Geobukseom Island (거북섬) – Homepage www.siheung.go.kr 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…

Siheung Gaetgol Eco Park (시흥 갯골생태공원) – Homepage www.shsi.or.kr – Tel +82-31-488-6900 Siheung Gaetgol Eco Park in Gyeonggi-do features the nation’s only inland beach along the shores of a river that ebbs and flows with the ocean tide. The park offers the chance to learn about the traditional salt-making techniques, as well as the many…

Gwanggyo Freiburg Observatory (광교 프라이부르크전망대) – Homepage www.gglakepark.or.kr 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.   – Address : 127 Gwanggyohosu-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do ※…

Puksuwon Spaplex (북수원온천) – Homepage www.puksuwonspa.com Puksuwon Spaplex offers a relaxing escape for visitors with its spacious spa area and natural hot spring water. The facility uses alkaline water with a pH of 9.25. This mineral-rich spring water contains calcium, potassium, sulfuric acid, and iron, which are beneficial for relieving muscle pain, neuralgia, and skin…

Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress (Hwaseong Haenggung Palace) (화성행궁) – Homepage www.suwon.go.kr A haenggung is a temporary palace where the king and royal family retreated to during a war. Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is the largest one of these, used by the Joseon kings since the time of King Jeongjo (r. 1776-1800). In addition to being…

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…

Suwon Chicken Street (수원통닭거리) – Homepage www.suwon.go.kr Suwon Chicken Street, located in a small 100 m-long alley on Paldal-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon, is where about 11 stores, ranging from the original store that opened in 1970 to new ones, serve fried whole chicken. It is the tradition of Suwon Chicken Street to pour oil into a…

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…