Suwon (dead link: January 2023) (수원,水原) is a city in the southern central part of Gyeonggi-do. As the home of the Gyeonggi Provincial Government, it is the political, economic and administration center of Gyeonggi-do. Major subways and expressways are connected to Suwon, making it a transportation hub.
Representative attractions are Suwon Hwaseong, a world heritage site, and the Samsung Electronics headquarters.
Suwon has four general districts: Jangan District, Kwonseon District, Paldal District and Yeongtong District. The adjacent cities are Yongin City to the east, Ansan City to the west, Hwaseong to the south and Uiwang City to the north.
Suwon's climate is very similar to that of nearby Seoul other cities like Ansan. Compared to Incheon or Seoul, Suwon is relatively hotter and colder. It has a continental climate.
For visitors to Seoul, Suwon can be treated like another suburb.
If you want to go Suwon, take the Seoul subway. In Incheon International Airport, you can use the Airport railway and go Seoul station. If you arrived in Seoul station, you take line 1 (blue) south: Cheonan/Shinchang line. It takes about 2 hr. Ensure that you are on the correct section of the train, as it later splits and travels on two lines: the Incheon line (west) and Cheonan/Shinchang line (south). You can transfer to the correct train at Guro station if you're not on the right one. Prior to this station there is a notification about the transfer option.
Suwon is on Subway Line 1. Travel times to the center of Suwon (Suwon station):
The commuter trains from Seoul station to Suwon are much faster than the subway (25–35 min), but the trains run less frequently.
There are various bus routes from Seoul.
The bus lines in Suwon are reliable and cheap. Most major stops have a list of available bus lines with route information. Green buses typically run inside the city, and larger blue and red buses take passengers to Seoul and neighboring cities. While mainly listed in Korean, most major stops and points of interest are also listed in English. English announcements on the bus are only for stops of tourist interest. Suwon bus station is not the terminal station for the bus lines, so make sure you board the correct traveling direction.
Taxis are prevalent in Suwon, and easy to use. Several offer free translation services. You should know a major feature near your destination as the taxi drivers may not know specific addresses or minor building names, however with a little patience and understanding you will find a taxi willing to get you near your destination. Some will even call English-speaking friends or relatives to help.
Taxis are easily identified, mainly gray, white or black with lit signs on top and in the front windows. Black taxis are called "luxury" taxis, tend to be more comfortable and larger cars, go slower, and cost more. The gray or white taxis tend to get you there faster and cheaper, but may drive more recklessly.
There are four stops on Seoul subway Line 1 (Blue) that service the Suwon area. Suwon Station is the most central and largest, the second largest in the country, and also houses the train station proper, where you can catch a train to nearly anywhere else in South Korea. A tram line is in the planning stages to connect other parts of the city.
There are three subway lines in Suwon: Line 1, Suin-Bundang Line, and Shin "New" Bundang Line. Line 1 connects Sinchang Station in Asan in South Chungcheong Province and Cheongnyangni Station in Seoul. The Suin-Bundang Line connects to Yongin, Gangnam, Hwaseong, Ansan, Siheung, and Incheon, with the termini being Incheon Station and Cheongnyangni Station (most northbound trains end a stop earlier at Wangsimni). Finally, the Shin Bundang Line is a faster option connecting Gangnam and Yongin to the Gwanggyo area of Suwon (near Ajou University).
Cycling in Suwon is easy as the sidewalks are wide and many are combination sidewalk and bike path. There are only a few challenging hills in Suwon and pedestrian traffic is not congestive in most areas.
Suwon is a large city, but walking can be a nice alternative to driving around downtown, the markets and the fortress proper. Whilst the walk between Suwon train station and the fortress is doable at a stretch, the Intercity Bus Terminal on the south side is too far away, via a polluted mess of urban sprawl.
