Suwon Hwaseong Special Tourist Zone (수원화성 관광특구)
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Suwon Hwaseong Special Tourist Zone (수원화성 관광특구)

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

Overview

Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon, was built by King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon dynasty, when he moved the tomb of his father, Crown Prince Sado, to Hwasan Mountain in Suwon. Because of its high historical and cultural value, it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. In 2016, the Hwaseong Fortress area, ranging from Paldalsan Mountain to Jangan Park, Yeonmudae Command Post, and Paldalmun Market, was designated as a special tourist zone, establishing itself as a representative tourist destination in Suwon visited by many tourists. 

Experiences

Hwaseong Trolley / Korean traditional archery experience, etc.

Photos

Map

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

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Based on Korea Tourism Organization open data (KOGL). Please check details before visiting.