Janganmun Geobuk Market Saesutmak Festival (장안문거북시장 새숱막축제)

18.3Km 2024-07-24

40 Jeongjo-ro 934beon-gil, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-890-5757

Janganmun Geobuk Market Saesutmak Festival celebrates the crafting of makgeolli. Festival-goers can enjoy this traditional rice wine with cheap, tasty market foods.

Janganmun Gate (장안문)

18.3Km 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.

Woljeon Museum of Art Icheon (이천시립월전미술관)

18.3Km 2021-01-29

185, Gyeongchung-daero 2709beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-637-0033

The Woljeon Museum of Art Icheon commemorates the great Korean artist Woljeon Chang Woo Soung and his works. The museum was originally opened in Seoul in 1991, when Woljeon donated all of his works to the Woljeon Art and Culture Foundation. It was later moved to Icheon in August 2007 according to Woljeon's will, and expanded to include personal memorabilia.

Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School (수원향교)

18.3Km 2022-12-29

107-9, Hyanggyo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-245-7639

Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School was built in 1291 in front of Hwasan Mountain in Hwaseong where it stayed for nearly 500 years. It was moved to its current location in 1789 with the construction of Hwaseong Fortress. During the move, some of the original wood was exposed to water and began to rot. These parts were repaired in 1795 and efforts were made to prevent the wooden structure from futher damage. The current school is comprised of various halls, gates, and pavilions. It is registered as Gyeonggi-do Cultural Property and operates programs every summer for regional students.

Hyowon’s Bell (효원의 종·서장대)

18.4Km 2021-06-11

825, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-2765

Hyowon’s Bell is located at the summit of Paldalsan Mountain. The bell was created to honor the filial devotion of King Jeongjo towards his father, Crown Prince Sado. The bell has various symbols representing the city of Suwon and its cultural assets. The bell is always rung three times- the first ring is in gratitude for the love of one’s parents, the second to hope for happiness in one’s family, and the third as a prayer for self-improvement.

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

18.4Km 2024-10-24

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.

Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (수원화성문화제)

18.5Km 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.

Olive Young - Seopangyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서판교점)

18.5Km 2024-06-27

120, Unjung-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Seolbong Park (설봉공원)

18.5Km 2021-03-11

128, Gyeongchung-daero 2709beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-634-6770

Nestled at the foot of Seolbongsan Mountain in Icheon, Seolbong Park is the venue for the Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale, Icheon Ceramic Festival, and Icheon Rice Cultural Festival. Outside of festival periods, the park also serves as a rest area for locals, with a wide lake in the center, walking paths, and gardens. Cerapia, a ceramic themed park located within Seolbong Park, offers hands-on programs for visitors to experience ceremics.

Osan Osaek Market Night Beer Festival (오산 오색시장 야맥축제)

18.6Km 2024-05-24

22 Osan-ro 272beon-gil, Osan-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-376-4142

Breweries from across the nation gather with the vendors and sellers of Osaek Market in Osan for this special evening festival. The festival is the perfect blend of traditions with modern life, offering tasty market food with cool, crisp craft beers.

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