Hwaseong Fortress (수원화성), 320-2, Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, 37.288817°, 127.014173°, +82 31 290-3600. Mar-Oct: 09:00 - 18:00, Nov-Feb: 10:00-17:00. A stunning fortress constructed between 1794 to 1796 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features four main gates with the north and south (Janganmun and Paldalmun) being particularly impressive with their unique structures. In addition small sentry posts (Porus) and two command posts (Jangdaes) can be found dotted around the walls. The SeoJangdae outpost, found within the forested hills on the western side of the fortress, offers great panoramic views of the city below. Walking the circumference along the wall takes 2-3 hours or visitors can opt for the electric train option. 10-minute bus ride from the central subway station to the Paldalmun roundabout. Several bus lines go there, including 11, 13, 13-3, 36. Buses don't terminate at the Suwon station, so make sure you're on the correct traveling direction. Or, it's a 30-minute walk from Suwon station to Paldalmun Gate. ₩500 child, ₩700 concession, ₩1000 adult 2018-11-01
Hwaseong Haenggung (화성행궁), 825, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, 37.281990°, 127.013723°, +82 31 290-3600. Daily 09:00 - 18:00. It was a temporary place where King Jeongjo stayed when he visited the tomb. It used to be used as a place where the vice-president or Yoo Soo used to work. It was built on the eastern foot of Paldalsan Mountain in 1789 (the 13th year of King Jeongjo's reign) after the construction of a new town in Suwon. It has 567 square cars, the largest size of Korean royal palaces. Japanese occupation, however, nangnamheon Japanese national culture and history of every facility excluding with extermination policy were destroyed. In the late 1980s, as a result of steady and active restoration campaigns by meaningful local citizens, the restoration project began in 1996, the 200th anniversary of Hwaseong Fortress, and the first stage restoration was completed with 482 compartments and opened to the public in October 2003. In October 1789, King Jeongjo traveled to Hwaseong 13 times in 12 years until January 1800 (the 24th year of King Jeongjo's reign) after moving Hyeonreungwon, the tomb of his father's apostolic, and stayed there every time. It was designated as Gyeonggi-do Monument No. 65 and was elevated to a private level on June 8, 2007. Every Tuesday through Sunday, the 24-hour martial arts demonstration is held from 11:00 to 30 minutes. ₩700 child, ₩1000 concession, ₩1500 adult 2019-10-11
Paldalmun (팔달문), 780, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, 37.277659°, 127.016713°, +82 31-228-2765. 24 hours. It was designated as Treasure No. 402 on September 3, 1964. It was built in 1794 (the 18th year of King Jeongjo's reign) and has five squares on the front and two squares on the side of the gate and a medium-class right-winged roof. On the Hongye-mun Gate of the stone pillars, a middle-class structure was built with four sides of the gate, a half-moon shape, and a traditional Korean structure was built. Inside the gate, a single row of garlands was placed in the center, and all the upper and lower masses were connected to them. The upper and lower layers of fear are internal and external osmosis trees, and the inner layers are all decorated with door-to-door ornaments. Free 2019-10-26
Manseok Park (만석공원), 434-2, Songjuk-dong, Jangan-gu, 37.3011°, 127.0017°. Open 24 hours. It covers 355,800 m². The park was constructed in 1998 and is centered on a reservoir called Manseokgeo. Manseokgeo is a reservoir built by people who moved in nearby areas while building Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon in 1795. The reservoir was built and 10,000 more rice were produced, so it was called a full seat. But now it is called the Japanese Imperial Reservoir or Gyopjeongbangjuk. The name gyo-gujeong was called because the pavilion was located in the south of the reservoir. But now, there is a movie theater built in 1996. In addition to the pavilion, there are also water fountains, 33 vines, 54 lighthouses and 146 pavilions as rest facilities. Sports facilities include a multi-purpose playground, a tennis court, a gated ballpark and a soccer field, and a convenience facility for two parking lots and restrooms. There is also a Suwon Museum of Art in the park, so you can relax and enjoy artwork. It is a 20-minute walk from Hwaseo Station on Gyeongsu Line and is located nearby Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon Fortress Wall, and Korea Folk Village. free 2019-10-11
