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Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School (수원향교)

Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School (수원향교)

1.7Km    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.

Olive Young - Suwon Jangan-gu Office Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 수원장안구청사거리)

Olive Young - Suwon Jangan-gu Office Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 수원장안구청사거리)

1.7Km    2024-04-19

920, Gyeongsu-daero, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Kabojung (가보정)

Kabojung (가보정)

1.8Km    2024-02-21

282 Jangdari-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Kabojung, listed among Suwon's top three galbi restaurants, is celebrated for its selection of saenggalbi (galbi) and yangnyeom galbi (grilled marinated galbi). This spacious restaurant features three sections dedicated to grilling meats. Kabojung is famed for its tender saenggalbi, sweetly seasoned yangnyeom galbi, and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae). To conclude the dining experience, mini yakgwa (honey cookie) and sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch) are served as a delightful dessert to cleanse the palate.

Suwon Bongnyeongsa Temple (봉녕사 (수원))

Suwon Bongnyeongsa Temple (봉녕사 (수원))

1.8Km    2025-02-04

236-54 Changnyong-daero, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Bongnyeongsa Temple is located at the foothills of Gwanggyosan Mountain. It features various structures, including the main Buddha hall, meditation spaces for monks, and a bell pavilion housing ritual objects like a bell, wooden fish, cloud-shaped gong, and dharma drum. The temple is also home to an 800-year-old juniper tree. Visitors can enjoy tea at the resting space and explore the temple food education center. Templestay programs offer a chance to experience Buddhist culture through activities such as prayer, meditation, temple food making, and tea talks.

Artbox [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스)

1.9Km    2024-04-19

1F Home Plus, 930, Gyeongsu-daero, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Homeplus Buksuwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홈플러스북수원)

1.9Km    2024-04-23

930, Gyeongsu-daero, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Suwon Museum (수원박물관)

Suwon Museum (수원박물관)

1.9Km    2025-05-22

265 Changnyong-daero, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4150

Locaed in Iui-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon Museum has one basement floor and two above-ground floors, spanning over an area of 6,535 ㎡. Suwon Museum consists of two main exhibition halls, Suwon Museum of History and Calligraphy Museum of Korea, showcasing approximately 48,000 relics, and a planned exhibition hall for special occasions and exhibitions.

Suwon Museum of History recreates a scene of Yeongdong Market Street during the1960s. Children can learn and get secondhand experience of what Suwon was like in the past while adult visitors can reminisce the old times.

Calligraphy Museum of Korea is the first calligraphy museum built by a local government. The museum houses Korea's significant calligraphy works. The hall features a spacious area and its display cases are designed with cutting edge technology to highlight the relics on display. Exhibited collections include geumseokmun (metal writing), beopseo (calligraphic specimen of renowned artists of the past), works of renowned calligraphers during the Joseon dynasty, eopil (the writings of Kings), seogan (letters), works of renowned contemporary calligraphers, and more. Also, a planned exhibition hall holds exhibitions with specific themes every year. In addition, the museum offers educational programs for visitors as well as large scale calligraphy events for the general public.

Firefly Restroom (반딧불이화장실)

Firefly Restroom (반딧불이화장실)

2.0Km    2019-10-31

166, Gwanggyosan-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-2259

In honor of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan, Suwon adopted the idea of ‘restrooms with culture’- building beautiful, clean, brand new bathrooms at main tourist sites around the city. The Firefly Restroom, located near the Gwanggyo Reservoir, is the most beautiful of them all. It features a tunnel for the handicapped, a ceiling which filters light, a simple interior, a coffee vending machine, and a rest area.

Cheongchun Haejangguk (청춘해장국)

Cheongchun Haejangguk (청춘해장국)

2.1Km    2023-05-24

6, Gyeongsu-daero, 955 beon-gil, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-243-6417

It is a store frequently visited by Suwon citizens. The best menu at this restaurant is pork back-bone stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do.

Manseokgeo Park (만석거공원)

Manseokgeo Park (만석거공원)

2.1Km    2024-12-23

1087 Jeongjo-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Manseokgeo Park centers around Manseokgeo Reservoir, built in 1795 to combat drought by transforming barren land into a water source. The park features a pavilion, tennis courts, a playground, small convenience store, an outdoor concert hall, and an art museum. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom, while summer brings beautiful lotus flowers to the lake. A well-maintained walking trail encircles the reservoir, and at night, the rainbow-colored musical fountain provides a spectacular view.