[2025 Suwon Attraction] Travel Guide for Suwon Hwaseong Fortress (Updated Mar)

Once outside of Seoul, the non-Korean-speaking tourists would be left to their own devices as to how they communicate with the Koreans and find their way around. That was Suwon to me. In Hanja, Suwon means “the origin of water.” Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, 48 km south of Seoul. There were really only two things to see there: the Korean Folk Village and a “faithfully restored fortress of Hwaseong” as described in the Lonely Planet. The fortress of Hwaseong was built between 1794 and 1796 during the reign of King Jeongjo of the famous Joseon Dynasty that I kept hearing about in the palaces of Seoul. It was also an effort to make Suwon the second capital city. There are four main gates, of which the Paldalmun was the most famous and a designated national treasure. It almost felt like seeing the fortress of Xi’an, an ancient capital in China. The similarities notwithstanding, the fortress of Hwaseong was built with the best technology existing, “encompassing the strong points of both Asian and western elements.” #koreatrip #southkorea #suwonfortress #suwon #gyeonggido #hwaseongfortress #historicallandmarks#历史古迹

🏯 Suwon, South Korea is known as another world heritage city that is beautiful and worth visiting. Suwon is located south of Seoul, about 30 kilometers from Seoul. It is the largest capital city, located in Gyeonggi Province, which is the most populous province in South Korea. This city stands out for its antiquity. 🏯 Another beautiful place is Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, located in Hwaseong Fortress, built as a resting place for King Jeongjo. In addition, tourists can experience the demonstration of the use of various weapons by ancient Korean warriors. #100 ways to travel #Suwon #Travel to Korea 🚌🚞🚕🚗 Traveling to this city is convenient. By subway from Seoul Line 1, get off at Suwon Station, it takes about 1 hour, or by KTX express train, get on at Yongsan Station, get off at Suwon Station, it takes about 30 minutes.

💞Reasons to recommend: - Very close to Seoul and super easy to get to - A city that feels like stepping back into the Joseon era - Follow the trails of many series such as Lovely Runner, Twenty Five Twenty One, Our Beloved Summer - Cherry blossom viewing spots - Cute cafes 📍Address: Hwaseong Fortress 🗓️Travel plan: Take the train to Suwon station and transfer to bus lines 5, 301, 310, 777, 900 and get off at Jangan park stop

#DomesticTravel A great place to visit, especially the historic Hwaseong Fortress area. You can easily discover the area by foot - you can walk there! Don't miss it in Suwon. 📍Changryongmun Start your walk at the East Gate where the tourist information center and hot air balloon are located. 📍Dongjangdae Command Post A unique command post with a martial arts training ground. 📍Dongammun Gate One of the "secret gates" with a great view. 📍Banghwasuryujeonggwan A picturesque pavilion over Yongyeon Pond for relaxation and photos. 📍Yongyeon Pond A beautiful pond and garden perfect for a picnic. 📍Hwahongmun Gate A beautiful gate that serves as a bridge and defensive pillar. 📍Jangganmun Gate The main gate of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a place of historical significance. Hwaseomun Gate A crescent-shaped west gate with a rooftop cafe. 📍 Hwaseong Haenggung A temporary palace within the fortress featuring exquisite architecture and a replica of the infamous rice chest of the apostles.

70,000 won~Suwon Haenggung-dong cost-effective village-cance emotional party room🧸🎉 Equipped with various board games and retro arcade games + Bluetooth microphone🎲🎯 It's great for couples*friends*family to hang out together You can even enjoy a barbecue in the yard🥩🍖 It's a party room, but you can also stay there, so there are bedding, showers, and even a kitchen 📍133 Party Room - Hanok Stay @133_stay 10, Jeongjo-ro 795beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 🚗Nearby parking lot (1 car free parking) 👼🏻Based on 4 people/Up to 12 people (additional charge) 🐶No pets allowed 🍳Cooking allowed 🥩Barbecue available (charcoal, grill, torch, solid fuel provided) 🎬Netflix, Tving, Disney Plus, YouTube, etc. OTT possible #Jiyoon's travel push_Suwon #133partyroom #Suwonpartyroom #Haenggungdongpartyroom

Hwaseong Fortress is a historical site in Suwon, South Korea that was built in the 18th century. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered a masterpiece of Korean military architecture. Visitors to the fortress can see the impressive walls and gates, as well as the many structures within the fortress, including the command post, watchtowers, and the King's palace. There is also a museum on the site that provides information about the history and construction of the fortress. Additionally, the fortress is surrounded by a beautiful park, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors to relax and enjoy the scenery. You can also explore the fortress by walking along the walls.#awesomepic #newyearadventure

