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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
AsiaSouth KoreaGyeonggi-do
Suwon
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia
About Suwon
Suwon works well as a base: 20 minutes from Uiwang, right by Hwaseong Fortress.
Suwon is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, with about 1.2 million people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Uiwang, about 10 km away.
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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What is there to see near Suwon?
Within an hour or so of Suwon: Hwaseong Fortress (0 km), Everland (17 km), National Museum of Korea (26 km), Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky (26 km).
Where is Suwon?
Suwon is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, about 10 km from Uiwang.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,234,582
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gyeonggi-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 37.2911, 127.0089
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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Worth the detour from Suwon
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.
17 km · about 20 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.
26 km · about 30 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.
26 km · about 30 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.
26 km · about 30 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Myeongdong
Seoul's premier shopping and entertainment district packed with K-beauty stores, street food stalls, and fashion boutiques.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
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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- 26 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.
- 29 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.
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