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Suwon Yeongdong Market (수원 영동시장)

Suwon Yeongdong Market (수원 영동시장)

16.4Km    2022-07-27

6, Suwoncheon-ro 255beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-251-0171

The neighborhood around Paldalmun Gate serves as the main business district of Suwon, where more than 300 stores and stalls are joined to make a large market. The atmosphere and the physical surroundings help to both keep traditions alive and move into the modern age, which is one of the main aspects of this market that draws in more visitors each year. Since 1917 when the market first opened to the public, the vendors here have specialized in traditional garments, including hanbok (traditional Korean clothes) and accessories. Among 300 stores, 40 stores feature finished hanbok, another 40 stores sell fabric, 70 stores are general clothing store, and the remaining stores sell daily goods, accessories, agricultural and stockbreeding products. In the past, the market was the largest market south of the metropolitan area so people from Suwon, Pyeongtaek, Hwaseong, and Osan frequently visited. An on-going maintenance project to keep the originality of the market began in 2002 and the market now features modernized facilities.

Yulam Hot Springs (율암온천)

16.4Km    2024-02-13

434-14 Oncheon-ro, Paltan-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yulam Hot Springs, known for keeping a small pond unfrozen even in winter, once served as a communal laundry spot for nearby residents. Revered for its therapeutic properties against eye diseases, skin conditions, and arthritis, it was a popular destination for bathing and healing. The facility includes hot springs, open-air baths, changing rooms, and lounge areas. Accessible through a passage outdoors, the charcoal sauna features high-temperature, medium-temperature, and low-temperature rooms. The site also boasts amenities like a pebble walkway, foot baths, and a convenience store.

Lotte Himart - Pyeongchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 평촌점)

Lotte Himart - Pyeongchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 평촌점)

16.5Km    2024-04-22

435, Heungan-daero, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Gwanggyosan Mountain (광교산)

16.6Km    2024-02-29

58 Sanggwanggyo-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gwanggyosan Mountain straddles the cities of Suwon and Yongin. Its summit, Shirubong Peak, stands at 852 meters above sea level. The mountain is located in a plain area with no large mountains around it, and the ridges are very gentle and lush with trees in all directions, so many people visit for forest bathing and hiking. Its winter snowscapes are particularly renowned. Notable cultural assets include the tomb and monument of General Kim Joon Ryong, built to commemorate his great victory during the Qing invasion of Joseon, and the tomb of Sim On who served as a civil minister in Joseon dynasty.

Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs (화성 융릉과 건릉)

16.6Km    2024-03-06

21, Hyohaeng-ro 481beon-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-222-0142

Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs refer to a pair of royal tombs. The complex also contains the History Center. Yungneung houses the remains of King Jangjo (1735-1762; also known as Crown Prince Sado) and Queen Heongyeong (1735-1816; Lady Hyegyeong of the Pungsan Hong clan), while Geolleung houses the remains of King Jeongjo (1752-1800), King Jangjo’s son, and Queen Hyoui (1753-1821). King Jeongjo is said to have expressed his wish to be buried here to stay close to his father.

Motgol Market (못골종합시장)

Motgol Market (못골종합시장)

16.6Km    2024-11-08

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.

Yeonmudae Post (Dongjangdae) (연무대 (동장대))

Yeonmudae Post (Dongjangdae) (연무대 (동장대))

16.7Km    2019-12-31

20, Changnyong-daero 103beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4686

Yeonmudae Post is located inside Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Situated on a relatively high hill between Changryongmun (the east gate of the fortress) and Hwahongmun (a north floodgate), Yeonmudae is an excellent military observation post with sweeping views of the inside of the fortress. After the fortress was completed in 1796, Yeonmudae was used as a training ground for troops for over two centuries, where they learned fighting skills involving swords, spears and arrows.

At Yeonmudae, visitors can learn archery while wearing traditional military attire; the fortress also offers a wide array of performances for visitors to appreciate traditional Korean culture. Yeomudae is included in the Suwon City Tour course.

Olive Young - Siheung Daeya Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 시흥대야)

Olive Young - Siheung Daeya Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 시흥대야)

16.7Km    2024-04-16

52, Bidulgigongwon 7-gil, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Suwon Jidong Mural Village (수원 지동벽화마을)

Suwon Jidong Mural Village (수원 지동벽화마을)

16.8Km    2024-10-24

75-5 Changnyongmun-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

A friendly alley with Kuk Yeonsoo’s house 
Jidong Mural Village is a neighborhood with many winding alleys where Kuk Yeonsoo lived. Murals with seven themes are painted on the 6km-long road, so just walking along the pictures is as fun as a treasure hunt. As you walk, you will see a familiar green gate next to Jidong Supermarket, which is the house of Kuk Yeonsoo in the drama. As rainbow murals often appeared on the opposite side in the drama, there are many fans who take proof shots here.

Lotte Mart - Siheung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 시흥점)

Lotte Mart - Siheung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 시흥점)

16.8Km    2024-04-22

28, Bidulgigongwon-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do

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