#Let's go on a trip I went after seeing that there was a Suwon Hwaseong Media Art Show! The colors were gorgeous as media art was drawn on Hwaseong Fortress I also went to Hwaseong Palace next door because it was open at night, and it was so pretty because there were so many lights 📍Location: Suwon Hwaseong Fortress 📍Location: 320-2 Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 📍Location: Hwaseong Palace 📍Location: 825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

#fallingforfall Suwon Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in Suwon, Korea. It is one of the most important historical sites of the country and is the only castle in the country whose walls remain intact. Transportation is very easy and it is 10 minutes from Suwon Station. When you come here, you can walk around the city walls, ride a bike or visit the old watchtowers. In autumn, a magnificent view is seen with the color change and shedding of the leaves of the trees and I recommend you to observe this change here. #asiatrip #suwonfortress #travelinspiration #southkorea #fortress

#fallingforfall Suwon fortress lake park is located in the city of suwon, South Korea. The distance to the station is 30 minutes on foot and 10 minutes by bus. This is a beautiful place during the day and at night. Especially in autumn, you can do many nice activities such as watching the falling leaves, listening to the classical music playing around the lake and enjoying the view by having a picnic with your friends. Here, you can sit at the bottom of the lake or sit at the old korean building, one of the watchpoints of the castle, and watch the city. You can rent specially prepared picnic baskets from the nearby markets. Afterwards, you can take a stroll on the walls of the castle accompanied by music. #suwonfortress #suwon #korea #travelinspiration #fall #temple #asiatrip

Cafe Haenggung-dong -28, Hwaseomun-ro 32beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 2nd floor -031-252-8864 -11:00 ~ 22:00 A cafe with a good view in Haenggung-dong, Suwon A cafe where you can draw pictures and has a quiet atmosphere A cafe that couples often visit A place with delicious Einspanner and croffles #Haenggung-dong #Haenggung-dong cafe #Suwon cafe #Suwon Hwaseong Haenggung #Cafe with a good view

Last year I visited Suwon Hwaseong Fortress with my family. It is situated in Suwon city wich some 50 mins drive from South Korea's capital Seoul. As the name describes, it is a fortress which was constructed in the past purely for defence purposes. However, presently this has been converter into a tourist attravction by the city administration.People visit and climb upto the fortress as it located on a hill top. At night especially, it looks all the more beautifup because of colourful lights which decorates it. There were alot of visitors who came to see with friends and families. Outside the main gate there was a large yard where kids could play different games. A wonderful site..

#Introducing #SuwonHwaseong and #SuwonHwaseongCafe, which you must visit during your trip to #Suwon. If you want to have a cold cup of coffee while looking at Suwon Hwaseong after seeing Suwon Hwaseong and walking along the fortress wall, stop by #LafterCoffeeBarCafe! The view is great and the desserts are delicious! #CafeRecommendation

I think Suwon Hwaseong is a great tourist destination, except that it is not located near the sea, unlike Dubrovnik in Croatia. You can also try things like watching kites and experiencing balloon rides.

This is Cafe Lafter near Suwon Hwaseong in Haenggung-dong, a popular picnic spot! I enjoyed delicious coffee and dessert at a rooftop cafe with a great view of Suwon Hwaseong :) The coffee was delicious, but I also liked that they had simple desserts as well as meal desserts! It was a cafe that had all three elements: pretty interior, great view, and great taste 👏🏻 #Cafe with a good view #Hot place #Couples #Suwon Hwaseong #Must-visit historic site #Rooftop cafe #Dessert #Indoor date

#Cafe with a good view I visited Suwon Palace, which is popular on SNS. *Location 2nd floor, 904-1 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do *Business hours 12:00~21:00 (last order 20:30) While traveling to Suwon, it was great that it was right next to Suwon Hwaseong, so I could take pictures with our cultural assets in the background. Since it was popular on SNS, I could see why it was popular.

