ContentsView article sectionsAbout Hwaseong-siTips for Rural Living and TravelTop 10 Things to Do in Hwaseong-siCurrent Air Quality in Hwaseong-siDon’t sleep on these top 10 things to do in Hwaseong-si. I’ve included some pretty big adventures. About Hwaseong-si Hwaseong-si (화성시) is a sprawling administrative district south of seoul and northwest of Pyeongtaek. The district includes both highly developed and modern cities as well as expansive rural and industrial areas. It’s certainly not tourist central but if you live in the area it’s worth exploring. Additionally, Dongtan exists within the Hwaseong-si administrative boundaries. This city alone provides many weekends of exploring potential. We could do a top 10 list just for Dongtan, however, I wanted to be more inclusive with this list. Tips for Rural Living and Travel If you’ve already read these tips feel free to jump straight to my recommendations for the Top 10 Things to Do in Hwaseong. Keep in mind that rural South Korean tourism and culture planning may not assume international foreigners will visit. This means there may be limited English in some more rural locations. Consider the small towns in your country. Generally, small communities don’t have the financial resources to create information in multiple languages and they focus on the needs of the immediate community. This remains true in rural South Korea. However, rural areas in South Korea do welcome international visitors. You don’t need to feel uncomfortable visiting. The following tools may help you feel more comfortable and engaged in rural areas where English language information and speakers may not be available. Top 10 Things to Do in Hwaseong-si Hwaseong-si has many different types of things to do from modern city shopping to countryside beach camping. I’ve chosen a wide selection of experiences for this particular list. I’m a bit of a blue-collar girl so I’ve included quite a few things that I love that are not fancy. Current Air Quality in Hwaseong-si Air quality and weather change throughout the day. However, having an idea of what the air quality is right now can help make decisions easier. You can download the Air Matters App for your phone to keep current on changing air quality conditions throughout the day. You can even set up alerts. Hwaseong-si Air Quality SOUTH OF SEOUL EDITORIAL INFORMATION Article Information & History Historical Record Originally written by Lanae Rivers-Woods, MAIT Originally published June 9, 2022 Article History June 9, 2022 Originally published Written by Lanae Rivers-Woods, MAIT No formal audit has been recorded for this article under the current South of Seoul editorial process. Historical article: This article has not yet been formally audited under South of Seoul’s current editorial process. It remains available as part of our publishing history and may contain information that has changed since publication. Before You Act South of Seoul articles document information available at a particular point in time. Prices, hours, services, policies, procedures, laws, eligibility requirements, transportation, contact details, and local conditions can change. Use this article as a research starting point and confirm important details using current official resources, direct contact, Naver Maps, Kakao Map, and other reliable sources when appropriate. For consequential immigration, legal, medical, or financial decisions, confirm current requirements with the relevant official authority or an appropriately qualified professional. See something that needs updating? Help us keep practical information useful. Reader reports are reviewed by our editorial team and do not automatically change this article. Website What needs attention? Select a reason Outdated information Business closed or moved Hours changed Price changed Broken link Location or access changed Policy or rule changed Contact information changed Translation issue Other What did you notice? Send to Editorial Team No name or email is required. Please don’t include private or sensitive personal information.