POV: You're planning your Korea trip. Seoul Tower, Gyeongbokgung, Myeongdong street food... all the classics, right? ๐คฉ But what if I told you there's a place that will literally make you say 'WTF' in the best way possible?! My bestie and I were chilling in Suwon after exploring Hwaseong Fortress (which is, btw, super cool! You HAVE to go!), and we were looking for something... different. Something that would make our Instagram feed pop *and* make us laugh. And OMG, we found it! ๐
Get ready for this, bestie, because I'm about to drop a major hidden gem bomb! ๐ฃ Have you ever heard of the Haewoojae Museum (ํด์ฐ์ฌ ๋ฐ๋ฌผ๊ด, Haewoojae Bangmulgwan)? Probably not, because it's so lowkey and totally weird, but in the most amazing way! It's literally the world's ONLY toilet-shaped museum! ๐ฝ No cap, the building itself looks like a gigantic toilet bowl. When I first saw it, I was like, 'Wait, is that a... potty?!' And yep, it totally was! ๐คฃ Inside, it's not just about, like, plumbing or anything boring. It's actually super fascinating! They have exhibits about the history of toilets, different types of toilets from around the world, and even really cute (yes, cute!) poop-themed art. Not gonna lie, some of it is pretty funny, and it totally changes your perspective on something we all use every day! And outside? There's a 'Toilet Culture Park' with statues of people doing their business and, like, historical squat toilets. It's wild! It hits different, fr fr.
Why is this a hidden gem? Because most tourists just go straight to Hwaseong Fortress and leave Suwon. But staying a little longer and checking out Haewoojae? That's when you get the real insider scoop! โจ It's unique, it's quirky, and it's a super memorable experience that will have you telling all your friends about the 'poop museum' you visited in Korea! ๐ Seriously, if you're ever in Suwon, you HAVE to add this to your list. Itโs free too, which is a bonus! ๐ฐ It's not just a museum; it's an experience that perfectly mixes history, culture, and, well, a whole lot of potty humor! You'll leave with a smile on your face, I promise!
๐ก Pro Tip:
After exploring Haewoojae, head back towards the Hwaseong Fortress area! There are tons of yummy restaurants, especially around ํ๊ถ๋ (Haenggung-dong) where you can grab some delicious ๊ฐ๋น (galbi, marinated ribs) or a cute cafe for a coffee fix! Itโs the perfect way to spend a day in Suwon, mixing history with a dash of hilarious!