Suwon World Cup Stadium (수원월드컵경기장), 310, World cup-ro, Paldal-gu, 37.286640°, 127.036848°, +82 31 202-2002. M-F 09:00 - 18:00. Also known as the Big Bird, Suwon's World Cup Stadium hosted one of the quarter-finals for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and is now home to the 'Suwon Blue Wings of the K-League. 2019-10-11
Gyeonggi Arts Center (경기도문화의전당), 20, Hyowon-ro 307beon-gil, Paldal-gu (in Ingye-dong in Suwon), 37.2615°, 127.0377°, +82 31-230-3200. M-F 09:00 - 18:00. Gyeonggi Culture Hall is a comprehensive cultural and artistic venue located in Ingye-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. The building is equipped with an anti-aircraft performance hall, a small performance hall, a war market, a convention center, and an outdoor concert hall. The anti-aircraft performance can feature various types of indoor performances, including concerts, operas, ballet and musicals. The exhibition hall will feature exhibitions of paintings, photographs, calligraphy, sculptures and crafts. Various planned performances will be held at the outdoor concert hall. 2016-09-19
Haewoojae Museum (해우재 박물관), 9, Jangan-ro 458beon-gil, Jangan-gu, 37.319317°, 126.977939°, +82 31-271-9777. Summer: 10:00–18:00; winter: 10:00–17:00 (closed Mondays, January 1, New Year's Day holiday and Chuseok holiday). It is a museum where you can learn about Korea's history through poop. From the past to the present, we can see the culture of Korean bowel movements. You can also learn about not only Korea but also the culture of bowel movements in the world. Free 2019-08-13
Haengung-dong Mural Village (행궁동 벽화마을), 41, Hwaseomun-ro 72beon-gil, Paldal-gu, 37.285700°, 127.016464°, +82 31 244-4519. everyday 24 hours. In 2013, the city of Suwon restored the old residential area by painting murals as part of a project to create an ecological city. It is a fun place to find more vivid and rich murals through the participation of artists and to leave unique photos. Guides are available free of charge from an alley commentator on a team of 5 to 15. It takes about an hour to take the course of Hwaseong Haenggung Palace - Sinpungcho Wall Rock Gallery - Hwaryeongjeon - Naheseok Sangga Site Alley - Eco-traffic Village - Mural Alley - Ssamji Park - Suwon Traditional Culture Center - Janganmun - Hwaseomun - Hwaseong Haenggung Palace. free 2019-10-11
Suwon Gwanggyo Museum (수원광교박물관), 182, Gwanggyo-ro, Yeongtong-gu, 37.296392°, 127.051402°, +82 31-228-4175. 09:00-18:00 daily (the ticket closes at 17:00). This museum exhibits artifacts that were unearthed at the time by creating new city, and explains the history of modern Korean history and culture of political, social and cultural history, including the Ship of Admiral Yi and Dokdo and Japan. Adults (19-64) ₩2000, youths and soldiers ₩1000, children and the elderly free 2019-12-29
Seojangdae, Bell of Hyowon (서장대), 37.28074°, 127.02028°, +82-31-228-2765. Hyowon’s Bell is at the summit of Paldalsan Mountain. In this place, You can experience 'Ringing the big bell'. The first ring is praying for the health of one's parents, the second ring is praying for the health of one's family, the third ring is praying for one's own advancement. ₩1000/session (3 rings) 2019-12-14
geobugsandang (거북산당), 37.275433°, 127.018115°. Yeongdong Turtle Sandang is a congregation that performs Dodang-gut which is one of the representative village gut in Suwon. The Yeongdong Turtle Mountain Hall celebrates Dodang-gut every October on the 7th lunar calendar to pray for the prosperity of the Youngdong market and the peace of merchants. The Turtle Mountain Hall is 507 cm in length and 266 cm in length, and the roof is placed on the roof of the Gonggi, facing northeast. Built in 1964, it was renovated in 1986 as the Suwon City's No. 2 Cultural Heritage Site, and was renovated in 1994. Inside the house, there are two paintings of the altar, the images of the Great King (Yamla Great King), the Turtle Dodang Grandfather, and the Turtle Dodang Grandmother. 2019-11-08
