Suwon Hwaseong Special Tourist Zone (수원화성 관광특구)

1.8Km 2024-10-24

780 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon, was built by King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon dynasty, when he moved the tomb of his father, Crown Prince Sado, to Hwasan Mountain in Suwon. Because of its high historical and cultural value, it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. In 2016, the Hwaseong Fortress area, ranging from Paldalsan Mountain to Jangan Park, Yeonmudae Command Post, and Paldalmun Market, was designated as a special tourist zone, establishing itself as a representative tourist destination in Suwon visited by many tourists.

Paldalmun Gate (팔달문)

1.9Km 2021-01-29

780, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-2765

Paldalmun Gate is the southern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, and its name means "a gate opening to a road that leads to all directions." Among the four gates of Hwaseong Fortress, the northern and southern gates are bigger and more grandiose. The gate has an entrance wide enough to let the king's palanquin pass through and a watchtower over the entrance. Outside of the gate is a crescent-shaped protection wall called ongseong.

Among the ongseong walls found across the country, Paldalmun Gate's ongseong wall stands out in terms of size and form. The hip roof and decorations seen on Paldalmun Gate's watchtower resemble that of fortress watchtowers, and are recognized as representation of late Joseon dynasty's watchtower architecture.

Paldalmun Market (팔달문시장)

1.9Km 2024-10-31

17 Jeongjo-ro 770beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

There are 9 traditional markets around Suwon's South Gate. Among them, in Paldalmun Market, there is a whole chicken street that stretches for about 400m, so many people visit it. The old-fashioned way of frying the whole chicken in a large cauldron and the unique seasoning preserve its flavor. After visiting other connected markets, you can complete your Suwon tour by walking through the Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nature Republic - Suwon Nammun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처리퍼블릭 수원남문점)

1.9Km 2024-04-19

2, Paldalmun-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Changnyongmun Gate (창룡문)

1.9Km 2023-09-25

697, Gyeongsu-daero, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Changnyeongmun Gate, the eastern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, is similar in shape and size to Hwaseomun Gate to the east. Something to take note of is the nameplate carved into the wall left of the gate. While the names on the polished granite at the other three main gates have become obscure over time, the nameplate at Changnyeongmun Gate is still clearly visable.

Suwon Jidong Mural Village (수원 지동벽화마을)

1.9Km 2024-10-24

75-5 Changnyongmun-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

A friendly alley with Kuk Yeonsoo’s house
Jidong Mural Village is a neighborhood with many winding alleys where Kuk Yeonsoo lived. Murals with seven themes are painted on the 6km-long road, so just walking along the pictures is as fun as a treasure hunt. As you walk, you will see a familiar green gate next to Jidong Supermarket, which is the house of Kuk Yeonsoo in the drama. As rainbow murals often appeared on the opposite side in the drama, there are many fans who take proof shots here.

Olive Young - Suwon Cheoncheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 수원천천)

2.0Km 2024-04-19

1F, #101, 29, Manseok-ro 19beon-gil, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Lotte Mart - Cheoncheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 천천점)

2.0Km 2024-04-22

25-10, Manseok-ro 19beon-gil, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Suwon Yeongdong Market (수원 영동시장)

2.0Km 2022-07-27

6, Suwoncheon-ro 255beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-251-0171

The neighborhood around Paldalmun Gate serves as the main business district of Suwon, where more than 300 stores and stalls are joined to make a large market. The atmosphere and the physical surroundings help to both keep traditions alive and move into the modern age, which is one of the main aspects of this market that draws in more visitors each year. Since 1917 when the market first opened to the public, the vendors here have specialized in traditional garments, including hanbok (traditional Korean clothes) and accessories. Among 300 stores, 40 stores feature finished hanbok, another 40 stores sell fabric, 70 stores are general clothing store, and the remaining stores sell daily goods, accessories, agricultural and stockbreeding products. In the past, the market was the largest market south of the metropolitan area so people from Suwon, Pyeongtaek, Hwaseong, and Osan frequently visited. An on-going maintenance project to keep the originality of the market began in 2002 and the market now features modernized facilities.

Flying Suwon (플라잉 수원)

2.1Km 2023-10-12

255-4 Ji-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Flying Suwon is a unique way to see all of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. The hot air balloon goes up 150 meters for a look over the entire fortress. The large size of the basket can accommodate up to 30 people at a time, with a pilot trained in safety. The entire ride lasts about 10 minutes, including the ascent and descent.

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