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Suwon Hwaseong Museum (수원화성박물관)

Suwon Hwaseong Museum (수원화성박물관)

16.4Km    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 Museum Themed Exhibition Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (수원화성박물관 테마전 방화수류정)

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

16.4Km    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. 

Yulam Hot Springs (율암온천)

16.4Km    2025-06-30

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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Hwacheong Galbi (화청갈비)

16.5Km    2025-01-22

12 Changnyong-daero 41beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

This restaurant offers galbi jeongsik, a set meal featuring Suwon wanggalbi at a reasonable price. Available only at lunchtime, the set includes grilled galbi, steamed rice, and a variety of side dishes, making for a satisfying and filling meal. Located near Hwaseong Fortress and the vibrant Haenggung-dong area (also known as Haengnidan Street), it’s an ideal spot to enjoy a meal after exploring Suwon's famous sights.

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    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.

Yeonmudae (Dongjangdae) (연무대 (동장대))

Yeonmudae (Dongjangdae) (연무대 (동장대))

16.7Km    2025-10-23

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

Yeonmudae located inside Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Situated on a relatively high hill between Changnyongmun (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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