We are in the Bosom of the Mountain – Mt. Gwanggyo , Suwon-si , gyeonggi-do

We spend our days breathing foul air, surrounded by skyscrapers, constantly busy pursuing the tight schedules of the day. If we get our work done, more awaits us. We live like this day by day. We never notice that time is passing, but we realize another day has gone by just like yesterday when we look up at the dark sky at night on our journey home.

So, let's get out of this hectic world and, for just a while, dive into the bosom of nature.

 

Mt. Gwanggyo (582m), encircling Suwon City, is the main mountain in Suwon. It was originally named Mt. Gwangak, but Taejo Wanggeon in the Goryeo period renamed it Mt. Gwanggyo. It is the border of Suwon, Yongin and Uiwang City, encircling Suwon in the north. This mountain has always played an important role in providing local residents with water because it sits on flat land. Compared to the size of Mt. Baekun nearby, its size is considerable. The ridgelines are gentle. Streams and woods extend out in all directions. This has made it a popular destination for one-day mountain climbing and walking in the woods.

 

I start today's mountain climb in the early morning to avoid the stifling daytime. At 5am the sky is a mite blue-black, but still dark. I take a route from Sanggwang Bridge last bus stop - Sabangdam - Jeolteoyaksuteo - Eoksaebat - Norumok - Shirubong - Toggijae - Sabangdam - Sanggwang Bridge last bus stop. On the way to Sabangdam, there is a foot-pressure therapy path to the left and a stream on the right.

All is silent. But the wriggling of living things will soon begin. On the way to Jeolteoyaksuteo, having passed Sabangdam, I see a blue sky where it had been dark only moments ago and hear birds chirping. I am more receptive to birds' singing in the early morning than later in the day. A wind from the woods feels a little chilly but I'm already wet with sweat on the way to Jeolteoyaksuteo. The sight of people who arrived earlier than I, stretching their bodies on the wooden stairs of Yaksuteo comes into view. A married couple reveals that they have been coming here for 15 years to escape and to drink the cool, clear water. This makes me look at their faces more clearly again. I take a rest for a while, drinking a cup of water. The water is so cool and fresh that all the dirt of the city seems to be washed away.

Saying goodbye to the couple, I continue my walk to the ridgeline around the top where there is Eoksae. Mt. Gwanggyo is mainly made up of earth rather than rocks. Small rocks are used as stairs so there's no difficulty climbing the mountain using these rocks. When sweat begins to trickle down, I find that I’ve already arrived at the Eoksae area. It is said that there had been a lot of Eoksae, but now little Eoksae remains here. I change my direction to Tongsindae diverting from the first trail for a while. Walking about 800m, I reach a huge rock by Tongsindae. The view from the rock is better than from the top of the mountain. Mt. Gwanak, Mt. Bukhan and Mt. Cheonggye are in the north while Mt. Yongmun in Yangpyeong is in the distance. The clouds hanging around the mountains are beautiful. The married couple says that this time the view is the most beautiful they have ever seen. It's possible to see Suwon City in the south and even the west coast if the weather is good. But today, the west coast is not visible due to clouds. You might not move after seeing the beauty of the mountains with sunbeams pouring down through rifts in the beautiful clouds.

I return to the first trail leading to Norumok. Due to the gentle trails, you may easily see marathon runners. When arriving at Norumok, you can rest in a log house, so catch your breath here. The number of people increases close to the summit, Sirubong. Some people have come from their workplace as a group, while one man has come here with his puppy. People on the top are taking photos, looking around the mountain and having snacks. I think it was wise to leave home early in the morning. The air is fresher and my mind becomes clearer. The sensation of being on a mountain comes to me anew.

 

After seeing mountains in the distance and appreciating the beauty of nature, you can go back to daily life with your mind renewed. It is the feeling of being pure and recharged for tomorrow and the future.

I take the Toggijae-to-Sabangdam trail for my descent. The distance from Sirubong to Toggijae is about 0.9 km and the trail is not rough. There are wooden stairs which stretch 200m from Toggijae to Sabangdam. You can take a phytoncide shower along the trail. Saying hello to passersby is no longer awkward, and the appearances of the people who are out in nature seem more vigorous and beautiful, but I don't know why. I have a bowl of cool naengmyeon at the Sanggwang bus stop, ready to return to my daily life. Sitting there, I observe many people who are preparing to climb the mountain and I pray for their safety. I go back to my daily life again. I make up my mind to revisit here from time to time to take new energy from nature, say hello to people passing me with an open mind and make a new resolution for my future on the top of the mountain.

