Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (수원 화성 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Explanation

Suwon was one of four main regional government centers during the Joseon dynasty. Hwaseong Fortress, built to protect the city, was designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site on December 12, 1997 for its historical value. The fortress offers various performances daily as well as the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival every fall. The walls stretch for 5,700 kilometers, with Paldalsan Mountain at the center. The fortress, constructed from 1794 to 1796, was built as a display of King Jeongjo’s filial piety towards his father and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power.

Inquiry

+82-31-290-3600

Homepage

www.swcf.or.kr

Information Use

World Heritage

Experience Guide : Suwon Hwaseong Stamp Tour, Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley, Gukgung (Traditional Korean Archery), Hanok Technology Exhibition Hall, Animated Video - Tour of Hwaseong Fortress with Hwaseong the Mascot, Bell of Hyowon – Bell Ringing Experience, Flying Suwon

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-290-3600

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : 09:00-18:00

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Admission Fees
Individuals - Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 700 won / Children 500 won
Groups - Adults 700 won / Teenager 500 won / Children 300 won

Restrooms
Available

Parking Fees
Small & Mid-sized vehicles 2,000 won for the first 3 hours / 10,000 won for one day
Large vehicles 4,000 won for the first 3 hours / 15,000 won for one day

* 200 won for every additional 10 minutes

Interpretation Services Offered
Korean Culture & Tourism Guide: English & Japanese
* Advance reservation required

Location

Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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