Suwon Arboretum Irwol (일월수목원) – Homepage www.suwon.go.kr Suwon Arboretum Irwol is an urban arboretum in Suwon that is an ecological landmark. It features a variety of gardens, including a forest garden, conifer garden, ecological observation garden, meadow garden, dry garden, exhibition greenhouse, shrub garden, and grass garden. The arboretum also includes facilities such as a…
Gwanggyo Lake Park (광교호수공원) – Homepage www.gglakepark.or.kr 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…
Hyowon’s Bell (효원의 종·서장대) – Homepage www.swcf.or.kr Hyowon’s Bell is located at the summit of Paldalsan Mountain. The bell was created to honor the filial devotion of King Jeongjo towards his father, Crown Prince Sado. The bell has various symbols representing the city of Suwon and its cultural assets. The bell is always rung three…
Information about Suwon Chicken Street (수원통닭거리).
Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (방화수류정(동북각루)) – Homepage www.suwon.go.kr – Tel +82-31-228-4672 Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion, officially called Dongbukgangnu Pavilion, was built in 1794 during the construction of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. It sits atop a hill east of Hwahongmun Gate and offers beautiful views of the surrounding scenery. For this reason, the pavilion received the nickname Banghwasuryujeong, meaning a pavilion…
Yongin Waujeongsa Temple (와우정사(용인)) – Homepage www.yongin.go.kr/yitour – Tel +82-31-332-2472 Founded in 1970 by a displaced North Korean monk named Kim Hae Geun in hopes of seeking national reconciliation, Waujeongsa Temple is nestled among the magnificent peaks of Yeonhwasan Mountain. The temple is home to approximately 3,000 Buddha statues, including the twelve-meter-long Reclining Buddha in…
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Information about Pocheon Art Valley [Hantangang UNESCO Global Geopark] (포천아트밸리 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원)).
Yangpyeong Dumulmeori (양평 두물머리) – Homepage tour.yp21.net – Tel +82-31-775-8700 Dumulmeori literally means “two heads of water,” and refers to the place where the Bukhangang River and Namhangang River meet. The dock for an ancient-style ferry and weeping willows add to the rustic beauty of this area. Another attraction at this site is the three…
Yeoju Spa (여주온천) – Homepage www.sunvalley.co.kr At Yeoju Spa, the hot spring water emerges from 800 meters below the bedrock, rich in various minerals beneficial for neuralgia, arthritis, and skincare. The water, also drinkable, aids in alleviating digestive issues. The open-air bath’s floor is lined with natural jade, offering a pressure point massage for bare…
Jebudo Island (제부도) – Homepage tour.hscity.go.kr – Tel +82-31-355-3924 Jebudo Island is a small island located off the shores of Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong. It is famous for its “sea parting,” where the sea parts into two sides along a footpath twice daily at low tide, allowing visitors to walk to the island from the mainland. Jebudo…