Hwaseong Yongjusa Temple (용주사(화성))

10.4Km 2021-12-21

136, Yongju-ro, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-234-0040

Yongjusa Temple is located near Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs. This site was originally the location of Garyangsa Temple, which was constructed in 854, during the 16th year of King Munseong of the Silla Kingdom. The temple was very famous as it was surrounded by beautiful mountains and crystal clear waters. However, the temple was destroyed by fire during the Manchu War of 1636.

During the Joseon dynasty, King Jeongjo moved the tomb of his father to this spot, and built Yongjusa Temple here to pray for the repose of his father’s soul. It is said that one night before the temple was completed, King Jeongjo dreamt of a dragon ascending to the sky holding a magic ball in its mouth. He therefore named the temple “Yongjusa,” which means the temple of a dragon with a magic ball in Korean.

The courtyard of the temple contains the Bronze Bell of Yongjusa Temple, a National Treasure; a stone pagoda; Daeungbojeon (the main hall); and Cheonboru Pavilion. Visitors to Yongjusa Temple can also find the “Bumoeunjunggyeong” books, which were written by King Jeongjo on the subject of filial affection and respect for one’s parents. These days, Yongjusa Temple and the Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs are highly valued for their cultural heritage.

Suwon Bongnyeongsa Temple (봉녕사 (수원))

10.4Km 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.

Himart - Suji Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 수지점)

10.4Km 2024-04-19

317, Poeun-daero, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Motgol Market (못골종합시장)

10.5Km 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 SODA Art Museum (소다미술관)

10.5Km 2024-11-08

30, Hyohaeng-ro 707beon-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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As the first municipal art museum in Hwaseong, a large sauna building that had been abandoned for a long time after closing was renovated into an art museum. It was featured in the drama as a place where Choi Ung's exhibition was held. Although the scale is not large, the space composition is efficient, including an outdoor gallery, an exhibition hall, a rooftop exhibition hall, a café, and a souvenir shop. It is convenient to purchase a combo ticket that combines exhibition viewing and drinks.

Hanwha Resort Yongin Besancon (한화리조트 용인 베잔송)

10.6Km 2025-03-16

79, Bongmu-ro 153beon-gil, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-332-1122

Hanwha Resort Yongin Besancon has an outstanding location just outside of Seoul, with leisure amenities including a full 36-hole golf course, outdoor swimming pool in summer, and sledding hill in winter.

Everland Rose Garden (에버랜드 플라워 아트&마켓)

10.6Km 2025-04-16

199 Everland-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-320-5000

Everland Rose Garden blooms with beautiful flowers for one month. Started in 1985, a long running Rose Festival opens every year in May. With 20,000 m² size rose garden, visitors can see various kind of flowers while enjoying the amusement park.

Bojeong-dong Café Street (보정동카페거리)

10.7Km 2021-01-27

Bojeong-dong, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-321-9393

Bojeong-dong Café Street, also known as Jukjeon Café Street, is located in Bojeong-dong, Yongin in Gyeonggi-do. The neighborhood of Bojeong-dong has gained popularity for its exquisite atmosphere and cute cafes lined up along the alleys. The cafe street is not only filled with unique cafes, but also has nice restaurants and clothing shops. In addition, the trees along the street add a nature-friendly touch, providing a welcoming atmosphere as a hangout place to visit with friends or families. The street was designated as Special Cultural Arts Street due to the street festivals and exhibitions held by the university nearby.

Olive Young - Suwon Kyonggi University Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 수원경기대점)

10.7Km 2024-06-27

34, Daehak-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Suwon Yeongdong Market (수원 영동시장)

10.7Km 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.

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