In today’s post, I’ll share my top 10 recommendations for things to do in Suwon, a must-see destination for anyone interested in Suwon travel.
1. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
Hwaseong Fortress was built by King Jeongjo the 22nd of the Joseon Dynasty. He crowned his father, Sado Sejong, and moved from Mount Babong in Yangju to Suwon Hwaseong, the largest temple in Joseon.
- Opening hours: 09:00 – 18:00
- Admission: Adults: 1500 won, youth: 1000 won, elementary school students: 700 won
- Address: 320-2, Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
2. Beautiful Hwaseong Palace Road
From Suwon Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, you’ll find a nice walking path heading towards Paldalmun. You can take photos at the photo zones. Participate in workshops and enjoy delicious meals at the restaurants along Gongbang Street and Gastronomy Street. This way, you can experience every corner of the town.
- Hours of Operation : Open all year round
- Admission: Free
- Address: 825, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
3. Manseok Park
The beautiful Ilwang Reservoir, a natural ecology learning center, a walking trail, and a rainbow-colored music fountain are other attractions of Manseok Park.
- Opening Hours: Always open
- Admission: Free
- Address: 434, Songjuk-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
4. Seoho Chukman Festival
Hangmi-jeong is located on the south side of the lake. Emperor Sunjong visited it. The view from here is very beautiful.
- Opening Hours : Open all year round
- Admission: Free
- Address: 436-1, Hwaseo-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
5. Gwanggyo Mountain
Gwanggyo Mountain (582m) is home to fireflies. The mountain forms the border between Suwon and Yongin, and it is close to the city center. Gwanggyo Park is a place where families can enjoy a picnic. It has a reservoir where silk carp swim leisurely. This makes it possible to combine a light mountain walk with an outing.
- Opening Hours: Open all year round
- Entrance Fee: Free
- Address: 58, Sanggwanggyo-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
6. Gwanggyo Lake Park
Gwanggyo Lake Park is Korea’s largest urban lake park that preserves the natural beauty of Gwanggyo Mountain, Wonju Reservoir, and Sindae Reservoir to the fullest extent possible, and combines six themed pools with Urban Levy, a beautiful waterfront space.
- Hours of Operation : Open all year round
- Admission: Free
- Address: 102, Gwanggyohosu Park-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (Hadong 1023)
7. Suwon Museum
The Suwon Museum consists of the Suwon History Museum, which displays various aspects of Suwon’s rich history and culture, and the Korean Calligraphy Museum, where you can get a glimpse of the history of Korean calligraphy. It is a great place to visit with your family.
- Admission: Adults: 3500 won, Youth: 2000 won, Children: 800 won
- Address: 265, Changnyong-daero, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
8. Naegol General Market
The name of the market, Naenggol, means a village with a pond.
- Hours: 09:00 – 19:00
- Admission: Free
- Address: 10-12, Suwoncheon-ro 258beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
9. Nammun Rodeo Street
Nammun Rodeo Street, a street of youth, has a variety of things to do and eat. The street gallery in the center of the rodeo street is an open gallery.
- Hours of operation: open all year round
- Admission : Free
- Address : 16, Jeongjo-ro 777beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
10. Paldalmun Market
These descendants had settled in Haenam, Jeolla Province. The king invited them to Suwon to create a world where the people were the masters. Merchants from all over the country began to eye Suwon.
- Hours: 09:00 – 19:00
- Admission: Free
- Address: 8, Jeongjo-ro 776beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