< Mt. Gwanggyo climbing trails >

 

Trail 1

Gyeonggi University - Hyeongjaebong - Shirubong - Jijidae (10.2km 4 hours)

 

Trail 2

Munamgol - Baekyeonyaksuteo - Hyeongjaebong - Shirubong (3.4km 2 hours)

 

Trail 3

Yangji Farm - Toggijae - Shirubong - Tongsindae - Jijidae (6.4km 3 hours)

 

Trail 4

The last bus stop - Jeolteoyaksuteo - Eoksae area - Shirubong (6.2km 3 hours)

 

Trail 5

Cheongryeonam - Tongsindae - Eoksae area - Shirubong (6.9km 3 hours)

 

Trail 6

Jijidae - Tongsindae - Eoksae area - Shirubong (4.3km 2.5 hours)

 

 

< Information >

Contact +82-31-229-2064 (the Management Office)

Website : www.gwanggyosan.com

 

< How to go >

Address : Sanggwanggyo-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Car : Gyeongbu Express Way Shingal IC, Yeongdong Express Way Dongsuwon IC or Buksuwon IC - Gyeonggi University

 

< Public tranportation >

Take bus #13 at the Suwon Station and get off at the last stop

take a bus heading to Bohunwon at the Suwon Station and get off at Gyeonggi University bus stop

 

< Sightseeing nearby >

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon City Tour Bus, Wolhwawon, Suwon Worldcup Stadium, Mulhyanggi Barden, Doksanseong Semadae

 

< Contact >

Suwon City Culture and Tour Department  +82-31-228-2068

24 Hour Tour Info.  Call +82-1330 Mobile +82-31-1330





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Hwaseong is a large fortress that embraces the downtown area of Suwon.

It is 6m high and 5.7km long. As one of Korea`s best known cultural heritages of 18th century, the fortress was designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in 1997.

This unique fortress blends Asian and Western military installation theories for excellent defense. The four gates and 50 structures create a masterpiece of art based on their distinctive beauty and diversity. This fascinating spot is always alive with tourists.

It takes about 3 hours to tour the fortress.

Hwaseong Train • King Jeongjo’ s palanquin-shaped train. This tourist train travels between Paldalsan (Mt.) and Yeonmudae (3.2km-long). The dragonshaped front of the train and the red

passenger cars are a sight to see!

Hours 10:00~17:50 every day (Closed on Mondays or for snow or rain) / 12 times (two trains, round-trip) a day (approx. two trains per hour) / Tour length 30 minutes(one-way)

TEL 82-31-228-4683, 6

Gukgung Archery • Korean Martial Arts Archery In Yeonmudae, visitors can experience Gukgung archery in a traditional costume.

 

Hours Every 30 minutes from 09:30~17:30

TEL 82-31-228-2763

 

The Tolling of Hyowon’s Bell • The huge bell (2.15m in bore, 3.54m in height, 12.5t) at the peak of Paldalsan (Mt) is a symbol of Suwon. A wish can be made by ringing the bell.

How to ring the bell Strike the bell three times to wish for health for one’s parents, health for one’s

family and self-improvement.

Hours 09:00~19:00 (until 17:00 from Nov. to Feb.)

 

Hwaseong Haenggung

A filming location for the mega-hit TV drama, ‘Dae Jang Geum’--Haenggung is a shelter where the king rested. Suwon Haenggung is known as the largest and most beautiful Haenggung in Korea. King Jeongjo stayed in the fortress during the worship for Crown Prince Sado. It is also the place where the 60th birthday party of his mother, Princess Hong of Hyegyeonggung, was held.

 

Royal Culture Experience Program • Visitors can experience traditional Korean royal culture through unique programs such as the role play of the king and queen and wearing Jangyongyeong Armor.

