Suwon Hwaseong Special Tourist Zone (수원화성 관광특구)

11.6Km 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)

11.6Km 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)

11.7Km 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)

11.7Km 2024-04-19

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

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Jangmo Bapsang (장모밥상)

11.7Km 2024-10-15

5, Haogae-ro 344beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do

This restaurant specializes in elegant Korean table d’hote. Order the flagship set menu, Jangmo Bapsang, which includes nearly 20 types of side dishes. These dishes range from Saengseongui (Grilled fish), Suyuk (Boiled pork slices), Ganjanggejang (Soy sauce marinated crab), Japchae, Kimchi, Doenjangjjigae (Soybean paste jjigae), Namul (Salad), and Cheongpomukmuchim (Mung bean jelly salad), all served with Gamasotbap (Rice Cooked in Cast-iron Pot). You can enjoy extra servings of side dishes from the self-service bar. The dishes are known for their refined taste. After your meal, enjoy a cup of tea at the café on the second floor.

Artbox - Suwon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 수원역)

11.7Km 2024-04-19

909, Deogyeong-daero, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Chamsut Kkeomeok Doeji (참숯꺼먹돼지)

11.7Km 2024-04-08

414 Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Chamsut Kkeomeok Doeji is a black pork restaurant that has been open for a long time in Gwangmyeong. The place serves black pork raised in the nature of Jirisan Mountain, 700 meters above sea level. The pork skin and fat are the highlights of the black pork belly. The more the meat is chewed on, the richer in flavor it becomes. Freshwater snail, leaf wraps and rice, kimchi jjigae, braised aged kimchi (has a more sour and deep taste than regular kimchi), spicy stir-fried pork, and cold buckwheat noodles are also available, perfect dishes for eating with grilled pork.

Olive Young - Suwon Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 수원중앙점)

11.7Km 2024-06-27

1F, 5, Hyanggyo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Holika Holika - Suwon Rodeo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홀리카홀리카 수원로데오점)

11.8Km 2024-04-22

4, Hyanggyo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Gureumsan Forest Park (Gureumsan Urban Forest Park) (구름산 산림욕장 (구름산 도시자연공원) )

11.8Km 2024-04-08

27 Ori-ro 619beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gureumsan Forest Park is densely populated with trees that are 20 meters high. The forest park has a playground and wooden benches, and has the highest phytoncide concentration out of all the 13 forest parks in Gyeonggi-do. This hiking trail has been developed with 356 fir trees and an 184-meter red clay trail to provide citizens and tourists with a relaxing barefoot walking experience. Most of the forest paths in the park area are covered in wood chips, making it easier to walk.

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