mileugdang (미륵당), 37.321484°, 126.989445°. It was renovated in 1959 as a house where Miseol Buddha, believed to be the patron deity, was renamed to "Hwaghwadang." It is a small building made of bricks of 1 square and 3.1 m³. Maitreya is only exposed in the upper body and the lower body is almost sunk. The height of the upper body section is only 244 cm, chest width 107 cm, head height 114 cm and made of granite. In general, it is known to be a Maitreya statue combined with civil beliefs since the middle of Joseon Dynasty because of its familiarity with the native carving technique. 2019-11-08
Hangmijeong (항미정), 37.274550°, 126.986412°. Hang Mijeong (杭 尾 亭) are the first ruins of Suwon City. Hang Mijeong is to the west of the Chukje Embankment. It was built as an agricultural reservoir for the 23rd year of Joseon Dynasty (1799), and it is commonly referred to as West Lake because it is on the west side of the embankments (mangakje, cheonmanje, and fountain festivals). Hang Mijeong is a specialty that makes the West Lake scenery and scenery more beautiful and compelling. 2019-11-08
kkochmoe jesayujeogji (꽃뫼 제사유적지), 37.285957°, 126.987613°. Ruins of Hwaseo-dong, Paldal-gu, have been reclaimed from the hole pattern earthenware of the Bronze Age and the relics of the Three Kingdoms and Joseon Dynasty. In addition, it was confirmed that it is an important sacred site from the Three Kingdoms period, and in the village, all residents participated in the period before and after Chuseok to raise Dongje (Town Festival). The name 'Mormo' hanged on this mountain after a maiden who had a long-time ill father's father who had worked hard together, hung up on this mountain. Since then, people have called it "Mormo" in consideration of the virgin who was filthy. 2019-11-08
Suwon changseongsaji jingag gugsa tabbi (수원 창성사지 진각국사탑비), 160-45 in Haengung-dong, Paldal-gu, 37.286899°, 127.018746°, +82 31-238-1634. The monument was created in the 12th year of King Wu of Goryeo (1386) as it chronicles the life and achievements of Chen Hui, the Jin Gak Guksa Temple who entered Changseong Temple. Chun-hee entered the Buddhist world at the age of 13. The 57-year-old decided to study in China at a late age and returned from studying Zen Buddhism in the Yuan Dynasty for two years from 1364. Originally, the pagoda was located at the Cheongseongsa Temple site at the foot of Gwangyosan Mountain, but was relocated to the side of the fire hydrant at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress on June 9, 1965 and a protective pavilion was installed. 2019-11-11
Hwaseomun (화서문), 334, Jangan-dong, Paldal-gu, 37.285500°, 127.009694°, +82 31-290-3600. It was built in 1796 (the 20th year of King Jeongjo's reign) and opened Hongye-mun Gate on the stone pillars leading from side to side to side. On the front, the fortress was also built with semi-circular foreshadows. The architecture was a typical two-wing house, with its exterior covered with a flower bed on top of a window room. In addition, there is a chungryang across the side posts from the mass and the ceiling is the lotus lantern ceiling. The structure is unique in a way that is not found in other fortress buildings in Korea, and this makes the nearby landscape even more beautiful. 2019-11-11
Banghwasulyujeong (방화수류정), 44-6, Suwoncheon-ro 392beon-gil, Paldal-gu, 37.287659°, 127.018100°, +82 31-290-3600. Banghwasulyujeong is the northeastern angle among the four kernels on Hwaseong, Suwon. It was built in 1794 (the 18th year of King Jeongjo's reign) as a military command post in the northeastern part of Hwaseong Fortress. It is on Yongdu, a rocky hilltop that rises on the South Korean side of Hwahhongmun Gate, the northern gate of Hwaseong. The name of the grotto is said to have been derived from "Undam Punggyeonggeun Ocheon" and "Haehwajeoncheon," a poet of the Song Dynasty of China, while the writing of the Hyeonpan was written by modern calligrapher Kim Ki-seung. It was designated as Treasure No. 1709 on March 3, 2011 2019-11-11