 

LOCATION Hwaseong Haenggung(Central Gate, Yuyeotaek)

Hours Mar. – Nov. / 10:00~17:00(Closed on weekends and national holidays)

PROGRAMS

- Experience Royal Life and Traditional Costumes

- Experience Royal Culture

- Experience Traditional Culture

* Visitors must purchase ‘Hwaseong Haenggung

 

Hwaseong Haenggung Festival • Jangyongyeong Guard Ceremony A king’s parade and the changing of the royal guard (2PM on Sundays)

• Demonstration of the 24 martial arts Demonstrates the 24 traditional Korean martial arts

  (11AM Tuesday through Sunday)

• Saturday performance Traditional Korean performance in commemoration of the completion of    Hwaseong Fortress 200 years ago (2PM on Saturdays)

LOCATION #185, Haenggunggil, Paldal-gu, Suwon

Hours 09:00~18:00 (winter season: until 17:00)

TEL 82-31-228-4677(Haenggung) / 82-31-228-2763(Yeonmudae)

URL http://hs.suwon.ne.kr





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Kyonggi University Museum Suwon-si gyeonggi-do korea

 LOCATION | San 94-6, I-Eui-dong, Youngtong-gu, Suwon-si 
 TEL | 82-31-249-8901

 
Kyonggi University Museum first opened on Oct. 27, 1983 and then re-opened on June 01, 2006 after moving to a single building in Dec. 2005. Major museum collections are various agricultural machines and implements from Gyeonggi-do where Suwon is located, Chungcheong-do, Gyeongsang-do, Jeolla-do and Jeju-do and 500 works of folk paintings.
 

Driving, using public transportation

Transportation

Public Transportation

subway line No.2 or 4 Sadang Sta. Bus No.7000. No.777, No.1550-3, subway line No.2 Jamsil Sta. Bus No.1007, No.1007-1, No.1115-1, No.1115-5, Subway Line No.2 Gangnam Sta.

Bus No.3001, No.3007. No.1550 Subway Line No.5 Gwanghwamoon Sta. Bus No.5500,

No. 5500-2, Subway Line No.3 Apgujeong Sta. Bus No.6800 make a right at Gyeonggi University

 

By Car

 Gyeongbu Highway, at Singal I.C towards Incheon & Ansan, pass Dong Suwon(east suwon) toll gate and Dong Suwon I.C. then will arrive at Gyeonggi University




Detail information

 

Service hour : 10:00~17:00

Kyonggi University Museum first opened on Oct. 27, 1983 and then re-opened on June 01, 2006 after moving to a single building in Dec. 2005. Major museum collections are various agricultural machines and implements from Gyeonggi-do where Suwon is located, Chungcheong-do, Gyeongsang-do, Jeolla-do and Jeju-do and 500 works of folk paintings. Besides, this museum collects and exhibits

jade craftsworks of Okjang Jang Joo-won, No. 100 Important Intangible Cultural Asset and relics excavated through cultural relic survey. Along with exhibitions, it carries out continuous study on arts and sciences, ieagricultural folk customs research and excavation and survey on cultural assets, and as the result of such studies, publishe around 30 scientific journals.

 

EXHIBITION HALL

1st Floor, PR Room photos of 60-year history of Gyeonggi University. 1st Floor Special Exhibition Hall holds its own special exhibition and is open to support quality exhibition of students 1st floor, Jade Craftswork Gallery exhibits artworks of Okjang Jang, Joo-won, major intangible cultural asset no.100 chair-professor of Gyeonggi University. 2nd Floor, Folktale Gallery has the most folktale painting collections nationwide and does an exchange exhibition annually.

 

SPECIAL PROGRAM

Have Fun at Kyonggi University Museum! Available Mon thru Fri for lower grades of elementary school and kindergarten children. This program enables kids to better understand relics and get familiar with relics through coloring.
 


  Last modified : 2009. 08. 14

  Source : Kyonggi University Museum

  Please contact website to get more information.

  Reference : 031-249-8901
 
 


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Suwon Art Center recycled goods Suwon-si gyeonggi-do korea

 LOCATION | 409-2 Songjook-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon si 
 TEL | 82-31-228-3647

 
It had been first designed and built as a recycled goods hall but was opened as Suwon Art Center through public subscription after changing its use prior to the completion of its construction. It is located in Suwon Manseok park and on the outside, there is the scenery of a lake and Mt. Gwanggyo.
 

