Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley (화성어차)

7.0Km 2025-07-01

8 Changnyong-daero 103beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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.

Paldalmun Market (팔달문시장)

7.0Km 2025-10-28

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.

Nammun Rodeo Market (남문로데오시장)

7.1Km 2025-05-21

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

Nammun Rodeo Market is a popular spot among youngsters and couples for its unique cafes and Saturday Market, which bring art and culture together. There is a variety of cafes, jewelry shops, noraebang (karaoke rooms), and other stores, making it a great place to visit with the family or on a date.

Changnyongmun Gate (창룡문)

7.1Km 2023-09-25

697, Gyeongsu-daero, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Changnyeongmun Gate, the eastern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, is similar in shape and size to Hwaseomun Gate to the east. Something to take note of is the nameplate carved into the wall left of the gate. While the names on the polished granite at the other three main gates have become obscure over time, the nameplate at Changnyeongmun Gate is still clearly visable.

Suwon Jidong Mural Village (수원 지동벽화마을)

7.2Km 2025-11-05

75-5 Changnyongmun-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

A friendly alley with Kuk Yeonsoo’s house
Jidong Mural Village is a neighborhood with many winding alleys where Kuk Yeonsoo lived. Murals with seven themes are painted on the 6km-long road, so just walking along the pictures is as fun as a treasure hunt. As you walk, you will see a familiar green gate next to Jidong Supermarket, which is the house of Kuk Yeonsoo in the drama. As rainbow murals often appeared on the opposite side in the drama, there are many fans who take proof shots here.

The Hyoosik Aank Workers Ansan (더휴식 아늑 워커스 안산점)

7.2Km 2025-04-09

12-4 Seongho-ro 1-gil, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Hyoosik Aank Workers Ansan integrates rest and leisure, offering comfort to all those in need to rejuvenation. The hotel has a standard twin room, gaming room type with 2 high-end desktop PCs, a sauna room, music deluxe room, movie room, and pet-friendly room. All rooms have an air dresser and guests who need to print something can use the the public printer in the guest lobby. The hotel also has a coin laundry room and a breakfast area on the 1st floor.

Flying Suwon (플라잉 수원)

7.3Km 2024-12-24

255-4 Ji-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Flying Suwon is a unique moored helium ballon facility to view the entire Hwaseong Fortress from up to 150 m in the air. You can enjoy Hwaseong Fortress, which has new charms every season, right up against the sky. Create wonderful and special memories with your family, friends, or loved ones. The helium balloon can accommodate up to 30 people and is accompanied by a well-trained pilot to ensure passenger safety. In addition, its safety was proven by passing the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations, receiving a safety certification from the French Department of Public Health, etc. Boarding time is approximately 10 minutes, including ascending, viewing, and descending.

Suwon Museum (수원박물관)

7.7Km 2025-05-22

265 Changnyong-daero, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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.

Suwon Bongnyeongsa Temple (봉녕사 (수원))

8.0Km 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.

The Hyoosik Aank Hotel Suwon Ingye (더휴식 아늑호텔 수원 인계점)

8.4Km 2025-04-08

29 Ingye-ro 94beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Hyoosik Aank Hotel Suwon Ingye offers comfort and leisure with a variety of room types, such as a standard room, business room, business suite, gaming room, movie room, business twin bedroom, pet-friendly room, suite pool room, suite twin pool room, music room, and dining twin bedroom. The hotel also has a parking lot and a public lounge.

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