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Suwon Yeongdong Market (수원 영동시장)

Suwon Yeongdong Market (수원 영동시장)

15.2Km    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.

Oido Island (오이도)

15.2Km    2025-05-08

175 Oido-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do

Located off the western coast of the city of Siheung, Oido Island was originally an island and then connected to the mainland during the Japanese occupation as its tidal flats were used as a salt plant. During the day, the blue sea and the red lighthouse, the symbol of Oido, create a picturesque scene. In the evening, visitors can enjoy the spectacular sight of red sunsets over the sea. It also includes the largest prehistoric site on the west coast. The expansive tidal flats are home to a wide variety of creatures, attracting seasonal migratory birds.

Project C (프로젝트씨)

Project C (프로젝트씨)

15.2Km    2024-02-21

201 Oido-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do

Situated on the picturesque coastline of Oido Island, Project C café welcomes visitors with a spacious, inviting atmosphere accentuated by lofty ceilings and expansive windows. The café's wooden interior design creates a cozy and warm ambiance. Their signature menu features the almond cream spänner, a delightful almond cream latte. Another beloved dessert is the Dutch Baby Plain, a German-style pancake topped with fresh cream, ice cream, and caramelized banana.

ER Newcore Outlets - Incheon Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER 뉴코아아울렛 인천논현)

ER Newcore Outlets - Incheon Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER 뉴코아아울렛 인천논현)

15.3Km    2024-04-22

596, Cheongneung-daero, Namdong-gu, Incheon

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Homeplus - Incheon Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 인천논현)

Homeplus - Incheon Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 인천논현)

15.3Km    2024-04-16

Prugio City, 596, Cheongneung-daero, Namdong-gu, Incheon

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Songihyang Hanjeongsik (한정식 송이향)

Songihyang Hanjeongsik (한정식 송이향)

15.3Km    2024-02-29

413, Baegun-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-426-9181

Songihyang Hanjeongsik is a Korean restaurant offering tranquil views of Cheonggyesan Mountain and Baegun Lake. Their signature dish, the borigulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), features barley-aged yellow croaker dried in the sea breeze of Yeonggwang, soaked in rice water to remove excess salt, and steamed with pine needles. This main dish is accompanied by seven other dishes, with the rice cooked in a cast-iron pot highlighting the meal’s flavors. Additionally, the deodeokgui jeongsik (grilled deodeok set menu) and jjukkumi jeongsik (spicy stir-fried webfoot octopus set menu) are also highly recommended. Nearby attractions such as Gwanggyo Mountain, Seoul Grand Park, and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art offer visitors a comprehensive experience of the area.

Yeonmudae Post (Dongjangdae) (연무대 (동장대))

Yeonmudae Post (Dongjangdae) (연무대 (동장대))

15.3Km    2019-12-31

20, Changnyong-daero 103beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4686

Yeonmudae Post is located inside Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Situated on a relatively high hill between Changryongmun (the east gate of the fortress) and Hwahongmun (a north floodgate), Yeonmudae is an excellent military observation post with sweeping views of the inside of the fortress. After the fortress was completed in 1796, Yeonmudae was used as a training ground for troops for over two centuries, where they learned fighting skills involving swords, spears and arrows.

At Yeonmudae, visitors can learn archery while wearing traditional military attire; the fortress also offers a wide array of performances for visitors to appreciate traditional Korean culture. Yeomudae is included in the Suwon City Tour course.

Motgol Market (못골종합시장)

Motgol Market (못골종합시장)

15.4Km    2024-11-18

10-12 Suwoncheon-ro 258beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-246-5638

Motgol Market features a variety of shops selling side dishes and ingredients ranging from fresh and dried fish to meat, vegetables, rice cake, and more. The sells make great efforts in promoting trust between merchant and customer, providing their products at the lowest prices with a friendly smile. The market stands as a representative culture market of Korea, thanks to the convinence in shopping and the affordable products.

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Motgol Market is where Sol and her mother shopped for groceries for her father’s memorial ceremony, with their playful bickering over the fruits for the ritual adding a heartwarming touch. The market is filled with affordable, high-quality food, making it a popular spot for both tourists and locals.

Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley (화성어차)

Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley (화성어차)

15.4Km    2025-07-01

8 Changnyong-daero 103beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4686

With a design inspired by the royal vehicle used by King Gojong and palanquins of the Joseon dynasty, Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley provides visitors with a comfortable tour around the main attractions of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. It is divided into a sightseeing course that starts at Hwaseong Temporary Palace and visits the main gates, and a circular course that starts at Yeonmudae Post and visits the main military facilities. Reservations are required on the website. All seats are equipped with an earphone jack offering an audio guide of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress in English, Chinese and Japanese.

Geobukseom Island (거북섬)

Geobukseom Island (거북섬)

15.4Km    2025-04-23

113 Geobukseom-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do

Geobukseom Island is an artificial island built in the Multi Techno Valley in Siheung. The island's name means Turtle Island as a reference to the island's shape inspired by turtles. Geobukseom Island comprises a large-scale water sports complex aimed to lead the local economy and tourism industry. The main landmark of Geobukseom Island is Asia's first and the world's largest surf pool Wave Park. With many restaurants and cafes dotting the area, Geobukseom Island is a rising summer destination.