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Wolhwawon Garden (월화원)

831.6M    2024-03-20

399 Dongsuwon-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4181

Wolhwawon Garden is nestled in Hyowon Park of Suwon and features elements that are heavily influenced by Chinese culture. The garden was established as a result of a special memorandom of agreement (MOU) signed in 2003 between the provincial governments of Gyeonggi-do in Korea and Guangdong in China, in appreciation of the two city's cooperative relationship. It boasts traditional gardens and architecture, man-made lakes and waterfalls designed in the Cantonese style. 

Olive Young - Suwon City Hall Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 수원시청역)

Olive Young - Suwon City Hall Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 수원시청역)

845.3M    2024-04-22

138, Gwongwang-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Gyeonggido Dance Company’s Saturday Show: Dancing Cultural Heritage(경기도무용단 토요상설공연: 문화유산을 춤추다)

845.7M    2025-06-11

경기도 수원시 팔달구 효원로307번길 20 (인계동)

First Suwon Outdoor Concert Hall (수원 제1야외음악당)

First Suwon Outdoor Concert Hall (수원 제1야외음악당)

1.1Km    2024-02-19

335 Dongsuwon-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

The First Suwon Outdoor Concert Hall, situated in Ingye Art Park and recipient of the Korean Architecture Award in 1996, functions as an open-air performance venue. It features 799 fixed seats and a grassy plaza that can accommodate around 15,000 people, making it a notable space. Renowned for its high-quality facilities that provide an indoor-level sound experiences, it has become a beloved relaxation spot for the city's residents.

Motgol Market (못골종합시장)

Motgol Market (못골종합시장)

1.3Km    2025-10-23

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.

Bonsuwon Galbi (본수원갈비)

Bonsuwon Galbi (본수원갈비)

1.5Km    2024-12-02

41, Jungbu-daero 223beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-211-8434

With over 50 years of history, Bonsuwon Galbi is said to be one of Suwon's top three galbi restaurants. Diners can choose between saeng-galbi (grilled, unmarinated galbi) to savor the natural flavor of the meat, or yangnyeom-galbi (grilled, marinated galbi) for a richer, more savory taste.

Nammun Rodeo Market (남문로데오시장)

Nammun Rodeo Market (남문로데오시장)

1.5Km    2025-05-21

88 Haenggung-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Nammun Rodeo Market is a popular spot among youngsters and couples for its unique cafes and Saturday Market, which bring art and culture together. There is a variety of cafes, jewelry shops, noraebang (karaoke rooms), and other stores, making it a great place to visit with the family or on a date.

Olive Young - Suwon Maetan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 수원매탄)

1.6Km    2024-04-19

1F, Millennium Plaza, 393, Hyowon-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Nature Republic - Suwon Nammun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처리퍼블릭  수원남문점)

Nature Republic - Suwon Nammun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처리퍼블릭 수원남문점)

1.6Km    2024-04-19

2, Paldalmun-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Paldalmun Market (팔달문시장)

Paldalmun Market (팔달문시장)

1.6Km    2025-10-28

17 Jeongjo-ro 770beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

There are 9 traditional markets around Suwon's South Gate. Among them, in Paldalmun Market, there is a whole chicken street that stretches for about 400m, so many people visit it. The old-fashioned way of frying the whole chicken in a large cauldron and the unique seasoning preserve its flavor. After visiting other connected markets, you can complete your Suwon tour by walking through the Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.