Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (수원화성문화제)

2.2Km 2025-01-03

825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-1010

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.

ER Newcore Outlets - Dongsuwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER 뉴코아아울렛 동수원)

2.2Km 2024-04-19

154, Ingye-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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

2.3Km 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.

Olive Young - Dongsuwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 동수원)

2.4Km 2024-04-19

1F, 202, Gwongwang-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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SI Jaju - Suwon Ingye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (SI 자주 수원인계)

2.4Km 2024-04-19

197, Gwongwang-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Hwaseomun Gate (화서문)

2.4Km 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.

Olive Young - Alleyway Gwanggyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광교앨리웨이점)

2.5Km 2024-06-28

1F, #127, 80, Gwanggyohosugongwon-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Hyowon’s Bell (효원의 종·서장대)

2.5Km 2024-12-24

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

Hyowon’s Bell is located at the summit of Paldalsan Mountain. The bell was created to honor the filial devotion of King Jeongjo towards his father, Crown Prince Sado. The bell has various symbols representing the city of Suwon and its cultural assets. The bell is always rung three times- the first ring is in gratitude for the love of one’s parents, the second to hope for happiness in one’s family, and the third as a prayer for self-improvement.

Hotel Pacific (호텔퍼시픽)

2.6Km 2021-04-15

38, Hyowon-ro 235beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

Pacific Hotel in Suwon is located next to Suwon City Hall and is the perfect place for business travelers. Many tourist attractions are nearby, including Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. There are also marts and department stores in close vicinity.

Korea Tourist Hotel (코리아 관광호텔 수원)

2.6Km 2019-11-26

62, Gwongwang-ro 175beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-221-5678

Korea Tourist Hotel is situated next to City Hall in Suwon, the industrial and administrative district of Gyeonggi Province. Many major Korean companies such as LG Electronics, SK Chemicals, Hyundai Motor Company, and Hyundai Mobis are located within close proximity of the hotel, making it a favorable location for business travelers.

Korea Tourist Hotel takes great pride in its top quality service and strives to live up to its reputation as one of the best hotels in Suwon. The hotel is designed with a modern interior style, allowing guests to enjoy a relaxing stay. The hotel also has both Western and Asian cuisuine restaurants, and a lounge bar serving a wide assortment of liquors from around the world. Additional hotel amenities include a banquet hall and seminar rooms for large gatherings and events.

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