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Suwon Museum (수원박물관)

Suwon Museum (수원박물관)

1.6Km    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.

Hwaseomun Gate (화서문)

Hwaseomun Gate (화서문)

1.6Km    2022-12-29

334, Jangan-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-290-3600

Hwaseomun Gate is the western gate of Hwaseong Fortress, a Treasure. Over the stone mujigae (rainbow) door is a single-story tower gate. Hwaseomun Gate's ongseong (defensive gate) forms a crecent shape, with one side of the ongseong remaining open.

Innisfree - Ajou Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 아주대)

Innisfree - Ajou Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 아주대)

1.7Km    2024-04-22

5, Seolleung-ro 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Holiday Inn Express Suwon Ingye / 홀리데이 인 익스프레스 수원인계

Holiday Inn Express Suwon Ingye / 홀리데이 인 익스프레스 수원인계

1.9Km    2020-12-19

116, Ingye-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-5177-0000

Holiday Inn Express Suwon Ingye is InterContinental Hotel Group's (IHG) first business hotel to open in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do. Located at the center of the city, Holiday Inn Express Suwon Ingye aims to offer convenient services to tourists traveling within areas of Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. A total of 249 double and twin bedrooms take up the 3rd to the 14th floor of the hotel, offering a great view of the city park. All rooms are equipped with an i-Pod docking station and offer free Wi-Fi connection. Not only does the hotel provide free breakfast for in-house guests, but it also has a Grab & Go Bar where guests can enjoy a light meal as well as freshly brewed coffee.

Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School (수원향교)

Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School (수원향교)

1.9Km    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.

The Hyoosik Aank Hotel Suwon Ingye (더휴식 아늑호텔 수원 인계점)

The Hyoosik Aank Hotel Suwon Ingye (더휴식 아늑호텔 수원 인계점)

1.9Km    2025-04-08

29 Ingye-ro 94beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Hyoosik Aank Hotel Suwon Ingye offers comfort and leisure with a variety of room types, such as a standard room, business room, business suite, gaming room, movie room, business twin bedroom, pet-friendly room, suite pool room, suite twin pool room, music room, and dining twin bedroom. The hotel also has a parking lot and a public lounge.

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.

ER Newcore Outlets - Dongsuwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER 뉴코아아울렛 동수원)

2.0Km    2024-04-19

154, Ingye-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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E-Mart - Gwanggyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 광교)

E-Mart - Gwanggyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 광교)

2.2Km    2024-04-22

191, Gwanggyo-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Dongsuwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 동수원)

Olive Young - Dongsuwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 동수원)

2.2Km    2024-04-19

1F, 202, Gwongwang-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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