castle
Hwaseong Fortress
A UNESCO-listed late 18th-century fortress surrounding the center of Suwon, blending Eastern and Western architectural styles.
10 km · about 20 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGyeonggi-do
Uiwang
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia
About Uiwang
Uiwang works well as a base: 5 minutes from Anyang-si, 10km from Hwaseong Fortress.
Uiwang is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, with about 63,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Anyang-si, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near Uiwang?
Within an hour or so of Uiwang: Hwaseong Fortress (10 km), National Museum of Korea (18 km), N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower) (21 km), Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky (21 km).
Where is Uiwang?
Uiwang is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, about 4 km from Anyang-si.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 63,040
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gyeonggi-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 37.3653, 126.9478
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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Worth the detour from Uiwang
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
National Museum of Korea
One of Asia's largest museums, showcasing Korean history and art from the Paleolithic era to modern times.
18 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower)
A communication and observation tower atop Namsan Mountain offering panoramic views of Seoul and famous for its love lock fences.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Lotte World
Seoul's massive indoor and outdoor theme park holding the Guinness record for the world's largest indoor amusement park.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Myeongdong
Seoul's premier shopping and entertainment district packed with K-beauty stores, street food stalls, and fashion boutiques.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
A futuristic neo-futuristic landmark designed by Zaha Hadid, serving as Seoul's hub for design, art, and technology exhibitions.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Cheonggyecheon Stream
A restored urban stream running through downtown Seoul with a beautiful 10.9-kilometer walking path beneath street level.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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- 21 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.
- 21 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.
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