Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage]
수원 화성 [유네스코 세계문화유산]
📍 Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Introduction
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.
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🗺 Location
Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
✏ Details
Admission Fees
Individuals - Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 700 won / Children 500 won
Groups - Adults 700 won / Teenager 500 won / Children 300 won
Restrooms
Available
Parking Fees
Small & Mid-sized vehicles 2,000 won for the first 3 hours / 10,000 won for one day
Large vehicles 4,000 won for the first 3 hours / 15,000 won for one day
* 200 won for every additional 10 minutes
Interpretation Services Offered
Korean Culture & Tourism Guide: English & Japanese
* Advance reservation required
🔎 Information
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-290-3600
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-290-3600
Parking Facility
Available
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Opening Hours
09:00-18:00
Experience Guide
Suwon Hwaseong Stamp Tour, Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley, Gukgung (Traditional Korean Archery), Hanok Technology Exhibition Hall, Animated Video - Tour of Hwaseong Fortress with Hwaseong the Mascot, Bell of Hyowon – Bell Ringing Experience, Flying Suwon