Jongi Kkotbat: Duhalmangbonpuli (종이꽃밭 : 두할망본풀이 - 수원) - Area information

Jongi Kkotbat: Duhalmangbonpuli (종이꽃밭 : 두할망본풀이 - 수원)

6.8Km 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.

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

6.8Km 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.

Gugus - Jeongja Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (구구스 정자점)

6.8Km 2024-04-19

25, Jeongjail-ro 232beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (수원화성문화제)

6.8Km 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.

Haengnidan Street (행리단길)

6.9Km 2025-06-18

43 Hwaseomun-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Haengnidan Street is a stretch of approximately 612 meters from Hwahongmun Gate of Hwaseong Fortress to Hwaseo Park. The name Haengnidan Street originates from Haenggung-dong (Haenggung referring to the king's temporary palace) and Gyeongnidan Street, a popular area in Itaewon, Seoul. This vibrant district seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, featuring a variety of unique restaurants, stylish cafés, concept stores, and exhibition spaces. It has become one of Suwon's most iconic attractions.

Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress (Hwaseong Haenggung Palace) (화성행궁)

6.9Km 2025-05-22

825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

A haenggung is a temporary palace where the king and royal family retreated to during a war. Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is the largest one of these, used by the Joseon kings since the time of King Jeongjo (r. 1776-1800). In addition to being used as a shelter during war, King Jeongjo also stayed here during trips to worship at his father's tomb. The palace was the location of a splendid feast held on the 60th birthday of his mother, Hyegyeonggung Hong, and many other events, including award certificates for successful candidates of special national exams. These days, the palace serves as a venue for many traditional cultural performances and activities.

Cheongchun Haejangguk (청춘해장국)

6.9Km 2023-05-24

6, Gyeongsu-daero, 955 beon-gil, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-243-6417

It is a store frequently visited by Suwon citizens. The best menu at this restaurant is pork back-bone stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do.

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