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Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당)

11.4Km    2025-01-17

2406 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The Seoul Arts Center is the representative art complex of Korea. It is comprised of the Opera House, Concert Hall, Art Gallery, Calligraphy Museum, Art Material Hall, and an outdoor stage. You can enjoy various performances and exhibitions all in one site.

The Opera House and Concert Hall consist of a total of five performance halls offering an average of 800 performances ever year, whereas the Art Gallery and Calligraphy Museum has seven exhibition halls providing various exhibitions throughout the year. The outdoor stage also provides various genres of performances all year round.

Olive Young - Gwanak Town [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 관악 타운)

11.4Km    2024-06-27

173, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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Suwon Museum of Art (수원시립미술관)

Suwon Museum of Art (수원시립미술관)

11.4Km    2025-05-22

833 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Suwon Museum of Art is a cultural and artistic space located in the plaza of Hwaseong Haenggung Palace in Suwon. The building, which embodies the harmony of modernity and nature, includes exhibition halls, a library, classrooms, and a cafeteria. It serves as a place where the spirit of Hwaseong meets contemporary art, offering high-quality exhibitions, immersive interactive displays, and unique showcases focusing on the Suwon region.

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

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

11.4Km    2025-05-22

825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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.

24 Martial Arts Trial Performance (무예24기 시범공연)

24 Martial Arts Trial Performance (무예24기 시범공연)

11.4Km    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.

Suwon Culture Night (수원 문화재 야행)

Suwon Culture Night (수원 문화재 야행)

11.4Km    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.

Himart - Geumcheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 금천점)

Himart - Geumcheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 금천점)

11.5Km    2024-04-18

322, Siheung-daero, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

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Wansan Jeong (완산정)

Wansan Jeong (완산정)

11.5Km    2021-03-29

484, Bongcheon-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-878-3400

A restaurant where you can enjoy refreshing bean sprout hangover soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwanak-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is bean sprout hangover soup.

Hwacheong Galbi (화청갈비)

11.5Km    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.

Suwon Gwanggyo Museum (수원광교박물관)

11.5Km    2021-10-23

182, Gwanggyo-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4175

Suwon Gwanggyo Museum features a variety of relics that were discovered during the construction of Gwanggyo New Town. The exhibitions focus on the history and culture of the Gwanggyo area based on artifacts along with materials related to Korea’s modern history, Dokdo Island, and Admiral Yi Sun-sin. Suwon Gwanggyo Museum is located in Gwanggyo History Park near the burial site of Sim On and Prince Hyeryeong, providing a great opportunity for visitors to learn about Korea’s history as well as enjoy a relaxing stroll around the park.