POV: You're scrolling through TikTok, bored out of your mind, thinking all museums are just... old stuff. Then your friend texts you a pic of a GIANT TOILET. π€― Okay, bestie, no cap, my jaw literally dropped when I first heard about this place: Suwon Haewoojae (μμ ν΄μ°μ¬)! It literally means 'a house for resolving worries' or 'relief house' β which is such a poetic Korean way to say toilet, right? Itβs not just a museum about toilets, it's a museum that IS a toilet! π½β¨
So, I finally dragged my μΉκ΅¬λ€ (chingudeul, friends) to Suwon, which is a super cool city near Seoul, lowkey famous for its Hwaseong Fortress (νμ±, Hwaseong). But we weren't there for the fortress that day, we were there for the... porcelain throne! π The museum building itself is shaped like a giant toilet bowl, fr fr! You literally walk into a toilet! Inside, it's not gross at all, promise! It's actually super educational and surprisingly fun. They have exhibitions showing the history of toilets from ancient times to modern days, even different types from around the world. Itβs like, who knew toilets had such a rich history? Not me! π And outside, thereβs a whole park with super quirky statues, like people squatting and doing their business, and even a statue of a little boy doing his 'number two'! Itβs kinda awkward but also hilarious. My friends and I were just cracking up the whole time. It really hits different than your average museum visit!
Seriously, if you're looking for something totally unique and unforgettable to do in Korea that's not just the usual palaces and K-pop spots, Suwon Haewoojae is it! Itβs such a random, quirky spot, and not many tourists even know about it. So, youβre basically getting an insider secret right now, bestie! π Itβs a great way to explore something unexpected and have a good laugh. Plus, the surrounding area in Suwon is super nice for a day trip too. What are you waiting for? Time to embrace the 'poo-tiful' side of Korean culture! π
β¨ Fun Fact / π‘ Pro Tip
- β¨ Fun Fact: The founder of this museum, Sim Jae-deok, was a former mayor of Suwon who was literally born in a bathroom! He loved toilets so much his nickname became 'Mr. Toilet.' No cap, he even built his own house in the shape of a toilet, which eventually became Haewoojae! How cool (and kinda wild) is that?! π
- π‘ Pro Tip: To get there from Seoul, you can easily take the subway (Line 1) to Suwon Station. From there, hop on a local bus (like bus 10, 15, or 7-2) or a quick taxi to Haewoojae. Itβs super accessible! And don't forget your camera for some hilarious selfies β trust me, you'll want to capture this! πΈ