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Hwaseong SODA Art Museum (소다미술관)

2.4Km    2025-10-28

30, Hyohaeng-ro 707beon-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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As the first municipal art museum in Hwaseong, a large sauna building that had been abandoned for a long time after closing was renovated into an art museum. It was featured in the drama as a place where Choi Ung's exhibition was held. Although the scale is not large, the space composition is efficient, including an outdoor gallery, an exhibition hall, a rooftop exhibition hall, a café, and a souvenir shop. It is convenient to purchase a combo ticket that combines exhibition viewing and drinks.

Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs (화성 융릉과 건릉)

2.4Km    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.

Hwaseong Yongjusa Temple (용주사(화성))

Hwaseong Yongjusa Temple (용주사(화성))

3.1Km    2021-12-21

136, Yongju-ro, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-234-0040

Yongjusa Temple is located near Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs. This site was originally the location of Garyangsa Temple, which was constructed in 854, during the 16th year of King Munseong of the Silla Kingdom. The temple was very famous as it was surrounded by beautiful mountains and crystal clear waters. However, the temple was destroyed by fire during the Manchu War of 1636.

During the Joseon dynasty, King Jeongjo moved the tomb of his father to this spot, and built Yongjusa Temple here to pray for the repose of his father’s soul. It is said that one night before the temple was completed, King Jeongjo dreamt of a dragon ascending to the sky holding a magic ball in its mouth. He therefore named the temple “Yongjusa,” which means the temple of a dragon with a magic ball in Korean.

The courtyard of the temple contains the Bronze Bell of Yongjusa Temple, a National Treasure; a stone pagoda; Daeungbojeon (the main hall); and Cheonboru Pavilion. Visitors to Yongjusa Temple can also find the “Bumoeunjunggyeong” books, which were written by King Jeongjo on the subject of filial affection and respect for one’s parents. These days, Yongjusa Temple and the Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs are highly valued for their cultural heritage.

Himart - Bongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 봉담점)

Himart - Bongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 봉담점)

3.5Km    2024-04-18

306, Hyohaeng-ro, Bongdam-eup, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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

3.7Km    2024-06-27

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

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E-Mart - Hwaseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 화성봉담)

E-Mart - Hwaseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 화성봉담)

3.7Km    2024-04-22

278, Hyohaeng-ro, Bongdam-eup, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Byeongjeom Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 병점역점)

4.9Km    2024-06-27

2, Byeongjeom 3-ro, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Homeplus Byeongjeom Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홈플러스병점점)

5.0Km    2024-06-27

1F, 985, Gyeonggi-daero, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Lotte Himart - Byeongjeom Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 병점점)

Lotte Himart - Byeongjeom Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 병점점)

5.3Km    2024-04-22

991, Hyohaeng-ro, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Surfing Zone (서핑존)

Surfing Zone (서핑존)

5.4Km    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.