Haenggung-dong Mural Village (행궁동 벽화마을)

18.0Km 2024-02-01

9-6 Hwaseomun-ro 72beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Suwon’s Haenggung-dong is the name for 12 neighborhoods, including Jangan-dong and Sinpung-dong, in the Hwaseong Fortress area. It was the most bustling place in Suwon from when the Hwaseong Fortress was built 220 years ago until just a few decades ago. However, with Hwaseong Fortress being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, time seems to have stopped due to strict development regulations. In the meantime, residents, civic groups, and artists came together to paint murals in effort to make the area become more alive. Due to their efforts, the region has now emerged as a tourist attraction visited by as many people as Hwaseong Fortress.
The Haenggung-dong comprises various alleys connected depending on their characteristics, including the Mural Village, Workshop Street, Suwon Chicken Street, and Jidong Market. The Mural Village is divided into six alleyways by theme, including the Haengbokha (Happy) Road, Saranghada (Love) Road, Nuneuroganeun (to Snow) Road, Cheoeumachim (First Morning) Road, Romance Road, and Dwiroganeun (Backward) Road. A photo zone has been set up in front of the mural, and not only the mural but also the walls, roof, and fence are filled with various sculptures and paintings. Many pretty workshops and cafés nearby are also interesting to look around.

Nostalgic Dalgona (추억의달고나)

18.1Km 2024-02-01

44 Haenggung-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

At Nostalgic Dalgona, visitors can make and eat dalgona, a snack that has become world-famous as it frequently appears in Korean content such as drama series like Netflix's Squid Game and entertainment shows. The recipe requires using a ladle and heat to dissolve sugar mixed with a small amount of baking soda. Once dissolved, pour out the caramel-like mix onto a tray, then stamp the surface with a cookie cutter of a preferred shape, such as heart, animal figure, or umbrella. The process of tearing off the edges along the pattern like from the scene in Squid Game can be quite a challenge and fun at the same time.

Baegam Jeil Sikdang (백암제일식당)

18.1Km 2024-02-29

11 Baegam-ro 201beon-gil, Baegam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-332-4608

Baegam Jeil Sikdang, located near Dae Jang Geum Park, is renowned for its signature dish, sundae gukbap (blood sausage and rice soup). The experience of enjoying their sundae with kimchi and diced radish kimchi, paired with the thick soup cooked in a cauldron, is delightful. The Baegam sundae, believed to have originated in Baegam-myeon, was developed to satisfy the hunger of people visiting the large cattle market there during the Joseon dynasty. It is known for its chewy texture, abundant vegetables, and pork head meat. Nearby attractions such as Everland, the Korean Folk Village, and the Mulhyanggi Arboretum offer additional experiences to enrich your visit to the area.

Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress (Hwaseong Haenggung Palace) (화성행궁)

18.2Km 2022-04-08

825, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4677

A haenggung is a temporary palace where the king and royal family retreated to during a war. Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is the largest one of these, used by the Joseon kings since the time of King Jeongjo (r. 1776-1800). In addition to being used as a shelter during war, King Jeongjo also stayed here during trips to worship at his father's tomb. The palace was the location of a splendid feast held on the 60th birthday of his mother, Hyegyeonggung Hong, and many other events, including award certificates for successful candidates of special national exams. These days, the palace serves as a venue for many traditional cultural performances and activities.

Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley (화성어차)

18.2Km 2024-03-20

825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4686

With a design inspired by the royal vehicle used by King Gojong and palanquins of the Joseon dynasty, Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley provides visitors with a comfortable tour around the main attractions of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. It is divided into a sightseeing course that starts at Hwaseong Haenggung Palace and visits the main gates, and a circular course that starts at Yeonmudae Post and visits the main military facilities. Reservations are required on the website. All seats are equipped with an earphone jack offering an audio guide of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress in English, Chinese and Japanese.

Suwon Culture Night (수원 문화재 야행)

18.2Km 2022-07-01

825, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-3572~5

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Hwaseong Temporary Palace are the venue for Suwon Culture Night. Both areas are decorated with media art of eight night experiences. Every corner of the fortress road has history and stories to offer a historical culture experience.

Mulhyanggi Arboretum (물향기수목원)

18.2Km 2021-02-26

211, Cheonghak-ro, Osan-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-378-1261

Mulhyanggi Arboretum is located in Sucheong-dong of Osan, Gyeonggi-do, known since the past to have clear flowing water. The arboretum is 34 hectare in size with 19 different themed gardens with over 1,920 different plants and flowers.

Surfing Zone (서핑존)

18.2Km 2024-11-01

19 Semayeok-ro 41beon-gil, Osan-si, Gyeonggi-do

It is a facility where you can enjoy surfing on a board on artificially created waves with a depth of about 10 cm. In 'I Live Alone', actor Sunghoon challenged surfing here. Indoor surfing is a sport that has recently become popular around the world regardless of weather, waves, or equipment. They rent surfboards and surf clothes for free, and teach beginners how to get on the board, how to center and adjust, so don't be afraid to give it a try. If you struggle to keep your balance while cutting through the current, you will feel the coolness of the accumulated stress being washed away.

Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale (경기도자비엔날레)

18.2Km 2024-09-13

263 Gyeongchung-daero 2697beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-645-0650

The Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale features a range of exhibitions and educational events. The event takes place at various locations in Korea famous for ceramics, including Icheon, Yeoju, and Gwangju.

24 Martial Arts Trial Performance (무예24기 시범공연)

18.3Km 2021-06-07

825, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-267-1644

24 Martials Arts (Muye 24-gi in Korean) refers to the 24 martial art techniques in the Muyedobotongji (Comprehensive Illustrated Manual of Martial Arts). The manual was compiled in 1790 by Confucian scholars Lee Deok-mu and Park Jae-ga, along with the martial arts expert Baek Dong-su, under the orders of King Jeongjo (22nd ruler of the Joseon dynasty). Regarded as a resource for understanding the nature of Korean military science, the manual is an exemplary martial arts compilation that was organized into 24 techniques by adopting the traditional martial arts of Joseon, as well as China and Japan.

The 24 Martial Arts were practiced by the soldiers of the outer military unit of Jangyongyeong, the most elite military troop during the Joseon dynasty. Soldiers stationed at the northern and southern military camps of the Hwaseong Temporary Palace practiced these techniques to effectively guard the palace. It is considered as a significant intangible heritage because of its great historical, artistic, and athletic values. With the restoration of the temporary palace, a regular event is being held to demonstrate the 24 Martial Arts.

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