Northwest Gongsimdon (서북공심돈), 372-1, Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, 37.285821°, 127.009540°, +82 31-290-3600. Treasure No. 1701. Money means a tall watchtower that monitors what happens inside and outside the sanctuary, and public money is an empty structure. The interior can be divided into layers and climbed up and down through a ladder, and many holes can be drilled up and down to look at the movements outside and attack the enemy with arrows or guns. In Hwaseong, Suwon, there are three public funds -- the Northwest Simdon, the Southern Simdon and the Northeast Gongsimdon -- which are built over Hwaseomun Bukchi. 2019-11-11
Adams memorial hall (아담스 기념관), 342, Suwoncheon-ro, Maeyang-dong, Paldal-gu, 37.1703°, 127.0108°, +82 31 255-3133. It was a school erected on June 25, 1923. The building was sponsored by the Adams Church. At that time, it contributed to education and modernization of the Suwon, and is now used as a facility for surrounding school. 2019-11-15
budeunae sanjedang (버드네 산제당), 경기도 수원시 권선구 세류3동 권선로596번길 14-9, 37.261356°, 127.015915°. Sanjedang in Bud was one of Suwon's representative village sugar houses. The town's common rituals at Sanjedan in Upper Bird are called 'Dangjeje', 'Dangjeje', 'Sanshinje' and 'Sanjesa'. Originally, the shape of the house was not conveyed, but the damage to the house, which was a tiled roof on the soil wall, was severely damaged. As time went by, it was old and damaged, and it was rebuilt as of July 10, 2007. The annual festival takes place every early evening in the lunar month and shows that it was a typical rural village ritual to pray for the peace of the village, the longevity of the villagers, and the abundant harvest. 2019-11-15
donglaejeongssi yagsabul (동래정씨 약사불), 경기도 수원시 영통구 이의동 1088-10, 37.297739°, 127.035116°. Seokbul moved from Suwon-dong, Suwon-si to Suwon Museum in 2008. The women of Dongraejeong family used to make an offering on the first day of the month and on the full day. It is composed of three main statues, the left statue of the main zone and the bodhisattva figurine of the left and right side. A circular headlight was represented on the back of the head of the main zone. Overall, there are colored traces around the body of the Buddha, and the expression of a smile with a big neck is a factor that makes a good impression. In view of the bland omission of clothes, the simple shape of softening pedestals consisting of angryong and abdominal cramps, and the detailed carving techniques, the timing of production is estimated after the middle of the Goryeo period. 2019-11-15
Changsungsaji (창성사지), 37.336111°, 127.0275°. Changsungsaji is in Suwon Gwanggyosan Mountain. The exact date of construction of Changseongsa Temple is unknown, but Cheonhee Cheung-hee (1307 ~ 1385) of Goryeo horse was entered here in 1382 in Suwon Changseongsaji Jingak Guksa Temple (Treasure No. 14). It is believed that Changsung was founded at least before the late Goryeo Dynasty. 2019-11-29
Hwaryeongjeon (화령전), 37.2838135°, 127.0126967°. Hwaryeongjeon Hall is a shrine that houses the portrait of King Jeongjo built inside Hwaseong. On June 28, 1800, King Jeongjo ascended as a 46-year-old diary and at first, he had his portrait taken to the tomb of the Apostolic at Bongangak, Hyeonreungwon, but after the completion of the Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, he moved it to Haenggung. However, Haenggung was not built as a place to serve the portrait, so in 1801, Hwaryeongjeon Hall, which will house the portrait, was constructed next to the palace.
Mount Gwanggyo (광교산), 37.3364°, 127.0175°. Mount Gwanggyo is in the north end of Suwon and offers an excellent of view of Suwon and the surrounding area. There are a number of peaks as well as a number of trails of varying difficulty. After a hike, try eating at one of the many farm restaurants at the base of the mountain. There are plenty of options for vegetarians here, and the tofu and dong-dong ju are as fresh as you can get it.