Driving, using public transportation

Transportation

Public Transportation Suwon station Bus No.5, No.310, No.301, No.305, Nam-moon(South Gate) Bus No.63 No.64. No64-1 No.65, alright at Suwon Art Center nearby Paldal-moon;

By Car take Euwang Gwacheon highway, pass through Euwang IC and drive straight to North Suwon direction, turn right at Home Plus crossroads towards Suwon Sports Complex, pass SK gas

station and turn right at the next crossroads and drive 500m farther



Detail information

Service hour : 10:00~19:00(summer season), 10:00~18:00(winter season)

 

It had been first designed and built as a recycled goods hall but was opened as Suwon Art Center through public subscription after changing its use prior to the completion of its construction. It is located in Suwon Manseok park and on the outside, there is the scenery of a lake and Mt. Gwanggyo. The center focuses on finding new artists and supporting them for development of arts in the Suwon area. Moreover, it helps the local community by running a kid academy every year by making the best use of its characteristics, and has firmly established itself as the place for Suwon citizens and all the artists in Suwon.

 

EXHIBITION HALL

Exhibition Hall 1 is located on the 1st floor, and connected to the lobby on the 1st floor. Exhibition Hall 2 is located on the 2nd floor, and is for personal exhibitions of small paintings and small-scale group exhibitions. Exhibition Hall 3 is facing the exhibition hall 2. Audio-video Room has beam projectors, slide projectors, screen, sound facilities readily available, and can accommodate 40 people. Storage Room

It is located on the 1st floor, and is used for storing artworks.

 

SPECIAL PROGRAM

Conversation with Invited Artists Artists talk about their art world.  Kids Art Academy It provides a

program for children to learn about art through play. Special lecture lThis is a special lecture program related to art history and aesthetic culture. Practical lecture This is a program divided up into beginner's class and creative class, in which you can learn about various art techniques and trends.

 

NOTE

Suwon Painter(artist) Yoon, Han-heum Suwon Art Center has a collection of various contemporary

artworks. And among them, the most impressive is the artwork of Yun Han-heum who is not a

professional but a native of Suwon. The artist who grew up in Suwon during the early 20th Century,

draws the old sight of Suwon where he spent his childhood. Furthermore, he draws the sight of Suwon

in the old days based on the historical research of informants.
 


  Last modified : 2009. 08. 14

  Source : Suwon Art Center

  Please contact website to get more information.

  Reference : 031-228-3647
 
 


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National Map Museum Suwon-si gyeonggi-do korea

 LOCATION | 111 Woncheon-dong, Youngtong-gu, Suwon-si 
 TEL | 82-31-210-2667

 
A museum located inside the National Geographic Information Institute of the Ministry of Land, Transport

& Maritime Affairs. It is the No.1 museum specializing in geographic information in Korea where visitors can see transitional history of the National Geographic Information Institute and our ancestor’s affection and passion for our land.
 

Driving, using public transportation

Transportation

Public Transportation subway line number 2,

Jamsil Station Bus No.1007-1, Gangnam staion Bus No.3001, subway line number 2.& 4,

Sadang station bus No.7000, alright at Dong Suwon(East Suwon) telephone office. In case

of using an intercity bus, alright at Suwon intercity bus terminal and take a local bus;

 

By Car take Youngdong highway, to Gwangju direction from East SUwon IC. Pass Suwon

Worldcup Stadiumm Aju University and underpass and turn left. Take Gyeongbu highway,

drive No.42 national road to Suwon direction from Singal IC for 15 minutes and turn right

at Suwon South Police Office crossroads




Detail information

Service hour : 10:00~17:00

A museum located inside the National Geographic Information Institute of the Ministry of Land, Transport

& Maritime Affairs. It is the No.1 museum specializing in geographic information in Korea where visitors can see transitional history of the National Geographic Information Institute and our ancestor’s affection and passion for our land. The museum aims for a comprehensive geographic cultural center encompassing history, culture as well as society, and also establishing accurate geographic information and map production history. The museum consists of 3 exhibition halls and outdoor exhibition hall.

exhibiting map related relics and operating experience programs.

 

EXHIBITION HALL

Exhibition Hall 1 The central exhibition hall displaying extra-large globe and satellite and providing information on the earth and new mensuration technology.

Exhibition Hall 2 The history hall introducing the origin of a map, various old maps and history & method of map production, etc.

