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Hwaseong Fortress
A UNESCO-listed late 18th-century fortress surrounding the center of Suwon, blending Eastern and Western architectural styles.
20 km · about 25 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGyeonggi-do
Hwaseong-si
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia
About Hwaseong-si
Hwaseong-si is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Ansan-si, 20km from Hwaseong Fortress.
Hwaseong-si is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, with about 640,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Ansan-si, about 13 km away.
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What is there to see near Hwaseong-si?
Within an hour or so of Hwaseong-si: Hwaseong Fortress (20 km), Everland (35 km), National Museum of Korea (38 km), N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower) (41 km).
Where is Hwaseong-si?
Hwaseong-si is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, about 13 km from Ansan-si.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 640,890
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gyeonggi-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 37.2068, 126.8169
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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Worth the detour from Hwaseong-si
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Everland
South Korea's largest theme park near Seoul featuring five themed zones, a zoo, and world-class roller coasters.
35 km · about 40 min drive
museum
National Museum of Korea
One of Asia's largest museums, showcasing Korean history and art from the Paleolithic era to modern times.
38 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower)
A communication and observation tower atop Namsan Mountain offering panoramic views of Seoul and famous for its love lock fences.
41 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Myeongdong
Seoul's premier shopping and entertainment district packed with K-beauty stores, street food stalls, and fashion boutiques.
42 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky
South Korea's tallest building at 555 meters with the Seoul Sky observation deck offering sweeping views of the entire metropolitan area.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Lotte World
Seoul's massive indoor and outdoor theme park holding the Guinness record for the world's largest indoor amusement park.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Cheonggyecheon Stream
A restored urban stream running through downtown Seoul with a beautiful 10.9-kilometer walking path beneath street level.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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- 41 kmN Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower)A communication and observation tower atop Namsan Mountain offering panoramic views of Seoul and famous for its love lock fences.
- 42 kmLotte World Tower Seoul SkySouth Korea's tallest building at 555 meters with the Seoul Sky observation deck offering sweeping views of the entire metropolitan area.
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