Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (수원 화성 [유네스코 세계유산])
Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (수원 화성 [유네스코 세계유산]) is a attraction in Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu,. Suwon was one of four main regional government centers during the Joseon dynasty. Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (수원 화성 [유네스코 세계유산])
Suwon was one of four main regional government centers during the Joseon dynasty. Hwaseong Fortress, built to protect the city, was designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site on December 12, 1997 for its historical value. The fortress offers various performances daily as well as the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival every fall. The walls stretch for approximately 5.7 kilometers, with Paldalsan Mountain at the center. The fortress, constructed from 1794 to 1796, was built as a display of King Jeongjo’s filial piety towards his father and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power.
- Type
- Attraction
- Address
- Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Postal code
- 16273
- Phone
- +82-31-290-3600
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
- Fees
- Confirm before visiting
- Parking
- Available
- Updated
- 2026-06-19
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (수원 화성 [유네스코 세계유산]) FAQ
Where is Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (수원 화성 [유네스코 세계유산]) located?
Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
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