Gwanggyo Freiburg Observatory (광교 프라이부르크전망대)

12.7Km 2025-05-21

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

The Freiburg Observatory in Gwanggyo Lake Park is inspired by the observatory in Freiburg, an eco-city in Germany, and represents Suwon’s commitment to becoming an eco-conscious city. The observatory offers a stunning view of the lakes nearby.

Mapo Sutbul Galbi (마포숯불갈비)

12.7Km 2021-03-30

69-1, Songtan-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-611-4460

It is a restaurant where you can eat high-quality beef dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do. The most famous menu is grilled Korean beef special cuts.

Suwon Yeongdong Market (수원 영동시장)

12.8Km 2022-07-27

6, Suwoncheon-ro 255beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-251-0171

The neighborhood around Paldalmun Gate serves as the main business district of Suwon, where more than 300 stores and stalls are joined to make a large market. The atmosphere and the physical surroundings help to both keep traditions alive and move into the modern age, which is one of the main aspects of this market that draws in more visitors each year. Since 1917 when the market first opened to the public, the vendors here have specialized in traditional garments, including hanbok (traditional Korean clothes) and accessories. Among 300 stores, 40 stores feature finished hanbok, another 40 stores sell fabric, 70 stores are general clothing store, and the remaining stores sell daily goods, accessories, agricultural and stockbreeding products. In the past, the market was the largest market south of the metropolitan area so people from Suwon, Pyeongtaek, Hwaseong, and Osan frequently visited. An on-going maintenance project to keep the originality of the market began in 2002 and the market now features modernized facilities.

Homeplus - Hwaseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 화성향남)

12.9Km 2024-04-22

402, Hyangnam-ro, Hyangnam-eup, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Paldalmun Market (팔달문시장)

12.9Km 2024-10-31

17 Jeongjo-ro 770beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

There are 9 traditional markets around Suwon's South Gate. Among them, in Paldalmun Market, there is a whole chicken street that stretches for about 400m, so many people visit it. The old-fashioned way of frying the whole chicken in a large cauldron and the unique seasoning preserve its flavor. After visiting other connected markets, you can complete your Suwon tour by walking through the Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nature Republic - Suwon Nammun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처리퍼블릭 수원남문점)

12.9Km 2024-04-19

2, Paldalmun-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Paldalmun Gate (팔달문)

12.9Km 2021-01-29

780, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-2765

Paldalmun Gate is the southern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, and its name means "a gate opening to a road that leads to all directions." Among the four gates of Hwaseong Fortress, the northern and southern gates are bigger and more grandiose. The gate has an entrance wide enough to let the king's palanquin pass through and a watchtower over the entrance. Outside of the gate is a crescent-shaped protection wall called ongseong.

Among the ongseong walls found across the country, Paldalmun Gate's ongseong wall stands out in terms of size and form. The hip roof and decorations seen on Paldalmun Gate's watchtower resemble that of fortress watchtowers, and are recognized as representation of late Joseon dynasty's watchtower architecture.

Suwon Hwaseong Special Tourist Zone (수원화성 관광특구)

12.9Km 2024-10-24

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

Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon, was built by King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon dynasty, when he moved the tomb of his father, Crown Prince Sado, to Hwasan Mountain in Suwon. Because of its high historical and cultural value, it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. In 2016, the Hwaseong Fortress area, ranging from Paldalsan Mountain to Jangan Park, Yeonmudae Command Post, and Paldalmun Market, was designated as a special tourist zone, establishing itself as a representative tourist destination in Suwon visited by many tourists.

Gwanggyo Lake Park (광교호수공원)

13.0Km 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.

Olive Young - Kangnam Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강남대)

13.0Km 2024-04-19

1F, #116, to 118, 3, Gangnam-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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