Suwon Museum (수원박물관)

14.9Km 28469 2021-03-24

265, Changnyong-daero, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4150

Locaed in Iui-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon Museum has one basement floor and two above-ground floors, spanning over an area of 6,535 ㎡. Suwon Museum consists of two main exhibition halls, Suwon Museum of History and Calligraphy Museum of Korea, showcasing approximately 33,000 relics, and a planned exhibition hall for special occasions and exhibitions.

Suwon Museum of History recreates a scene of Yeongdong Market Street during the1960s. Children can learn and get secondhand experience of what Suwon was like in the past while adult visitors can reminisce the old times.

Calligraphy Museum of Korea is the first calligraphy museum built by a local government. The museum houses Korea's significant calligraphy works. The hall features a spacious area and its display cases are designed with cutting edge technology to highlight the relics on display. Exhibited collections include geumseokmun (metal writing), beopseo (calligraphic specimen of renowned artists of the past), works of renowned calligraphers during the Joseon dynasty, eopil (the writings of Kings), seogan (letters), works of renowned contemporary calligraphers, and more. Also, a planned exhibition hall holds exhibitions with specific themes every year. In addition, the museum offers educational programs for visitors as well as large scale calligraphy events for the general public.

Oseong Sutbul Galbi (오성숯불갈비)

14.9Km 73 2021-03-23

97, Seojeongyeok-ro, 36beon-gil, Pyeongtaek-si Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-667-4546

It is a representative restaurant in Songtan with 30 years of tradition. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do. The most famous menu is grilled spareribs.

Yeonpo Galbi (연포갈비)

15.0Km 11442 2021-02-24

56-1, Jeongjo-ro 906beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-255-1337

Located near Hwahongmun Gate, one the Eight Sights of Suwon, Yeonpo Galbi is the perfect place to stop by for a rest and to eat some authentic Suwon galbi (ribs) while touring the area. With rustic logs on the exterior and a bright, clean interior, the restaurant seeks to capture the local spirit of the neighborhood and aesthetically complement the nearby Hwahongmun Gate. As far as for the food, each dish is designated to be prepared by a specific assistant cook for a consistent taste.

Himart - Suji Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 수지점)

15.1Km 0 2024-04-19

317, Poeun-daero, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Jongga Bongalbi (종가본갈비)

15.1Km 39 2021-03-23

104-23, Jeongam-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-665-3392

It is a great place for holding gathering, where you can eat good-quality meat. This BBQ restaurant is located in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do. The most famous menu is marinated grilled beef ribs.

Olive Young - Hwaseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 화성봉담점)

15.1Km 0 2024-06-27

89, Donghwa-gil, Bongdam-eup, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (수원화성문화제)

15.2Km 54573 2024-09-13

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

Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival is Suwon's landmark festival held every October at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, and the Temporary Palace within the fortress.

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (수원 화성 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

15.2Km 344357 2022-12-29

Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-290-3600

Suwon was one of four main regional government centers during the Joseon dynasty. Hwaseong Fortress, built to protect the city, was designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site on December 12, 1997 for its historical value. The fortress offers various performances daily as well as the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival every fall. The walls stretch for 5,700 kilometers, with Paldalsan Mountain at the center. The fortress, constructed from 1794 to 1796, was built as a display of King Jeongjo’s filial piety towards his father and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power.

Hwaseomun Gate (화서문)

15.2Km 18899 2022-12-29

334, Jangan-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-290-3600

Hwaseomun Gate is the western gate of Hwaseong Fortress, a Treasure. Over the stone mujigae (rainbow) door is a single-story tower gate. Hwaseomun Gate's ongseong (defensive gate) forms a crecent shape, with one side of the ongseong remaining open.

Janganmun Gate (장안문)

15.2Km 17623 2019-12-31

910, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-031-228-4416

Janganmun Gate is the main gate of Hwaseong Fortress at the northern wall. Jangan means capital, implying that Hwaseong Fortress is the secondary capital. Janganmun Gate served as the main gate because the king would pass from this gate when arriving from Hanyang, the capital city, now modern-day Seoul. It is interesting to note that this gate is larger than Sungryemun Gate in Seoul.

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