Uiwang

Worth seeing in and around Uiwang

10 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Hwaseong Fortress

   Hwaseong Fortress or Suwon Hwaseong is a Korean fortress surrounding the centre of Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It was built from 1794 to 1796 by King Jeongjo of Joseon to house and honor the remains of his biological father, Crown Prince Sado.

   8 km · palace · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Suwon Sports Complex

   Suwon Sports Complex is a group of sports facilities in Suwon, South Korea. The complex consists of the Suwon Stadium, Suwon Baseball Stadium, and Suwon Gymnasium.

   6.5 km · stadium · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Ajou University

   Ajou University is a private research university located in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. It was founded in 1973.

   9.7 km · university in Suwon, South Korea · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Academy of Korean Studies

   The Academy of Korean Studies is a South Korean research and educational institute focusing on Korean studies. It was established on June 22, 1978, by the Ministry of Education & Science Technology.

   9.5 km · South Korean research and educational institute · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Gwanggyosan

   Gwanggyosan is a 582 m tall mountain in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It lies on the border of Suwon and Yongin, though the wider range extends north and so also borders Uiwang, Gwacheon, Seoul, and Seongnam.

   5.8 km · mountain in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Kyonggi University

   Kyonggi University is a private university in South Korea that was established in 1947. Originally established as a school in Seoul, it was eventually expanded and upgraded to a college and then a university.

   7.6 km · university in Yeongtong-gu, South Korea · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Anyang University

   Anyang University is a private university in South Korea. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and research programs.

   6.8 km · private university in South Korea · Wikipedia
8. 08
   Suwon Baseball Stadium

   The Suwon KT Wiz Park, also known as the Suwon Baseball Stadium, is a baseball stadium in Suwon, South Korea. Since 2015, it has been the home of KBO club KT Wiz.

   6.2 km · Stadium in Suwon, South Korea · Wikipedia
9. 09
   Anyang Sports Complex

   Anyang Sports Complex is a group of sports facilities in Anyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea. The complex consists of Anyang Stadium, Anyang Gymnasium, a swimming pool, an ice rink, a tennis court, and an auxiliary stadium.

   7 km · football stadium in Anyang · Wikipedia
10. 10
    Hansei University

    Hansei University is a mid-sized Evangelical Christian University located in Gunpo, South Korea. It is affiliated with Yoido Full Gospel Church.

    1.3 km · Christian university in Gunpo, South Korea · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

1. 01
   Baegun Lake

   Reservoir with lakeside walking paths and nearby commercial strips.

2. 02
   Baegun Valley

   Forest valley area with stream-side paths.

3. 03
   Cheonggyesan Clear Forest Park

   Forest park area with maintained walking paths near Cheonggyesan trail access.

4. 04
   Gallmi Hangul Park

   Outdoor park with Hangul-themed landscaping and installations.

5. 05
   Korea Railroad Museum

   Railway museum with indoor exhibitions and outdoor rolling-stock displays.

6. 06
   Korean Bird Ecology Center

   Small education facility near the Wangsong Lake wetlands.

From Wikivoyage: Uiwang, CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us.

Things to do

1. 01
   Baegun Lake

   Lakeside paths and deck sections make this an easy walk with viewpoints and rest areas.

2. 02
   Barasan

   Light trekking routes in the Barasan area.

3. 03
   Hike Cheonggyesan

   Well-known hiking area on the Seoul–Gyeonggi boundary with multiple trailheads.

4. 04
   Walk around Wangsong Lake

   Flat lakeside paths and nearby wetland areas suit light exercise and birdwatching.

5. 05
   Uiwang Children’s Railroad Festival

   Family-oriented event held around the Wangsong Lake / railroad-museum area.

6. 06
   Uiwang Baegun Lake Festival

   Schedule and program vary by year—check current listings on Uiwang City culture/tourism postings before planning a trip.

From Wikivoyage: Uiwang, CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us.

Where to eat

1. 01
   Baegun Hanjeongsik

   Upscale Korean traditional set meals with focus on fresh ingredients.

2. 02
   Baekwoonae Flower

   Baekwoonae Flower is a spacious and comfortable Korean restaurant located near Baegun Lake, and a set of stir-fried spicy pork and grilled mackerel is a popular menu.

3. 03
   Bongdeok Kalguksu

   Serves handmade knife-cut noodles; menu and pricing change over time.

4. 04
   Cheonggye Nureungji Baeksuk

   Popular for its whole chicken or duck boiled with medicinal herbs, served with scorched rice porridge.

5. 05
   Jogane Gabojineo

   Specialty restaurant serving thick and tender spicy stir-fried cuttlefish (Gap-ojingeo).

From Wikivoyage: Uiwang, CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us.

Getting to Uiwang

Airports

Seoul Gimpo (GMP), 28 km · Incheon (ICN), 48 km · Cheongju/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ), 84 km

Stations

Indeogwon Station, 6.4 km · Government Complex Gwacheon Station, 9.3 km · Geumjeong Station, 3.8 km · Suwon Station, 9.2 km · Beomgye Station, 5.2 km

• Seoul → Uiwang

  22 km · quickest by road, 39 min · ₩3,020–4,020
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• Cheongju → Uiwang

  94 km · quickest by road, 2h 23m · ₩13,950–18,650
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• Gonghang-ro → Uiwang

  25 km · quickest by road, 44 min · ₩3,350–4,470
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