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Suwon (Korean: 수원; Korean pronunciation:) is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea's most populous province. The city lies approximately 30 km (19 mi) south of the national capital, Seoul.
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- Hwaseong Fortress
- Haenggung Palace
- Hwahongmun Gate
- Paldalmun Gate
- Suwon Hwaseong Museum
- Yeonmudae
- Samsung Innovation Museum
- Korean Folk Village
- Buksuwon Spa Flex
- Galbi
The 27-year-old Crown Prince Sado came to a rather grim end in 1762 when he was trapped in a rice box on the orders of his father and left there to starve to death. In 1789 Sado’s son, King Jeonjo relocated his remains to what is now Suwon and over the next decade surrounded the tomb with more than five kilometres of walls to a height of between fo...
For a place to stay when he visited his father’s tomb, King Jeongjo ordered himself a palace, which was completed in 1789 and then expanded when the fortress was being built around it. After that upgrade the palace was a vast ensemble of more than 20 buildings beneath the eastern slopes of the Paldalsan hill. When King Jeongjo was away the palace w...
One of the most photogenic bits of the fortress is the north gate, which was built over the Suwon River, flowing underneath through seven arches. Keeping watch over the river is an elegant wooden pavilion, which was armed with cannons and could be fortified in case of sieges. Adding to the gate’s charm is the flight of weirs on the river on the gat...
The great southern gate of the fortress stands alone on a busy roundabout in the centre of Suwon, in easy reach of markets and restaurants. This imposing landmark is independent of the fortress wall, which has made way for today’s streets. Paldalmun’s external south side is ringed with a semi-circular wall (ongseong) and rising high above is a beau...
This museum tells you all you need to know about Hwaseong Fortress, including the background of Jeongjo of Joseon’s eventually unsuccessful push to make this the seat of power in Korea. On display are models, maps, original architectural plans and contemporary letters to explain how this massive stronghold was constructed, as well as how it was man...
On high ground up three tiers of steps between the east gate (Changryongmun ) and Hwahongmun is an observation post that was set up in 1795. When the king was in residence, four soldiers and two generals would stand guard at all times under this pavilion with upturned eaves. Once the rest of the stronghold was completed, Yeonmudae had a secondary r...
Samsung Electronics was founded in Suwon in 1969 where it continues to have its headquarters. Here, at Samsung Digital City in the eastern Gyeonggi-do the brand has a stylish museum on the history of electronics. Apart from Saturdays when you don’t need to book, access can be limited as you have to reserve a place on a tour. This will show the evol...
For a blast of traditional Korean culture and to find out what daily life was like in the past, plan a day trip to this open -air museum east of Suwon in Yongin (there’s a shuttle bus from Suwon Station). Many of the 260+ hanoks and other historic buildings at the Korean Folk Village are original, and were relocated here in the early 1970s. You can...
Moments on foot from Sungkyunkwan University station is arguably the best jjimjilbang in Suwon. These typical Korean bathhouses/spas are something you simply have to experience if you’re a first-timer. Like all jjimjilibangs, Buksuwon Spa Flex has bathing areas segregated by sex where the convention is to bathe or soak in a steamroom in the nude. T...
Suwon is a big gui city, which is food cooked at a traditional restaurant on a grill at the centre of the table. One dish to taste is Samgyeopsal, unseasoned pork belly, usually wrapped in lettuce leaves and dipped in ssamjang, a spicy paste. But Suwon’s most representative gui preparation has to be galbi, which is barbecued beef short rib, often m...
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2. Samsung Innovation Museum Samsung Innovation Museum exhibits the history and the future of such innovations brought by the electronics industry. You can see not only the history of the electronics industry but the achievements…- 3. Gwanggyo Lake Park
- 4. Hwahongmun Gate
- 8. Mr. Toilet House It is the only toilet-shaped museum in the world. It is a fun museum where you can meet the history, culture, and poop models of the toilet.
- 9. Wolhwawon Garden
- 10. Gwanggyosan Mountain
- 11. Yeonmudae (Dongjangdae)
- 12. Hwaseomun Gate
Explore the historical sites and culture of Suwon, the largest city in Gyeonggi-do province. Learn about the Hwaseong Fortress, Palace, Museum, and other attractions in this UNESCO World Heritage city.
- Hwaseong. The World Heritage–listed fortress wall that encloses the original town of Suwon is what brings most travellers to the city. Snaking up and down Paldal…
- Korean Folk Village. This 245-acre themed experience is designed to transport you back to the Joseon dynasty as you wander through picturesque grounds filled with thatched and…
- Mr Toilet House. A contender for Korea's wackiest museum, Mr Toilet House is the former residence of Suwon's mayor, the late Sim Jae-duck. Appropriately designed like a…
- Nam June Paik Art Centre. This gallery features the pioneering new-media work of internationally acclaimed avant-garde artist Nam June Paik (1932–2006).
Apr 2, 2024 · Learn about Suwon's history, culture, and nature attractions, from the UNESCO-listed fortress walls to the lakeside park. Find out how to get there from Seoul and what to do in a day trip.
Suwon is a city near Seoul with a rich cultural and historical heritage. Explore the Hwaseong Fortress, the palace, the museums, the mural village, the hot air balloon and the fried chicken street.
