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Paldalmun Gate (팔달문)

Paldalmun Gate (팔달문)

1.1Km    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.

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

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

1.1Km    2024-04-19

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

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Paldalmun Market (팔달문시장)

Paldalmun Market (팔달문시장)

1.1Km    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.

Suwon Yeongdong Market (수원 영동시장)

Suwon Yeongdong Market (수원 영동시장)

1.2Km    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.

Himart - Jeongjasageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 정자사거리)

Himart - Jeongjasageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 정자사거리)

1.2Km    2024-04-19

286, Suseong-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Motgol Market (못골종합시장)

Motgol Market (못골종합시장)

1.3Km    2024-11-18

10-12 Suwoncheon-ro 258beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-246-5638

Motgol Market features a variety of shops selling side dishes and ingredients ranging from fresh and dried fish to meat, vegetables, rice cake, and more. The sells make great efforts in promoting trust between merchant and customer, providing their products at the lowest prices with a friendly smile. The market stands as a representative culture market of Korea, thanks to the convinence in shopping and the affordable products.

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Motgol Market is where Sol and her mother shopped for groceries for her father’s memorial ceremony, with their playful bickering over the fruits for the ritual adding a heartwarming touch. The market is filled with affordable, high-quality food, making it a popular spot for both tourists and locals.

Nammun Rodeo Market (남문로데오시장)

Nammun Rodeo Market (남문로데오시장)

1.4Km    2025-05-21

88 Haenggung-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Nammun Rodeo Market is a popular spot among youngsters and couples for its unique cafes and Saturday Market, which bring art and culture together. There is a variety of cafes, jewelry shops, noraebang (karaoke rooms), and other stores, making it a great place to visit with the family or on a date.

Gillimseong (길림성)

1.4Km    2024-03-20

2 Songwon-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gillimseong is celebrated for its Chinese course menus, including a specialized lunch course, alongside a broad selection of à la carte items. The restaurant’s offerings, particularly the rich, deeply flavored broths and the crispy chapssal tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork coated in sweet rice batter, served with sweet and sour sauce), are sure to delight the taste buds of all who visit.

Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School (수원향교)

Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School (수원향교)

1.7Km    2022-12-29

107-9, Hyanggyo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-245-7639

Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School was built in 1291 in front of Hwasan Mountain in Hwaseong where it stayed for nearly 500 years. It was moved to its current location in 1789 with the construction of Hwaseong Fortress. During the move, some of the original wood was exposed to water and began to rot. These parts were repaired in 1795 and efforts were made to prevent the wooden structure from futher damage. The current school is comprised of various halls, gates, and pavilions. It is registered as Gyeonggi-do Cultural Property and operates programs every summer for regional students.

Olive Young - Suwon Jangan-gu Office Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 수원장안구청사거리)

Olive Young - Suwon Jangan-gu Office Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 수원장안구청사거리)

1.7Km    2024-04-19

920, Gyeongsu-daero, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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