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Hwaseong Fortress
A UNESCO-listed late 18th-century fortress surrounding the center of Suwon, blending Eastern and Western architectural styles.
0 km · about 5 min drive
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia
Suwon works well as a base: 20 minutes from Uiwang, right by Hwaseong Fortress.
Suwon is a major city located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. With a population of 1,234,582, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Suwon sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Suwon to your route.
Suwon (Korean: 수원; Korean pronunciation: [sʰu.wʌn]) is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea's most populous province. The city lies approximately 30 km (19 mi) south of the national capital, Seoul. With a population of 1.2 million, Suwon has more inhabitants than the metropolitan city ofRead more
Ulsan, though it enjoys a lesser degree of self-governance as a 'special city'.
Traditionally known as the 'City of Filial Piety', modern Suwon retains a variety of historical landmarks. As a walled city, it is a popular destination for day-trippers from Seoul, with the wall itself—Hwaseong Fortress—receiving 1½ million visits in 2015.
Suwon plays an important economic role as it is home to Samsung Electronics, Korea's largest and most profitable company. The company's research and development centre is in Yeongtong District in eastern Suwon, where its headquarters have also been located since 2016. Samsung's prominence in Suwon is clear: the company is partnered with Sungkyunkwan University, which has a campus in the city; it also owns the professional football team Suwon Samsung Bluewings. This team has won the K League four times and the Asian Super Cup twice. The city is also home to the K League 2 team Suwon FC and the KBO League baseball team KT Wiz.
Suwon houses several well-known universities, most notably Sungkyunkwan University and Ajou University. It is served by three expressways, the national railway network, and three lines on the Seoul Metropolitan Subway.
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Suwon is located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 37.2911 latitude, 127.0089 longitude.
Suwon has a population of approximately 1,234,582 people, making it a major city in South Korea.
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A UNESCO-listed late 18th-century fortress surrounding the center of Suwon, blending Eastern and Western architectural styles.
0 km · about 5 min drive
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South Korea's largest theme park near Seoul featuring five themed zones, a zoo, and world-class roller coasters.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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One of Asia's largest museums, showcasing Korean history and art from the Paleolithic era to modern times.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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South Korea's tallest building at 555 meters with the Seoul Sky observation deck offering sweeping views of the entire metropolitan area.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Seoul's massive indoor and outdoor theme park holding the Guinness record for the world's largest indoor amusement park.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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A communication and observation tower atop Namsan Mountain offering panoramic views of Seoul and famous for its love lock fences.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Seoul's premier shopping and entertainment district packed with K-beauty stores, street food stalls, and fashion boutiques.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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A futuristic neo-futuristic landmark designed by Zaha Hadid, serving as Seoul's hub for design, art, and technology exhibitions.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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