#Sunset Spot ☀Address: 44-6, Suwoncheon-ro 392beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Banghwasuryujeong ☀Atmosphere/Facilities: Best for a walk,,, ☀Key Points: The best time is from the moment the sun starts to set until it sets♡ ☀Average Price Per Person: 0 won ☀Rating: 4.5 🍀A really, really atmospheric place! But it's so, so hard to get there. A hill I've walked for the first time in a long time...? It's almost like a mountain! But it's so pretty when the sun starts to set. The lights from Banghwasuryujeong come on and the reflection on the water is so beautiful. It's a time zone where you can't miss anything❤ #Hot Place #City Travel #Summer Capturing #Date Course #Life Shot Spot

#NowMenu 📌 #DodamSalad in Haenggung-dong, Suwon-si - There are many cafes and restaurants in Haenggung-dong, which contains the old charm of Hwaseong Haenggung. Among them, I would like to introduce you to “DodamSalad,” which is known as the best brunch cafe! If you are traveling to Haenggung-dong, you must visit DodamSalad, a cafe that serves coffee, drinks, and various brunch menus. Personally, I have been there several times because the coffee is so delicious! The coffee beans have a moderate body and acidity, so I fell in love with them ㅠ ㅠ - Address: 26 Hwaseomun-ro 45beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do Atmosphere/Facilities: Emotional interior, white-toned interior Special reason: Coffee and brunch restaurant Average price per person: 5,000 won for coffee Rating: 5/5 #City travel #Haenggung-dong #Suwon travel #Haenggung-dong date #Date course #Couple travel #Brunch restaurant #Winter travel #Restaurant exploration #Safe travel #Happy New Year #City travel

travelling to Suwon, South Korea was amazing! the city has an old fortress that surrounds the old part of the city, it is a UNESCO world heritage site, and we spent the day following the fortress wall! I will never forget the beautiful pond and the stones of the wall.

South Korea's Suwon|Two hundred years of breath by the wall In the south-central part of Gyeonggi-do, half an hour away from Seoul, there is a city of monuments, which is the best destination for a look at the late Joseon architecture, where the Japan-Korea World Cup was held. There are also traditional fried chicken and the world's only public toilet museum. By convention we decided to go to the visitor center. When I jumped off the bus, I was attracted by the dragon-like city profile. When I talked about the city wall, I felt that there were some broken walls in my impression, but it was intact. This Huacheng is the most beautiful building in the north of the city. It is enough for a long time around the city! TIPS: Hwaseong Train is a sightseeing train between Badashan and Lianwutai. The faucet in front of the train symbolizes the heroic position of the ancestor (the 22nd generation of the DPRK, the reigning time of 1776~1800), and the carriage of the passengers imitates the sedan chair of the king. The total length of the Huacheng train route is 3.2km, and it takes about 30 minutes from Badashan to Lianwutai. Badashan Ticket Office

There is an Octopus Traditional Culture Street in Suwon City, South Korea, which is like the combination of Seouls Gwangjang Market and Insadong. It happened that I met the second-hand market and saw the two portraits. Recommend a ribs soup shop, line up every day

Suwon, located in the center of the Korean peninsula, is a satellite city of Seoul with mountains and waters, "filial piety" and city-government civilization. Every corner here has the imprint of history and culture. The most famous ones are Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Hwaseong Fortress and Xijiangtai. Among the three, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is the most recommended attraction because it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Seoul, you can take the subway line 1 directly to Suwon, about an hour's drive. Of course, tourists can also take the train to Suwon. Suwon City is not big, and it is not expensive to take a taxi between various attractions. There is also a tourist bus dedicated to people in Suwon City for everyone to choose. In addition, you must eat grilled pork ribs once in Suwon! Because the grilled pork ribs of Suwon are a must in Korea! The most famous roast pork ribs shop in Suwon is the three father and son ribs shop. There are many people every day, so be sure to stagger the meals, or you will have a team that will be like us for a long time.

#favouriteitinerary "Discover the charm of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site in South Korea. Built in the late 18th century by King Jeongjo, this stunning fortress showcases impressive architecture, including towering gates, watchtowers, and secret waterways. Stroll along the 5.7-kilometer wall for breathtaking views of the city and surrounding landscapes. Visit the palace, pavilions, and museums to learn about its rich history and cultural significance. Perfect for history buffs and nature lovers alike, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress offers a unique blend of heritage and scenic beauty. Don’t miss the traditional performances and archery experiences nearby. A trip to this iconic landmark is a journey through time, offering a glimpse into Korea’s past and its enduring legacy."

#koreatrip My visit to Suwon Fortress was truly captivating. This UNESCO World Heritage site, with its impressive walls and intricate architecture, is a testament to Korea’s rich history. Walking along the fortress walls, I was treated to panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains—breathtaking in every direction. The autumn foliage added a vibrant splash of color, enhancing the beauty of this historical gem. The Hwaseong Haenggung Palace within the fortress grounds offered fascinating insights into Korea’s royal past. The well-preserved structures and informative displays made the visit both educational and awe-inspiring. Suwon Fortress is a must-visit for history enthusiasts and anyone looking to experience the grandeur of Korea’s heritage.

