Hwaseomun Gate (화서문)

14.0Km 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.

Yeonpo Galbi (연포갈비)

14.0Km 2024-12-02

56-1, Jeongjo-ro 906beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-255-1337

This restaurant occupies a remodeled public bath and inn, preserving the original chimney from its bathhouse days. Known for offering Suwon wanggalbi at relatively affordable prices, it also serves galbitang (galbi soup) exclusively during lunchtime on weekdays. Due to limited availability, galbitang often sells out quickly.

Suwon Bongnyeongsa Temple (봉녕사 (수원))

14.0Km 2025-02-04

236-54 Changnyong-daero, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Bongnyeongsa Temple is located at the foothills of Gwanggyosan Mountain. It features various structures, including the main Buddha hall, meditation spaces for monks, and a bell pavilion housing ritual objects like a bell, wooden fish, cloud-shaped gong, and dharma drum. The temple is also home to an 800-year-old juniper tree. Visitors can enjoy tea at the resting space and explore the temple food education center. Templestay programs offer a chance to experience Buddhist culture through activities such as prayer, meditation, temple food making, and tea talks.

Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (수원화성문화제)

14.1Km 2025-07-09

825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-3920

Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosts the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival every autumn. The festival’s main event is the “King Jeongjo’s Royal Parade,” a reenactment of King Jeongjo’s procession to pay respects to his father Crown Prince Sado’s tomb. This spectacular event features over 4,000 participants in traditional Joseon-era costumes marching along a 59km route. The “King Jeongjo’s Dasobangwa” program, offering a taste of royal court cuisine served for the Banquet of Lady Hyegyeong-Gung Hong, is especially popular among international tourists. Additionally, the festival includes fortress-building experiences, night tours, and various reenactment events and performances, all linked to Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon.

◎Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon
This planned city was built by King Jeongjo during the Joseon Dynasty. It is considered a pinnacle of Korean fortress culture, incorporating the advanced technologies of its time.

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

14.1Km 2025-08-06

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

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.

CheongKwanJang - Hyangnam District 2 Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 향남2지구)

14.2Km 2024-04-17

#106, 211, Baranyanggam-ro, Hyangnam-eup, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Janganmun Gate (장안문)

14.2Km 2019-12-31

910, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-031-228-4416

Janganmun Gate is the main gate of Hwaseong Fortress at the northern wall. Jangan means capital, implying that Hwaseong Fortress is the secondary capital. Janganmun Gate served as the main gate because the king would pass from this gate when arriving from Hanyang, the capital city, now modern-day Seoul. It is interesting to note that this gate is larger than Sungryemun Gate in Seoul.

Côte à Côte (꼬따꼬뜨)

14.2Km 2024-02-21

B1, 80-7 Central park-ro 127beon-gil, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Nestled within Gwanggyo Café Street, Côte à Côte embodies the essence of Parisian charm. Its entrance, designed as a replica of Paris's Wall of Love, along with its sleek, modern black and white interior, captivates visitors. Côte à Côte signiture coffee, served with cream, milk, and vanilla syrup, evokes the essence of Parisian flavors. Moreover, the café boasts an enticing array of desserts, including pain au chocolat, financier, salted bread, and croissant.

Olive Young - Suwon Tapdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 수원탑동점)

14.3Km 2024-06-27

224-1, Geumho-ro, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Roost Place(루스트플레이스 평택고덕)

14.3Km 2020-11-27

987-1 Gyeonggi-daero Pyeongtaek-si Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-612-9180

A place where you can taste various Western dishes. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do. The most famous menu is pasta.

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