Suwon Hwaseong Museum (수원화성박물관)

5.9Km 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.

Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School (수원향교)

6.0Km 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.

Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley (화성어차)

6.0Km 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.

Nostalgic Dalgona (추억의달고나)

6.0Km 2024-02-01

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

At Nostalgic Dalgona, visitors can make and eat dalgona, a snack that has become world-famous as it frequently appears in Korean content such as drama series like Netflix's Squid Game and entertainment shows. The recipe requires using a ladle and heat to dissolve sugar mixed with a small amount of baking soda. Once dissolved, pour out the caramel-like mix onto a tray, then stamp the surface with a cookie cutter of a preferred shape, such as heart, animal figure, or umbrella. The process of tearing off the edges along the pattern like from the scene in Squid Game can be quite a challenge and fun at the same time.

Suwon Workshop Street (수원 공방거리)

6.0Km 2024-12-11

Namchang-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Suwon Workshop Street stretches from the plaza of Hwaseong Haenggung Palace to the Nammun Rodeo Youth Culture Performance Hall near Paldalmun Gate. The street is lined with workshops where artists display and sell their handmade crafts. Visitors can engage in various craft experiences, including woodcraft, hanji (traditional Korean paper) craft, ribbon craft, sewing, and metalworking, while also shopping for unique handmade items. In addition to the workshops, the street features Haenggung Sarangchae, a cozy spot for travelers to unwind, the Museum of Memories, and several charming cafés.

Jeongjo Theme Performance Hall (정조테마공연장)

6.0Km 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.

Jongi Kkotbat: Duhalmangbonpuli (종이꽃밭 : 두할망본풀이 - 수원)

6.0Km 2024-07-24

817 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-290-3578

Jongi Kkotbat is a pansori performance held at Jeongjo Theme Performance Hall in Suwon.

Yeonmudae Post (Dongjangdae) (연무대 (동장대))

6.1Km 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.

Hyowon’s Bell (효원의 종·서장대)

6.1Km 2025-05-22

Namchang-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hyowon’s Bell is located at the summit of Paldalsan Mountain. The bell was created to honor the filial devotion of King Jeongjo towards his father, Crown Prince Sado. The bell has various symbols representing the city of Suwon and its cultural assets. The bell is always rung three times- the first ring is in gratitude for the love of one’s parents, the second to hope for happiness in one’s family, and the third as a prayer for self-improvement.

Suwon Museum (수원박물관)

6.1Km 2025-05-22

265 Changnyong-daero, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4150

Locaed in Iui-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon Museum has one basement floor and two above-ground floors, spanning over an area of 6,535 ㎡. Suwon Museum consists of two main exhibition halls, Suwon Museum of History and Calligraphy Museum of Korea, showcasing approximately 48,000 relics, and a planned exhibition hall for special occasions and exhibitions.

Suwon Museum of History recreates a scene of Yeongdong Market Street during the1960s. Children can learn and get secondhand experience of what Suwon was like in the past while adult visitors can reminisce the old times.

Calligraphy Museum of Korea is the first calligraphy museum built by a local government. The museum houses Korea's significant calligraphy works. The hall features a spacious area and its display cases are designed with cutting edge technology to highlight the relics on display. Exhibited collections include geumseokmun (metal writing), beopseo (calligraphic specimen of renowned artists of the past), works of renowned calligraphers during the Joseon dynasty, eopil (the writings of Kings), seogan (letters), works of renowned contemporary calligraphers, and more. Also, a planned exhibition hall holds exhibitions with specific themes every year. In addition, the museum offers educational programs for visitors as well as large scale calligraphy events for the general public.

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