#koreatrip Haenggung Palace, a temporary royal residence located within the fortress. It provides further insight into the daily life of the royal family and their military operations. Regular events, such as martial arts performances and cultural festivals, bring the history of the site to life, making the visit more engaging. For those seeking a unique experience, the Hwaseong Trolley offers a guided tour around the fortress, while nighttime illuminations create a magical atmosphere for evening visits. Local restaurants and cafes around the area allow visitors to enjoy Suwon’s famous dishes, such as the renowned Suwon galbi (grilled ribs). Whether you’re a history enthusiast, architecture admirer, or casual traveler, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is a fascinating destination that perfectly balances cultural heritage and natural beauty. A visit here is not only educational but also deeply enriching, leaving you with a profound appreciation for Korea’s historical and cultural achievements.

#koreatrip Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is a stunning historical landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases Korea’s architectural and engineering brilliance during the late Joseon Dynasty. Built between 1794 and 1796 under King Jeongjo’s reign, the fortress served both defensive and administrative purposes, symbolizing his vision of a strong and enlightened kingdom. Its 5.7-kilometer-long wall encircles Suwon, featuring impressive gates, bastions, watchtowers, and pavilions, each designed with strategic precision and aesthetic elegance. Walking along the fortress offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscapes. The paths are well-maintained, making it accessible for visitors of all ages. The iconic structures, such as Paldalmun Gate and Hwaseomun Gate, are marvels of traditional Korean architecture, blending functionality with intricate design. One highlight is the Hwahongmun Gate, with its picturesque stone bridge and flowing stream below, offering a serene photo spot.

This fortress was built in the late Joseon period and is famous for being constructed using a crane designed by Jeong Yak-yong. Although it is a restored heritage, it is also well-known for being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the existence of the Hwaseong Seongyeok Uigwe. Putting aside such historical facts, it is wonderful to walk along the fortress walls at sunset on a nice day. There are also many beautiful restaurants and cafes nearby, making it a great date spot.

#Recommended in Korea 2024 #Suwon Hwaseong Suwon Hwaseong is a magnificent fortress built in the 18th century in Suwon City, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Below, we will introduce its features and charms in detail. --- Basic information Location: Suwon City, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea Construction period: 1794-1796 Constructor: Jeongjo, the 22nd king of the Joseon Dynasty Registered: Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 --- Characteristics 1. Historical background Suwon Hwaseong was built as part of a city reconstruction project planned by Jeongjo to move the tomb of his father, Prince Sado. Jeongjo positioned this fortress as a symbol of political reform and strengthening the nation's power. 2. Innovative building techniques The scientist and architect Jeong Yak-yong was involved in the design, and the latest technology of the time was introduced. The structure is made of a combination of stone and brick, making it both durable and beautiful. 3. Structure of the fortress Total length: Approximately 5.7 km Major facilities: Changanmun: The northern gate, Hwaseomun is the symbolic building of Hwaseong Hwaseomun: The western gate, characterized by its grand design Seojangdae: A pedestal for military training Paldaldae: An observation deck within the fortress, offering a panoramic view of the entire city of Suwon It also has a variety of other functions, including defensive facilities, a bow-shooting platform, and secret passages. 4. Cultural value As a building that brings together the best of Joseon Dynasty urban planning and military technology, it occupies an important position in Korean architectural history. In addition, cultural events and reenactments of traditional martial arts are held inside and outside the fortress, allowing you to experience history. --- Tourist Information Access: Take the train from Seoul to Suwon Station for about 30 minutes, then take a bus or taxi from Suwon Station. Nearby attractions: Korean Folk Village: A theme park that recreates life in the Joseon Dynasty Suwon Museum: A facility where you can learn about the history and culture of the region --- Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is a tourist destination where you can learn more about Korean traditions and history. Its magnificent scenery and historical significance attract many tourists.

#AutumnTravel #SuwonNaholloNamu After parking at the Yeonmu-dong public parking lot, go to the opposite side of the fire station and pass the field of reeds to get there after about 5 minutes You can see a single giant ginkgo tree on the lawn in front of the fortress wall trail, and the scenery reminded me of a scene from a fairy tale🤭✨ In particular, the yellow carpet of fallen ginkgo leaves was impressive Parking: Yeonmu-dong public parking lot Address: Basement 1, 57 Gyeongsu-daero 743beon-gil, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

A lesser known, quaint town 30mins (by train) away from Seoul. This place has beautiful walking trails lined by the old city fortress walls. Visit in Autumn to see the fall foliage in full bloom. Is a clean place to walk dogs and have activities suitable for children and family, which includes archery and tourist tram rides. To visit, you can take a train from Seoul station or Yongsan station, or take the subway from Seoul. #historicallandmarks