scenic viewpoint
Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky
South Korea's tallest building at 555 meters with the Seoul Sky observation deck offering sweeping views of the entire metropolitan area.
24 km · about 25 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGyeonggi-do
Hwado
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia
About Hwado
Hwado works well as a base: 10 minutes from Su-dong, 30km from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Hwado is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, with about 110,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Su-dong, about 6 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Hwado?
Within an hour or so of Hwado: Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky (24 km), Lotte World (24 km), Nami Island (25 km), Dongdaemun Design Plaza (28 km).
Are there any good drives near Hwado?
The nearest famous roads are Hangyeryeong Pass, Misiryeong Pass and Daegwallyeong Pass.
Where is Hwado?
Hwado is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, about 6 km from Su-dong.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 106,358
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gyeonggi-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 37.6525, 127.3075
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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Worth the detour from Hwado
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Lotte World
Seoul's massive indoor and outdoor theme park holding the Guinness record for the world's largest indoor amusement park.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Nami Island
A crescent-shaped river island famous for its tree-lined avenues and as the filming location of the beloved Korean drama Winter Sonata.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Dongdaemun Design Plaza
A futuristic neo-futuristic landmark designed by Zaha Hadid, serving as Seoul's hub for design, art, and technology exhibitions.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Cheonggyecheon Stream
A restored urban stream running through downtown Seoul with a beautiful 10.9-kilometer walking path beneath street level.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Changdeokgung Palace
A UNESCO World Heritage palace famed for its Secret Garden, considered the finest example of Joseon Dynasty palace architecture.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Gyeongbokgung Palace
The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty in Seoul, known for its grandeur and the picturesque changing of the guard ceremony.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Bukchon Hanok Village
A traditional Korean village of hundreds of hanok houses nestled between two major palaces in the heart of Seoul.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Hwado
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 24 kmLotte World Tower Seoul SkySouth Korea's tallest building at 555 meters with the Seoul Sky observation deck offering sweeping views of the entire metropolitan area.
- 30 kmN Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower)A communication and observation tower atop Namsan Mountain offering panoramic views of Seoul and famous for its love lock fences.
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