Traditional Korean Archery, 37.2870°, 127.0235°. from 09:30, every half hour; they don't operate during lunch break or when weather is not permitting (rain or snow). You can try your hand at Korean archery at the Yeonmudae outpost within Hwaseong Fortress. ₩2000/round (10 shots) 2018-01-10
Suwon World Cup stadium (수원 월드컵 경기장), 310, World Cup-ro, Uman 1-dong, Paldal-gu, 37.28641°, 127.03684°, +82-31-202-2002. It is a soccer stadium built with for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Co-hosted by Korea and Japan), and is now the home stadium for K League 1 Suwon Samsung Bluewings and FC Suwon. Big Bird was nicknamed the home team's nickname for the wing of Suwon and the large wing-shaped roof covering the east and west bleachers. There is also a supplementary stadium for the public, and reservations must be made by phone or internet. There are also attractions to see inside, such as a football museum. If you like football, you can visit here and feel the nostalgia of football. 2019-12-14
Flying Suwon (플라잉수원), 697, Gyeongsu-daero, Paldal-gu, 37.2874°, 127.02594°, +82-31-247-1300. M-F 11:00-22:30, Sa Su 11:00-23:00. Unlike the observatory, you can enjoy the night view of Suwon, the largest city in Gyeonggi Province, on a hot-air balloon. You can experience a large hot air balloon here. 30 people can ride a hot air balloon, and they can go up to 150M and see the Suwon city from the sky. If you are looking for an exotic experience, this is the place to go. Please note that there are many people between 3pm and 5pm. Adults ₩18,000, middle and high school students ₩17,000, elementary school students ₩15,000, preschool children ₩12,000 2019-12-14
Probike (프로바이크), 206, Geumgok-ro, Gwonseon-gu, 37.274415°, 126.954593°, +82 31-296-8979. 10:00-20:00 (excluding months). A bicycle rental store. Bicycle roads such as Gwanggyo Lake Park and Manseok Park are well constructed in Suwon. The price varies depending on the type of bicycle and can be rented through an application called a bicycle. 2019-12-29
Shop VR at Suwon (샵브이알 수원점), 51, Ganmaesan-ro, Paldal-gu,, 37.267533°, 127.003302°, +82 31-241-7770. 11:00-23:00 daily. Basic fee ₩10,000 2019-12-28
Shooting zone (슈팅존), 42, Gwonseon-ro 668beon-gil, Gwonseon-gu,, 37.258004°, 127.023302°, +82 70-7609-4563. 11:00-22:00 daily. Korea has long been famous for its handling of the bow. Archery 20 shots ₩7000, 30 shots ₩12,000, 1 hour ₩18,000 2019-12-29
Fishing Café in the Royal Pirate (해적왕실내낚시카페), 47, Hyowon-ro 307beon-gil, Paldal-gu, 37.263003°, 127.035918°, +82 31-223-1123. M-F 14:00-01:00, Sa Su 11:00-02:00. There are many restrictions due to the nature of fishing that must be done outdoors. However, the restrictions were resolved by bringing fishing into the room. One hour: man ₩10,000, woman ₩9000, youth ₩7,000 2019-12-29
Carpking fishing cafe (잉어킹낚시카페), 56, Gyeongsu-daero 446beon-gil, Paldal-gu, 37.265164°, 127.029446°, +82 31-223-8452. M-F 14:0-02:00, Sa Su and Holidays 12:00-02:00. 2019-12-29
Young fish (청춘물고기), 22-15, Hyanggyo-ro 1beon-gil, Paldal-gu, 37.269153°, 127.000851°, +82 31-244-2733. M-F 13:00-01:00, F 13:00-02:00, Sa 12:00-02:00, Su 12:00-01:00. Man ₩10,000, woman ₩9000, couple ₩18,000 2019-12-29
Hwaseong-eocha (화성어차), 3-14, Maehyang-dong, Paldal-gu, 37.287833°, 127.023625°, +82 31-228-4686. Daily 10:00-17:00 (30 minutes interval). Based on the motif of the car used by King Sunjong and the kiln of the Joseon Dynasty, the newly-developed Hwaseong fish car is a tourist train in Suwon City that circulates Yeonmudae, Hwah Hongmun, Hwaseomun, Paldalsan, Hwaseong Haenggung, Paldalmun, and Suwon Hwaseong Museum. Tour available in English, Chinese and Japanese. Adult ₩4,000, youth or soldiers ₩2500, child ₩1500 2019-12-29
