Myeongdang-gol
in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.240 and 127.031 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 14' 22" and E 127° 1' 52"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KRW
Spoken languages:
Korean, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:44 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:35 am and 7:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
This place on Geonames.org

Discover Myeongdang-gol

Myeongdang-gol in Gyeonggi-do is a city in South Korea about 23 mi (or 37 km) south of Seoul, the country's capital city.

Local time in Myeongdang-gol is now 08:44 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Myeongdang-gol, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Suwon Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Korea is Hwaseong Fortress in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), North-West. We discovered 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Suwon, Seoul, Incheon, Bupyeong and Jangheung. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 38%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

24°C (76 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

25°C (78 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

RAMADA PLAZA SUWON

Address
2,6 mi
150, Jungbu-daero
16483 Suwon-si
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Novotel Ambassador Suwon

Address
2,7 mi
902 Dukyoungdaero Maesanro 1 Ga Paldal Gu
16622 Suwon-dong
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Suwon Castle Hotel 수원호텔캐슬

Address
2,6 mi
203, Jungbu-daero
16498 Suwon-si
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ibis Ambassador Suwon

Address
1,3 mi
132 Kwonkwang-ro Paldal-gu
16491 SUWON
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Prumir

Address
3,3 mi
480, Hyohaeng-ro
Hwaseong
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Landmark Hotel Suwon Suwon

Address
2,5 mi
1591, Bongyeong-ro
16703 Suwon-si
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 00:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


MSTAY Hotel Giheung Gyeonggi

Address
2,4 mi
7, Seocheon-ro 117beon-gil
17108 Yongin-si
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Prumir

Address
3,3 mi
480 Hyohaeng-ro
18324 Hwaseong-si
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Value Hotel Worldwide High End 밸류 호텔 월드와이드 하이 엔드

Address
1,5 mi
299, Hyowon-ro
16488 Suwon-si
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 11:59 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Suite Place Suwon Serviced residences

Address
2,4 mi
52, Hyanggyo-ro
16456 Suwon-si
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Vic´s South Korea Calling-Goodbye Seoul, Hello Suwon

Published: September 09, 2013
Length: 45:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VvicsieE78

Vic´s South Korea Calling-Day 4 It is now time to say Goodbye to Seoul as we continue exploring other parts of South Korea. The next stop will be the city of Suwon located just about an hour...


Suwon trail and urban 2015

Published: April 06, 2015
Length: 25:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: travis carlile

mountain biking Suwon South Korea.


A journey through South Korea

Published: June 03, 2009
Length: 22:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nigel Fowler Sutton

A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the 18th century walled city of Suwon, close to Seoul. Then southwards to the historical town of Gonju and a remote Buddest Monastery set in a...


Skate Suwon

Published: January 06, 2015
Length: 56:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 이만기

Suwon local Skater's New Clip!


Suwon, Korea Tour

Published: August 24, 2014
Length: 35:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 47crazed

Travel, i just love traveling.


Bundang Line trains in Suwon City Hall station

Published: August 03, 2014
Length: 57:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SR rasi

The train to Wangsimni(351-23) is departing at Suwon City Hall station and the train to Suwon(351-32) is arriving at Suwon City Hall station.


2001 11 11 KOREAN FOLK VILLAGE SUWON DANCERS

Published: January 02, 2014
Length: 45:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jim Davis

In November of 2011 six Korean War veterans returned to the Republic of South Korea; three were from Australia (RAAF) and three were from the United States (USAF). They were, along with many...


24 Martial Arts at Suwon Hwasung Haenggung. 수원화성 행궁 무예24기 공연

Published: July 03, 2014
Length: 20:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kevin Hwang

24 Martial Arts at Suwon Hwasung Haenggung_=수원화성 행궁 무예24기 공연). it is really exciting to see the 24 martial arts. Furthermore, Suwon Hwasung is world Cultural heritage...


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Published: June 13, 2011
Length: 04:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: summeromance78

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Day Off in Suwon

Published: September 05, 2012
Length: 00:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Spenser Ford

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Suwon

Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A major city of over a million inhabitants, Suwon lies approximately 30 kilometres south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety". Suwon has existed in various forms throughout Korea's history, growing from a small settlement in tribal times to a major industrial and cultural city today. Suwon is the only remaining completely walled city in South Korea.

Located at 37.2667, 127.017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Suwon, Cities in Gyeonggi Province

Suin Line

The Suin Line (Suwon-Incheon) is a commuter subway line of Korail. Formerly a narrow-gauge railway in South Korea, it connected Suwon to Namincheon via Ansan and Siheung, and was abandoned in 1995. However, the Suin Line is currently being reconstructed in standard gauge and double track as an integral part of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway network and will open in three phases.

Located at 37.2553, 127.006 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway lines in South Korea

Hwaseong Fortress

Hwaseong (Brilliant Castle/ Fortress), the wall surrounding the centre of Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, was built in the late 18th century by King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty to honour and house the remains of his father Prince Sado, who had been murdered by being locked alive inside a rice chest by his own father King Yeongjo after failing to obey the command to commit suicide.

Located at 37.2775, 127.017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fortification in Korea, City walls, World Heritage Sites in South Korea, Korean architecture, Joseon Dynasty, Suwon, Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks, Historic Sites of South Korea, Castles in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Gyeonggi Province, Visitor attractions in Gyeonggi Province

Suwon Station

Suwon Station is a railway station in the city of Suwon, South Korea. The station was completely redeveloped in 2002 and 2003, and is now integrated with the Aekyung Shopping Mall. This station serves the national Gyeongbu Line and Line 1 of the Seoul subway, which runs services from Soyosan Station to the north to Sinchang to the south.

Located at 37.2661, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Suwon, Railway stations in South Korea, Railway stations opened in 1905, Buildings and structures in Gyeonggi Province

Seryu Station

Seryu Station is a station on Line 1 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. It is in southern Suwon.

Located at 37.2442, 127.014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Railway stations opened in 2003

Byeongjeom Station

Byeongjeom Station is a station on Line 1 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. It is the currently the only train station serving the city of Hwaseong. It is the southern terminal station for approximately half of the subway trains on this line who then carry on to the nearby depot, one of the 5 depots on Line 1, with the remainder continuing to Cheonan.

Located at 37.2067, 127.033 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Railway stations opened in 1905, Railway stations opened in 2003

Metapolis

Metapolis is a complex of four residential skyscrapers in Hwaseong, South Korea With the ground broken in July 2006 by POSCO E&C and the buildings topped-out in August 2009, the structures were completed in July 2010. The two tallest towers (#101 and #104) have heights of 249m and 247m respectively and 66 storeys each, making them the third-tallest residential skyscrapers in South Korea and the centerpiece of the New Dongtan City.

Located at 37.205, 127.069 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Skyscrapers in South Korea, Residential buildings in South Korea

Yungneung and Geolleung

Yungneung and Geolleung are two royal tombs from the Joseon Dynasty within an oak-forested park in Hwaseong, South Korea. Yungneung is the tomb of Crown Prince Sado and Princess Hyegyeong, while Geolleung houses King Jeongjo and Queen Hyoui. The tombs are part of the UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site of the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty.

Located at 37.2117, 126.994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Joseon Dynasty, Hwaseong, Burial monuments and structures


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
명당골, Myeongdang-gol, Myŏngdang-gol