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Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A city of over a million inhabitants,
Suwon lies approximately 30 kilometers(20 miles) south of Seoul and is one of the most populous of Seoul's satellite
cities. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety".
Suwon has existed in various forms throughout Korea's history, growing from a small settlement in tribal times to
a major industrial and cultural city today. Suwon is the only remaining completely walled city in South Korea.
As such, the city walls are one of the more popular tourist destinations in Gyeonggi Province. As an industrial centre,
Suwon houses a large Samsung Electronics factory. Suwon is served by two motorways, the national railway
network and the Seoul Metropolitan Subway, facilitating transport of commuters, tourists and goods alike.
Suwon is a major educational centre, being home to 14 university campuses. This, along with widespread transport
links, draws inhabitants from across the country and foreign population of 1.85%.
Suwon is known domestically as a footballing city. Suwon Samsung Bluewings Football Club has won the K-league
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| 1. The World cultural heritage of Hwaseong Fortress |
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| Later during the Joseon Dynasty, King Jeongjo made an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to make Suwon the nation's capital in 1796. Part of this project was the construction of Hwaseong Fortress, a fortified wall running around the entire city partially intended to guard the tomb of his father, Prince Sado, which he had located there. |
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Hwaseong was originally constructed under the guidance of philosopher Jeong Yag-yong. In 1800, shortly after the death of King Jeongjo, a white paper detailing the construction of the fortress was published. This proved invaluable during its reconstruction in the 1970s.
The total length of the wall is 5.7 kilometers. Various kinds of structures are systematically arranged. The walls are now a designated UNESCO World Heritage site and often used in materials promoting the city.
· Website: http://ehs.suwon.ne.kr/
· Leaflet Download |
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Festival in Hwaseong Haenggung
· Jang Yong Yeong Guard Ceremony
The Jang Yong Yeong Guard Ceremony that had been
held in Hwaseong before 200 years is magnificently revived
in Hwaseong Haenggung. It is both the best of culture and
tourism that symbolizes the historic city.
- Period : Mar. ~ Nov., Every Sunday
- Time : 14:00-14:30
- Place : Hwaseong Haenggung |
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· 24 Military Arts Demonstration
This 24 Military Arts Demonstration was best arranged systematically in the age of King Jeongjo as national traditional military arts. Recorded on the Military Arts Training Textbook which was made by accepting both the military arts from the Joseon Dynasty and the excellent military arts from China and Japan, it will make spectators feel cool.
- Period : Mar. ~ Dec., every Tue.-Sun.
- Time : 11:00-11:30
- Place : Hwaseong Haenggung
· Transportation
Bus No. 11, 13, 13-3, 36, 39, 60, 66, 660, 66-4,7,700-2,
77-1, 82-1, 400,1007, 6000
(get off at the Hwaseong Haenggung stop) |
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2. Mt. Gwanggyo
Mt. Gwanggyo is a representative mountain of Suwon, dividing Suwon from Yong-in, keeping out the cold wind blowing from the north and having Suwon city in it. Its original name was Mt. Gwangak, but it is said that the mountain was called Mt. Gwanggyo by the first King Wang-geon of Goryeo. Mt. Gwanggyo is the place where you can enjoy mountain-climbing easily since it is located near the downtown.
· Transportation
Bus No. 11, 32, 38, 46
(get off at the Kyonggi University stop) |
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3. KBS Drama Center
KBS Drama Center is a TV drama shooting set location for one of Korean major broadcasting station, KBS.
It has reconstructed Korean building and streets from late 1800s to mid 1900s.
· Transportation
Bus No. 83, 98, 300
(get off at the KBS Drama Center stop) |
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4. Beacon Fire
Fire-smoke system(Bongsuje) is a communication method installed and operated mainly for the military purpose (‘Bong’ means ‘fire’, while Su ‘smoke’). Smoke signal was given during the day and fire signal was made at night to deliver rapidly changing conditions of local civil administration or the movement of the enemy in a border region to the central government or a strategic base, and let inhabitants know it at the same time so that they could defend or take refuge.
- Operation Period : throughout the year
- Operating hours : 12:00 everyday (about 10min.)
- Contents : Lights a signal fire only for the south beacon mound at ordinary times.
- Lighting and the related ceremonies are performed.
- Admission : free
· Transportation
Bus No. 112, 20, 25, 25-1, 25-2, 27, 3, 3000, 4-1, 45
(get off at the Paldalmun stop, walk by 10 min.) |
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5. Beautiful Public Toilets
The public toilets of Suwon City turn into the most clean and comfortable places of speculation and rest, display, rendezvous, recreation of energy in the world! “Adorning the beautiful toilet culture” campaign firstly pioneered by Suwon City in the country since 1997 has been spread throughout the country, bringing to advanced toilet culture where foreign visitors feel and learn. |
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| Suwon City Tour |
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Suwon City Tour is a culture-tour product authorized by the Suwon city. The world heritage, Hwaseong and Suwon’s spiced-Galbi, which represents the taste of Korea with world class beautiful restrooms.
· Website: http://www.suwoncitytour.co.kr/en/ |
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Operating days |
All year round(It may vary due to weather conditions) |
10:00/14:00
Tourfare |
Adults(University Students):
￦11,000
Students: ￦8,000
Disabled: ￦5,000
Preschooler: ￦4,000 |
19:00
Tourfare |
Adults(University Students):
￦10,000
Students: ￦8,000
Disabled: ￦8,000
Preschooler: ￦8,000 |
Contacts |
City Tour corp. +82-31-256-8300 |
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