Suwon Hwaseong Bicycle Taxi (수원화성 자전거택시), 3-14, Maehyang-dong, Paldal-gu, 37.287850°, 127.023625°, +82 31-228-4686. Daily 10:10-17:00. Eco-friendly bike taxis for exploring the alleys of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. 2 people can ride on each bike taxi in Suwon, and you can enjoy one of the three exploratory courses for 60 minutes. In case of rain or snow, the operation is suspended for safety. Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon Hwaseong Museum (Changryongdaero 21), Suwon Traditional Culture Center (Jangan-dong, Paldalong-dong), Na Hye-seok's birthplace (Na Hye-seok, Haenggung-dong), and Gongbang Street (Paldal-gu, Namdaemun Market). ₩14,000 for one 2019-12-29}
There are many department store and shops in Suwon. Jewelry, clothing and accessories are available at department stores, and daily necessities are available at supermarkets. Also, there are traditional markets that have existed for a long time.
The food court in the mall at the train/metro station is excellent and extensive. You can get a fantastic meal for ₩4,500 and select from many choices; there's a showcase displaying all your choices. Besides plentiful traditional Korean restaurants, there are many places which serve other cuisines and fast food. Suwon is famous for its Galbi (sweet marinated ribs). Restaurants near the Yeongtong Square (Sagori) serve Galbi. There's also an excellent Galbi restaurant right across the street from the World Cup Soccer stadium. Vegetarian restaurants are hard to find, but they do exist.
Suwon is famous for Galbi. But it is famous to effected to other food (ex. chicken). In 2019, Extreme Occupation, the Korean movie, was opened. this movie watched by 16 million people in Korea. In this movie, very special food that called to 'Suwon Wang Galbi Chicken' appeared. it mixed Galbi sauce and fried chicken in Korea And Suwon is the place of origin this. As the movie became famous, this food also became famous and it is result to Suwon' new Tourism.
Major nightlife seems to revolve around three areas: Ingyedong, Yeongtong, and Nammun (Paldamun).
In Ingyedong, you will find an amazing number of hofs, bars, restaurants, hostess bars, etc. There's also several Korean nightclubs such as Juliana, Boss etc.
Nammun is big among the university students of Suwon. It has a fashion street and the majority of nightlife is centered on Rodeo Street which is behind the main street to the left of Nammun Gate.
Other areas that offer some nightlife options include the Ajou University area and the Suwon Station area. Where you will find:
Yeongtong has the one of the major concentration of foreigners in Suwon city. Most of them are employees of Samsung Co. and the second dominant group are English teachers.
Features of Suwon accommodation include a large number of love hotel-style motels. They are usually concentrated in the bar area in Ingye-dong, near Suwon Station. It is not just a love hotel-style motel. There are various types of accommodation. There are guest houses, hotels, and jjimjilbangs.
Starting with jjimjilbangs, there are accommodation ranges ranging from ₩7,000 to ₩100,000.
When using jjimjilbangs, it is essential to use a bathhouse. After taking a shower in a wooden bath, you can enter the sauna wearing jjimjilbang clothes. The average price range is ₩7,000 to ₩10,000. There is a sleeping room in the sauna, where you can sleep well. You may be embarrassed by the Korean culture of public bath, but it will also be a good experience. The jjimjilbang operates 24 hours a day and has no reservation system.
Suwon is not a tourist destination. There are few guest houses, and the facilities are not good.
There are many hotels in Suwon. The distribution ranges from expensive hotels to cheap ones.
Head up to Seoul via Anyang or Uiwang or down south to the hot springs resort of Ansan and neighbouring Cheonan, hosting Korea's independence hall.
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