Suwon Museum of Art (수원시립미술관)

548.7M 2025-05-22

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

Suwon Museum of Art is a cultural and artistic space located in the plaza of Hwaseong Haenggung Palace in Suwon. The building, which embodies the harmony of modernity and nature, includes exhibition halls, a library, classrooms, and a cafeteria. It serves as a place where the spirit of Hwaseong meets contemporary art, offering high-quality exhibitions, immersive interactive displays, and unique showcases focusing on the Suwon region.

Yeonmudae Post (Dongjangdae) (연무대 (동장대))

552.9M 2019-12-31

20, Changnyong-daero 103beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4686

Yeonmudae Post is located inside Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Situated on a relatively high hill between Changryongmun (the east gate of the fortress) and Hwahongmun (a north floodgate), Yeonmudae is an excellent military observation post with sweeping views of the inside of the fortress. After the fortress was completed in 1796, Yeonmudae was used as a training ground for troops for over two centuries, where they learned fighting skills involving swords, spears and arrows.

At Yeonmudae, visitors can learn archery while wearing traditional military attire; the fortress also offers a wide array of performances for visitors to appreciate traditional Korean culture. Yeomudae is included in the Suwon City Tour course.

Suwon Hwaseong Museum (수원화성박물관)

565.9M 2021-12-21

21, Changnyong-daero, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4242

Suwon Hwaseong Museum presents the history and culture of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, an important Korean cultural asset and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Visitors to the museum can learn about the formation of the fortress and the city of Suwon itself through detailed, systematically designed exhititions. The museum houses an extensive collection of items that showcase the construction and development of the fortress, as well as gatherings and events that took place within the fortress.

Hwacheong Galbi (화청갈비)

566.9M 2025-01-22

12 Changnyong-daero 41beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

This restaurant offers galbi jeongsik, a set meal featuring Suwon wanggalbi at a reasonable price. Available only at lunchtime, the set includes grilled galbi, steamed rice, and a variety of side dishes, making for a satisfying and filling meal. Located near Hwaseong Fortress and the vibrant Haenggung-dong area (also known as Haengnidan Street), it’s an ideal spot to enjoy a meal after exploring Suwon's famous sights.

Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley (화성어차)

610.7M 2025-07-01

8 Changnyong-daero 103beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4686

With a design inspired by the royal vehicle used by King Gojong and palanquins of the Joseon dynasty, Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley provides visitors with a comfortable tour around the main attractions of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. It is divided into a sightseeing course that starts at Hwaseong Temporary Palace and visits the main gates, and a circular course that starts at Yeonmudae Post and visits the main military facilities. Reservations are required on the website. All seats are equipped with an earphone jack offering an audio guide of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress in English, Chinese and Japanese.

Hwaseong Fortress Temporary Palace Special Evening Admission (화성행궁 야간개장 <달빛화담,花談> 시즌2 : 연향(宴享))

626.0M 2024-05-22

825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-290-3612

The Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress, more beautiful by night, is offering special evening admission during the summer months. Visitors at night can enjoy the nation's largest, most well preserved temporary palace in the moonlight, bringing the atmosphere of the palace's past alive.

Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress (Hwaseong Haenggung Palace) (화성행궁)

655.1M 2025-05-22

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

A haenggung is a temporary palace where the king and royal family retreated to during a war. Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is the largest one of these, used by the Joseon kings since the time of King Jeongjo (r. 1776-1800). In addition to being used as a shelter during war, King Jeongjo also stayed here during trips to worship at his father's tomb. The palace was the location of a splendid feast held on the 60th birthday of his mother, Hyegyeonggung Hong, and many other events, including award certificates for successful candidates of special national exams. These days, the palace serves as a venue for many traditional cultural performances and activities.

Suwon Culture Night (수원 문화재 야행)

662.0M 2022-07-01

825, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-3572~5

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Hwaseong Temporary Palace are the venue for Suwon Culture Night. Both areas are decorated with media art of eight night experiences. Every corner of the fortress road has history and stories to offer a historical culture experience.

Hwaseomun Gate (화서문)

669.4M 2022-12-29

334, Jangan-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-290-3600

Hwaseomun Gate is the western gate of Hwaseong Fortress, a Treasure. Over the stone mujigae (rainbow) door is a single-story tower gate. Hwaseomun Gate's ongseong (defensive gate) forms a crecent shape, with one side of the ongseong remaining open.

Jeongjo Theme Performance Hall (정조테마공연장)

710.5M 2024-07-24

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

Jeongjo Theme Performance Hall is located in a hanok-style building just next to the Temporary Palace of Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon. The hall serves as venue to a range of performances, both traditional and modern, and is a great addition to family visits to the area.

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