Dongtan New City is a self-contained city where housing, education, culture, business, and the high-technology IT and digital industries co-exist in a harmoniously structured environment located in the southern region of the metropolitan area. The New City also boasts cutting-edge industry clusters, including the semi-conductor factory of Samsung Electronics and an eco-friendly, pollution-free venture industry complex. The city is easily accessible via the extensive traffic network connecting Seoul and the metropolitan area.(Gyeongbu Expressway, Yongin-Seoul Expressway, Metropolitan Subway, Dongtan-Suwon Expressway, and the Dongtan-Byeongjeom Expressway have already been completed. The GTX, which is scheduled for completion by 2016, will connect the Seoul Station and Suseo-Dongtan areas.)
Shopping
- Dongtan Metapolis Mall: 10 minutes’ walk
- Suwon Galleria 20 minutes by car
- Suwon AK Plaza 20 minutes by car
- - Jukjeon Shinsegae Department Store 30 minutes by car
Park
- Dongtan Central Park
Covering 370,000 m2, the park has a musical fountain, an artificial waterfall, and various sports facilities including tennis courts, an artificial climbing wall, an in-line skating rink, and a basketball court.
- Nojak Park
: is an ecological park comprising a musical fountain, a wetland park, a central square with a fountain, and a car park. Visitors can enjoy strolling along the park’s footpaths and trails, as well as the Dawn Redwood Road which is appreciated for its beautiful scenery in all four seasons.
Museum
- Ho-Am Art Museum
35 minutes’ drive. Displays some 1,200 exhibits collected over the course of 30 years by Mr. Byung-chul Lee (Penname: Hoam), the founder of the Samsung Group All of the ceramic works and handicrafts have a value equivalent to that of Korea’s National Treasures.
- NJP ART CENTER
20 minutes’ drive. Co-founded by Gyeonggi’s local government and the Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation to commemorate the unique artistic world and spirit of Mr. Nam June Paik, the international pioneer of video art.
- Gyeonggi Provincial Museum
20 minutes’ drive. This museum preserves a fascinating collection of Gyeonggi-do's local cultural assets including the First Edition of the Avatamsaka Sutra (National Treasure No. 256).
Sight Seeing / Entertainment
- Everland:
35 minutes’drive. The largest family theme park in Korea offering a wide range of rides.
- Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
30 minutes’ drive. Built in the late 18th century, this imposing fortress displays a fine architectural balance between Eastern and Western styles and is considered one of the best defensive fortresses. The 6km-long walls contain four gates, and each individual structure has its own unique shape and design. It was designated as a World Cultural Heritage in 1997.
- Korean Folk Village
20 minutes drive. This folk museum shows how people lived during the late Joseon Period. The streets lined with traditional Korean houses are a popular shooting location for Korean TV shows and movies. The village consists of gardens, displays, and performance sites, offering visitors a wide-ranging cultural experience
- CGV Dongtan
10 minutes’walk. 8-screen multiplex in Dongtan Metapolis
- Jeongok Port in Hwaseong
1 hour’s drive This port, located opposite Nue Island of Jebudo Island, hosts such exciting events as the Korea International Boat Show and the Korea Match Cup (yacht racing).