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Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (방화수류정(동북각루))

Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (방화수류정(동북각루))

8.4Km    2025-05-22

44-6 Suwoncheon-ro 392beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4672

Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion, officially called Dongbukgangnu Pavilion, was built in 1794 during the construction of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. It sits atop a hill east of Hwahongmun Gate and offers beautiful views of the surrounding scenery. For this reason, the pavilion received the nickname Banghwasuryujeong, meaning a pavilion where one can "find flowers and stroll among willow trees." The pavilion was once damaged due to flooding and reconstructed in 1848, followed by continuous recovery and preservation efforts. In 2011, the pavilion was designated as Treasure No. 1709. Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion is evaluated as one of the most original architectures in Hwaseong for its unique composition and roof design that offer a different look depending on the viewer's angle. Known to be the spot where King Jeongjo would stop by to rest on his way to Hwaseong Fortress, the pavilion offers a bird's-eye-view of Yeonmudae Post to the east and Janganmun Gate to the west with Paldalsan Mountain in the background.

Jeongjo Theme Performance Hall (정조테마공연장)

Jeongjo Theme Performance Hall (정조테마공연장)

8.5Km    2024-07-24

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

Jeongjo Theme Performance Hall is located in a hanok-style building just next to the Temporary Palace of Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon. The hall serves as venue to a range of performances, both traditional and modern, and is a great addition to family visits to the area.

Jongi Kkotbat: Duhalmangbonpuli (종이꽃밭 : 두할망본풀이 - 수원)

Jongi Kkotbat: Duhalmangbonpuli (종이꽃밭 : 두할망본풀이 - 수원)

8.5Km    2024-07-24

817 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-290-3578

Jongi Kkotbat is a pansori performance held at Jeongjo Theme Performance Hall in Suwon. 

Hwaseong Fortress Temporary Palace Special Evening Admission (화성행궁 야간개장 <달빛화담,花談> 시즌2 : 연향(宴享))

8.5Km    2024-05-22

825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-290-3612

The Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress, more beautiful by night, is offering special evening admission during the summer months. Visitors at night can enjoy the nation's largest, most well preserved temporary palace in the moonlight, bringing the atmosphere of the palace's past alive.

Hwahongmun Gate (화홍문(華虹門))

Hwahongmun Gate (화홍문(華虹門))

8.5Km    2025-05-22

377 Suwoncheon-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hwahongmun Gate refers to the northern gate of Hwaseong Fortress among the two main gates installed to control the flow of Suwoncheon Stream that cuts through the fortress. Hwahongmun Gate consists of seven arched watergates in varying sizes. The watergate at the center is larger than the others to control the water flow effectively.

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Hwahongmun Gate is known for its beautiful nighttime view, with warm illuminations casting a glow over the gates and walkways. The bridge in front of Hwahongmun, where Sun-jae confessed his feelings to Sol, has become a popular photo spot for fans looking to capture a piece of the romance.

Everland (에버랜드)

Everland (에버랜드)

8.5Km    2025-04-11

199 Everland-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Everland is an amusement park that entertains visitors through attractions in the five themed areas of Global Fair, American Adventure, Magic Land, Zootopia, and European Adventure. The park is decorated according to different themed festivals throughout the year, including Tulip Festival, Rose Festival, Summer Splash, Halloween Festival, Romantic Illumination, and more. One of the park’s most famous rides is T-Express, Korea’s first wooden roller coaster, popular among young visitors. Zootopia is a must-see as it spans an area of 15,000 ㎡ and exhibits 2,000 animals. Lost Valley opened in 2013 and features an ecological safari world with tours by amphibious car to see 150 animals.

Caribbean Bay (캐리비안베이)

Caribbean Bay (캐리비안베이)

8.5Km    2023-03-24

199, Everland-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-320-5000

Caribbean Bay is a world-class water park with various attractions and health facilities based on the theme of the Caribbean coast. Attractions include an artificial wave pool with a x_width of 120 meters and a length of 104 meters, a lazy river that passes through indoor and outdoor pools, and various slides that maximize adventure and thrill. Indoor facilities include a wave pool, slides, spas, and saunas. One of the park's best attractions is Mega Storm, a large, complex water slide. The circular tube starts from the boarding platform 37 meters above the ground and travels 355 meters rotating in all directions and going up and down three rapid descents. The last part of the ride is a large 18-meter funnel-shaped tornado that gives riders a zero gravity experience for about 55 to 60 seconds.

Nostalgic Dalgona (추억의달고나)

Nostalgic Dalgona (추억의달고나)

8.5Km    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.

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

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

8.5Km    2024-04-18

1059, Hyohaeng-ro, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Haenggung-dong Mural Village (행궁동 벽화마을)

Haenggung-dong Mural Village (행궁동 벽화마을)

8.5Km    2025-05-22

9-7 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.

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Haenggung-dong Mural Village sets the scene where Sol and Sun-jae walked to school together. It is also where the memorable scene was filmed of Sol dashingly pushing a flustered Sun-jae against the wall. As you stroll along the low stone walls adorned with murals, it’s easy to imagine the couple’s school-day moments, adding a nostalgic charm to your walk.