Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs (화성 융릉과 건릉) - Area information - Korea travel information

Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs (화성 융릉과 건릉)

6.2Km    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.

Haewoojae Museum (Mr. Toilet House) (해우재)

Haewoojae Museum (Mr. Toilet House) (해우재)

6.2Km    2024-12-30

463 Jangan-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Haewoojae Museum is the world's only toilet-shaped museum. Its name means "a house to relieve one’s concerns," a term used in temples when referring to the restroom. It includes an exhibition hall, a library, and an experience center. The permanent exhibition on the first floor introduces the history and science of toilets from the 1950s to the present. The second floor hosts special exhibitions. The children's experience center offers the opportunity of learning about the digestive process in the human body. 

Yeongheung Arboretum (영흥수목원)

Yeongheung Arboretum (영흥수목원)

6.4Km    2025-02-04

435 Yeongtong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yeongheung Arboretum boasts a flower and wildflower exhibition garden, a display forest, an ecological forest, and Yeongheung Forest Park. Its iconic greenhouse showcases a diverse collection of unique and exotic plants. The visitor center, offering a comprehensive view of the arboretum, features various exhibitions, educational programs, a gift shop, and a café.

Gwanggyo Lake Park (광교호수공원)

Gwanggyo Lake Park (광교호수공원)

6.5Km    2025-05-22

165 Gwanggyohosu-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gwanggyo Lake Park is the largest lake park in the city center of Korea. The park is designed to blend the scenic nature of Gwanggyosan Mountain and the nearby reservoirs with urban culture. It consists of urban levees and 6 different themed "dumbeong," the Korean term for a pool of water.

Lotte Mart - Yeongtong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 영통점)

Lotte Mart - Yeongtong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 영통점)

6.5Km    2024-04-22

1579, Bongyeong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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E-Mart - Heungdeok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 흥덕)

6.5Km    2024-04-22

60, Heungdeokjungang-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Uiwang Rail Park (의왕레일파크)

Uiwang Rail Park (의왕레일파크)

6.7Km    2023-09-07

209 , Wangsongmotdong-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Uiwang Rail Park is the first rail bike park to have tracks circulating a lake near Seoul. The park comprises a photo zone, bird habitat zone, and speed zone course. It's only a 30-minute drive from Sadang. Despite its location in an urban city, the park has eco-friendly amenities perfect for family outings, couples, and tourists.