Suwon Hwaseong Special Tourist Zone (수원화성 관광특구)

Explanation

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.

Homepage

www.swcf.or.kr

Information Use

Experience Guide : Hwaseong Trolley / Korean traditional archery experience, etc.

Contact and Information : +82-31-228-4672

Parking facilities : Available

Hours : [Suwon Hwaseong]Open at all times[Hwaseong Haenggung]09:00-18:00

Location

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

Directions

Sol Beach Samcheok Ocean Play (쏠비치 삼척 오션플레이)

2026-07-28

453 Surobuin-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Sol Beach Samcheok Ocean Play is a water park in the Yeongdong region, offering views of the blue East Sea alongside a range of water activities. Open year-round, the facility is divided into indoor and outdoor zones. The outdoor zone includes Waterplex, a family pool, body slides, an extreme river, and an infinity pool. The indoor zone features an aqua pool, bade pool, and kids pool, providing facilities suitable for all ages.

Sol Beach Yangyang Ocean Play (쏠비치 양양 오션플레이)

2026-07-28

678 Seonsayujeok-ro, Sonyang-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Sol Beach Yangyang Ocean Play is a themed water park located along the Yangyang coast, offering both indoor and outdoor facilities for year-round water activities and spa experiences. The indoor zone features exotic interiors inspired by Antoni Gaudí’s Park Güell, with an aqua pool, bade pool, and various water massage facilities for relaxation. A sauna and open-air baths using clean East Sea seawater are also available, making it ideal for relieving travel fatigue. The outdoor zone includes pools and relaxation areas suitable for families and connects directly to a private beach, allowing visitors to enjoy both the sea and the water park. The facility is conveniently linked to Sol Beach Yangyang Hotel & Resort with nearby attractions including Naksansa Temple, Susan Port, Yangyang Traditional Market, and more.

Sono Calm Geoje Ocean Adventure (소노캄 거제 오션어드벤처)

2026-07-28

2660 Geoje-daero, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Sono Calm Geoje Ocean Adventure is a large-scale indoor and outdoor water park located in Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do. Set against the natural scenery of Hallyeohaesang National Park, it is a marine leisure–themed tourist facility featuring both indoor and outdoor zones. The park is equipped with a variety of water attractions, including a wave pool, lazy river, water slides, and dedicated children’s play areas. Additional amenities such as saunas and relaxation facilities are also available, making it suitable for visitors of all ages, including families. Some facilities may operate on a flexible schedule depending on seasonal and weather conditions. The park is also integrated with nearby accommodation, functioning as a comprehensive leisure and tourism complex.

Garden of Gratitude (감사의 정원)

2026-07-24

175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Garden of Gratitude at Gwanghwamun Square is a space that honors Korean War veterans and reflects on the Republic of Korea’s journey from a nation that once received aid to one that now extends help to others, along with its achievements and prosperity. “Light of Gratitude 23” features 23 symbolic sculptures that stand quietly yet majestically at the center of the square, expressing the deepest respect and appreciation for the noble sacrifices of the countries that came to the defense of Korea’s freedom and peace. Freedom Hall, located beneath Gwanghwamun Square, is an immersive multimedia space where visitors can experience themes of freedom, sacrifice, peace, and gratitude in relation to the nations that participated in the Korean War.

Terra Fantasia (테라판타지아)

2026-07-24

191 Bidulginang-gil, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hantangang Terra Fantasia in Pocheon is Korea’s largest night walk media art park. Spanning key sites along the Hantangang River, including the Sky Bridge, Deck Road, ecological landscape complex, Y-shaped suspension bridge, and the forest paths around the waterfalls, it offers an immersive nighttime experience through light, music, video, and interactive installations. Highlights include an LED tower opening show at the Sky Bridge, media art along the deck road, themed installations in the ecological complex, the “Volcano of Light” media façade on the columnar cliffs, and interactive LED lighting on the suspension bridge. The approximately 2.5-kilometer route includes forest trails and suspension bridges, and visitors are required to follow the designated path for a safe and enjoyable experience.

Myong Ryang Air Voyager (명량해상케이블카)

2026-06-30

12-20 Gwangwang leisure-ro, Munnae-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

The Myong Ryang Air Voyager, the first attraction of its kind in Korea, glides over the waters of Uldolmok Strait, the historic site where Admiral Yi Sun-shin defeated the Japanese navy in the Battle of Myeongnyang. Spanning approximately one kilometer between Haenam and Jindo, it offers visitors a breathtaking view of Uldolmok’s powerful whirlpools from above, along with a moving glimpse into the history of that momentous battle. Guests can also take in the stunning panorama of the Dadohae archipelago at sunset and the graceful silhouette of Jindodaegyo Bridge, making for a truly memorable and restorative experience.

Taean Thalassotherapy Center (태안해양치유센터)

2026-06-24

85-59 Dalsanpo-ro, Nam-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Taean Thalassotherapy Center is a dedicated marine wellness facility on Dalsanpo Beach in Nam-myeon, Taean-gun within Taeanhaean National Park. Drawing on mineral-rich coastal resources such as saline groundwater and peat from the West Coast, the center offers programs designed to support physical and mental well-being. It provides a restorative space for both relaxation and therapeutic experiences by blending travel with wellness.

Beaulounge (뷰라운지)

2026-05-21

2F, Kang-san Bldg., Suseong University, 15 Dalgubeol-daero 528-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu

Beaulounge, located within Suseong University, provides premium aesthetic and professional skin care services. Customized treatment solutions are offered based on data obtained through smart technology, which diagnoses and analyzes customers' skin and scalp conditions. The skin care program includes multi-care, anti-aging care, brightening care, hormone care, balance care, and moisture care to help customers get healthy and younger-looking skin. Head spa services promote blood circulation in the scalp area and relax the muscles to support lymphatic flow. This helps clear toxins and waste from the scalp, nourishing it and enhancing health and elasticity for both the scalp and skin. The body care service includes relaxing, slimming, and detox therapies.Beaulounge, a place for professional premium skincare, is a new type of tourist destination that promotes the excellence of K-beauty and has helped the beauty industry develop into a tourism resource. Additionally, the facility collaborates with the Korea Tourism Organization, the Daegu Medical Tourism Development Institute, and the Medi Beauty Leader Center of Suseong University to provide special interest tourism and beauty/wellness tourism to foreigners. Beaulounge also introduces beauty products made by companies in Daegu, targeting general customers as well as overseas tourists. As a result, Beaulounge was designated as an excellent wellness tourist destination by the Korea Tourism Organization in 2022.

Haslla Gangneung Immersive Art Show (하슬라강릉 이머시브아트쇼)

2026-06-02

474-4 Chodang-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Haslla Gangneung Immersive Art Show is an outdoor immersive media art show held in the dense pine forest of Chodang-dong, Gangneung. Visitors can walk along the forest path and experience the unique atmosphere created by the combination of light, music, and nature. Each visit presents a different atmosphere shaped by seasonal and weather conditions, establishing it as a distinctive form of nighttime tourism content that offers a more memorable way to experience Gangneung after dark.

Incheon Jotang (인천조탕)

2026-06-30

30 Yongyuseo-ro, Yeongjong-gu, Incheon

Incheon Jotang is a premium wellness spa complex inspired by Korea’s first seawater bath, Jotang, dating back to the 1920s. Spanning approximately 5,950 square meters and accommodating up to 1,600 visitors at once, it offers high-quality spa services at reasonable prices. The facility features a wide range of amenities, including a sauna, jjimjilbang, massage chair zone, comic café, outdoor foot bath, and an outdoor swimming pool.