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Suwon Hwaseong Museum (수원화성박물관)

Suwon Hwaseong Museum (수원화성박물관)

13.6Km    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.

Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (수원화성문화제)

Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (수원화성문화제)

13.6Km    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. 

Suwon Hwaseong Museum Themed Exhibition Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (수원화성박물관 테마전 방화수류정)

Suwon Hwaseong Museum Themed Exhibition Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (수원화성박물관 테마전 방화수류정)

13.6Km    2025-07-14

21 Changnyong-daero, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4209

Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion stands looking over the Hwahongmun Gate and Yongyeon Pond and is a place where the aspirations of King Jeongjo live on. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress has a total of four pavilions, and Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion is located on the northwestern side of the fortress. The fortresses were built to act as a watchtower for keeping an eye on outside invasion, with Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion being located at the most strategic point. Although it was built as a military watchtower, it was designed to also act as a pavilion, and Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion was recognized as a National Treasure in 2011 for outstanding techniques and aesthetics that represent the Joseon dynasty in the 18th century. 

St. Peter's General Hospital (강남베드로종합병원)

13.7Km    2025-10-23

2633 Nambusunhwan-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gangnam St. Peter's Hospital is a comprehensive medical center with 15 departments, including spine & joint care, cerebrovascular & cardiovascular diseases, hyperhidrosis, facial spasms, pain management, and nephrology, urology, and women’s health.
With 30 years of clinical experience and a cooperative, multidisciplinary approach, we provide trustworthy medical services to international patients as well.
Moving forward, we will continue to uphold our core values and vision by providing patient-centric care that comforts both the body and mind. We are committed to collaborative treatment, social contribution, and continuous academic research, all built upon our 30 years of accumulated expertise.

Yeongheung Arboretum (영흥수목원)

Yeongheung Arboretum (영흥수목원)

13.7Km    2025-02-04

435 Yeongtong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yeongheung Arboretum boasts a flower and wildflower exhibition garden, a display forest, an ecological forest, and Yeongheung Forest Park. Its iconic greenhouse showcases a diverse collection of unique and exotic plants. The visitor center, offering a comprehensive view of the arboretum, features various exhibitions, educational programs, a gift shop, and a café.

Mong Ted (몽테드)

Mong Ted (몽테드)

13.7Km    2025-11-06

14 Hwaseomun-ro 48beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – TV series “Lovely Runner”

Café Mong Ted appears as Sol’s house in the drama, with the blue-gate house across the alley as Sun-jae’s residence. Take a stroll down the alley, perhaps with a yellow umbrella, to feel like the characters in “Lovely Runner.”

Haengnidan Street (행리단길)

13.7Km    2025-06-18

43 Hwaseomun-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Haengnidan Street is a stretch of approximately 612 meters from Hwahongmun Gate of Hwaseong Fortress to Hwaseo Park. The name Haengnidan Street originates from Haenggung-dong (Haenggung referring to the king's temporary palace) and Gyeongnidan Street, a popular area in Itaewon, Seoul. This vibrant district seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, featuring a variety of unique restaurants, stylish cafés, concept stores, and exhibition spaces. It has become one of Suwon's most iconic attractions.

Dongpyun Korean Medicine Clinic (동편부부한의원)

13.8Km    2025-11-28

#202, 2nd Floor, 188 Burim-ro, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Dongpyeon Korean Medicine Clinic focuses on restoring body balance through holistic treatments.
Specialized in detox care, weight control, skin improvement, and pre/postnatal therapy,
it helps the body recover naturally by addressing root causes, not just symptoms.

Suwon Museum of Art (수원시립미술관)

Suwon Museum of Art (수원시립미술관)

13.8Km    2025-05-22

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

Suwon Museum of Art is a cultural and artistic space located in the plaza of Hwaseong Haenggung Palace in Suwon. The building, which embodies the harmony of modernity and nature, includes exhibition halls, a library, classrooms, and a cafeteria. It serves as a place where the spirit of Hwaseong meets contemporary art, offering high-quality exhibitions, immersive interactive displays, and unique showcases focusing on the Suwon region.

Haewoojae Museum (Mr. Toilet House) (해우재)

Haewoojae Museum (Mr. Toilet House) (해우재)

13.8Km    2024-12-30

463 Jangan-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Haewoojae Museum is the world's only toilet-shaped museum. Its name means "a house to relieve one’s concerns," a term used in temples when referring to the restroom. It includes an exhibition hall, a library, and an experience center. The permanent exhibition on the first floor introduces the history and science of toilets from the 1950s to the present. The second floor hosts special exhibitions. The children's experience center offers the opportunity of learning about the digestive process in the human body.