In July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea, opening its first store in front of Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to coffee being more expensive than meals, but now Starbucks has firmly established itself in South Korea. Thanks to this, Starbucks has become the most commonly seen cafe in our country, and you can find Starbucks ...
Located just one stop away from Suwon Station near Hwaseo Station, there is a large lake. When people think of Suwon’s lake park, they often picture “Gwanggyo Lake Park,” but in the west of Suwon, you can also find a quite impressive lake park. “Different Atmosphere from Gwanggyo Lake Park: Suwon Seoho Park” While Gwanggyo Lake Park exudes grandeur, Suwon ...
In Gwanggyo New Town, there is Gwanggyo Lakeside Park. Gwanggyo Lakeside Park is the largest lake park in Korea, boasting a size 1.7 times that of the well-known Ilsan Lakeside Park. Considered one of the landmarks representing Gwanggyo New Town, around Gwanggyo Lakeside Park, you can find various restaurants and cafes. Particularly, to the south of the park, “Gwanggyo IPark ...
Gwanggyo New Town in Suwon is a relatively recent development. After the construction of Gwanggyo New Town, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government, Suwon District Prosecutor’s Office, and Suwon High Court relocated to Gwanggyo New Town. The Suwon Education Office is also scheduled to move to Gwanggyo New Town. Gwanggyo New Town in Suwon is strategically developed, showing a difference from the ...
Siheung has a place called Mulwang Reservoir. It’s a place that provides a unique sense of comfort, resembling a lake with water. Unlike fully developed parks like Ilsan Lake Park or Gwanggyo Lake Park, it exudes a raw, untouched feel, which in turn, makes it even more calming. It has its own charm as it’s not completely transformed into a ...
In places where scenic views of rivers, lakes, and seas are commonly found, cafes are often sought after. The Gwanggyo Lake Park area in Suwon is no exception. Here, you can also find various cafes, but due to the large number of people, finding a seat is not always easy. Although a bit separated from the lake park, there is ...
In Suwon’s Gwanggyo area, you can find a large-scale lake park known as Gwanggyo Lake Park. It is approximately 1.7 times the size of Ilsan Lake Park. Previously, Gwanggyo Lake Park consisted of the Woncheon Reservoir and Sindae Reservoir, which were reservoir facilities supplying agricultural water. However, with the development of Gwanggyo New Town, these two lakes were connected, creating ...
In Ansan, near Choji Station and Gojan Station, you can find Danwon District Office. Behind Danwon District Office, you’ll find Gyeonggi Museum of Art, which is located next to a small lakeside park called “Hwarang Amusement Park.” Operated by Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation, Gyeonggi Museum of Art is an art museum that collects contemporary artworks and hosts creative and contemporary art ...
At the border of Ansan and Siheung, there lies a reservoir known as Water King Reservoir. Unlike artificial lakes like Gwanggyo Lake Park in Suwon or Ilsan Lake Park, this park exudes a natural ambiance. It’s a tranquil place ideal for leisurely strolls. In the past, it was referred to as Heungbu Reservoir, and there’s a story that President Lee ...
Seokchon Lake in Jamsil, Seoul, is one of the representative lakeside parks you can find in the city. In terms of size alone, parks like Ilsan Lake Park or Gwanggyo Lake Park in Gyeonggi Province are much larger. However, Seokchon Lake stands out as a landmark representing Jamsil, along with Lotte World and Lotte World Tower. “Seoul Jamsil, Seokchon Lake ...
When spring arrives, various flowers bloom. Among them, cherry blossoms are the most famous. When the cherry blossoms bloom, it’s often covered in the news, and many people go out to enjoy the sight. In reality, it would be more appropriate to say that people use the flowers as an excuse for a date rather than going out specifically to ...
Seokchon Lake in Jamsil, Seoul can be considered one of the representative lakeside parks in Seoul. While in terms of scale, parks like Ilsan Lake Park or Gwanggyo Lake Park may surpass it due to the emergence of new towns in Gyeonggi Province, Seokchon Lake stands as a landmark representing Jamsil, alongside Lotte World and Lotte World Tower. “Once a ...