Exhibition Hall 3 Contemporary hall showing applied cases of globes, surveying implements, maps

and modern map information from various foreign countries.

 

EXHIBITION HALL

Kids Map Sketch Contest The purpose of this contest is to enable children, the leaders of tomorrow

to learn about the usefulness and importance of a map. Held every year between September to

October for elementary grade 3-6.

 

CURATOR'S CHOICE

The Great Map of Korea The history hall, the second exhibition hall, exhibits a diverse range of world maps and old maps such as Joseon maps, maps of counties and prefectures, and capital city maps. Along with impressive maps reflecting historical view and perspective of each country, The Great Map of

Korea printed in a large size is encased in a glass tube on the floor. Exhibits are arranged for close observation from any angle, helping visitors to see our ancestors' terrific sense of creating maps.
 

  Last modified : 2009. 08. 14

  Source : National Map Museum

  Please contact website to get more information.

  Reference : 031-210-2667
 
 

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Ibis Ambassador Suwon Hotel,Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do. Korea

Weekend : 116,500won | Weekday : 116,500won (Off season, 0㎡ standard)
address : Ingye-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do. Korea 1132-12

Hotel Ibis Ambassador opened in April 29, 2008 in making it the first international chain hotel in Kyunggi-do Suwon. This hotel which is located in the suburbs is expected to keep the legendary status of Korean economy busines...  
 
address | Ingye-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do. 1132-12 
telephone | 82-31-230-5000
homepage | www.ambatel.com/ibis_suwon

Fitness club 
There is a fitness center for our customers.
 
Seminar Room 
There is a seminar room.  

Seminar Room 
There is a seminar room.  

Sauna 
There is a spa for our customers.  

Business Center
We have provided a business center for the working people. 
Driving, using public transportation
※ For Automobile

The Gyeongbu[Seoul-Busan] expressway -> Suwon IC(right side to Suwon) -> The national road 42 -> Woncheon (Br) -> Woncheon (Br) junction of 3 roads(left side to Samsung digital area) -> Woncheon stream road -> Woncheon (Br.1) -> Woncheon (Br.2) -> Road beside Woncheon stream underground road -> Pass by underground road and reach junction of 3 roads(turn right to Seoul/Yeongtong City Hall) -> Millenium road, Nong-hyeop intersection(turn left to  agricultural and marine products market) -> Ibis Ambassador Suwon

　

※ For Public Transportation

Suwon sta.(Exit no.4) -> Take 15, 92, 91-1 bus -> Get off at Suwon City Hall

Incheon national airport -> Take limousine bus to Suwon castle hotel at 1F 7B stop -> Get off at Suwon castle hotel -> Take taxi for 5 min.

Gimpo national airport -> Take limousine bus (no.1 for international lines and no.7 for  domestic[internal] lines) ->  Get off at Suwon castle hotel -> Take taxi for 5 min.
others
※ Navigation search

▶ Address search : 1132-12, Ingye-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do.
western room twin - 2room
※ Internet

※ Desk

※ LCD screen (cable TV)

※ Smoking is prohibited indoors.

※ A/C and heating

※ Safe

※ Iron

※ Morning call

 

- Laundry service.

※ International calls

※ Individual lamp

※ Water purifier with ice.

※ Coffee

※ Vending machine

※ Bidet

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100% freshness of live fish

INTRODUCTION
Since only live fish are kept in large aquariums, you can enjoy 100% freshness.
Grilled lobsters, steamed king crabs and Japanese course menus will satisfy
not only your appetite but also your eyes. Special offers include king crabs,
lobsters, and swellfish. Pan menus also deliver a special taste extracted from
shells, crown daisies, and mushrooms.

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Place to visit in the area


▲ Janganmoon

▲ Hwaseong Haenggung

▲ Manseok Park


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Mild and chewy seasoned rib

INTRODUCTION
A superior Korean beef cut in bite size pieces, marinated with pear, salt, garlic, and etc, and grilled tastes mild and sticky tastes good, and chewy. Side dishes including a kind of cabbage salad, steamed ray, and fried sweet pumpkin with egg batter are neat and simple.

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View of Restaurants




Place to visit in the area

▲ Hwaseong Haenggung

▲ Ingye Art Park

▲ Gyeonggi-do Arts Center


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