

(2nd-10th and 12th-13th Floors, HM Tower), 492 Gamnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Nana Plastic Surgery Center provides one-on-one care that takes into account individual characteristics.

We boast a system that makes patients feel at ease. For example, we have surveillance cameras in the operating room, a system where doctors are responsible for safe surgery with their real names, and a resident anesthesiologist.

We have specialized doctors in each field (eye/nose/breast/facial contouring cosmetic surgeries, cosmetic surgery for men, skin lifting, body contouring surgery, non-invasive procedures, collaboration with otolaryngologists, breast examination, etc.). They treat patients with great care and always strive for satisfactory results.

Hotel Samjung (호텔 삼정)

14.7Km 2021-05-11

150, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-557-1221

Hotel Samjung is located in the middle of the busy Gangnam area. The hotel aims to serve as a restful retreat for weary business guests. The guestrooms are designed artfully in different themes by floor. The hotel features a large-scaled banquet hall, a wedding hall, and restaurants as well as other facilities including a sauna, fitness center, business center, and a wedding gallery.

Suwon Hwaseong Museum (수원화성박물관)

14.7Km 2021-12-21

21, Changnyong-daero, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4242

Suwon Hwaseong Museum presents the history and culture of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, an important Korean cultural asset and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Visitors to the museum can learn about the formation of the fortress and the city of Suwon itself through detailed, systematically designed exhititions. The museum houses an extensive collection of items that showcase the construction and development of the fortress, as well as gatherings and events that took place within the fortress.

Uniqlo - Sadang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 사당)

14.7Km 2024-04-18

B1 of Pastel City Sadang, 11, Bangbaecheon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Poom Seoul (품 서울)

14.7Km 2024-03-07

6, Samseong-ro 126-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-9007

Poom Seoul brings together traditional Korean cuisine and contemporary inspirations. Based on the cuisine enjoyed in the royal court or among the aristocracy of Joseon, Poom Seoul offers Korean table d’hote course menus made with seasonal ingredients and natural seasoning in both lunch and dinner courses. The restaurant was included in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2020. Visitors must place a reservation at least a day in advance before the visit. Poom Seoul can be found near Exit 6 of Cheongdam Station.

Damgeum (담금)

14.7Km 2024-03-26

37 Seongnae-ro 18-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

With its faded white-toned outdoor and indoor interiors and various plants, Cafe Damgeum makes one feel as if they are in a quiet cafe in Italy. The menu includes Italian brunch, dessert, and espresso. Espresso is available in many varieties. Also, this place serves handmade gelato certified by the Italian government, so visitors can enjoy this rich, soft, and delicious Italian dessert. The representative coffee drinks here are espresso and espresso con panna. Espresso con panna has a thick layer of cream on top, allowing one to taste the bitterness of coffee and the sweetness of cream at the same time.

Kumkang - Gangnam Main Branch (금강제화 (강남본점))

14.8Km 2021-06-30

500, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-541-8081

Kumkang is Korea's leading fashion retailer specializing in formal, casual and athletic footwear, as well as trendy clothing and accessories. Located on the famous Gangnam-daero, Kumkang Gangnam carries a wide selection of trendy footwear for both men and women. Moreover, customers may receive free product consultation from product specialists at the customer service center.

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