Suwon
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Suwon Essentials
Suwon's identity is defined by the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, an 18th-century UNESCO World Heritage site featuring nearly six kilometers of stone walls, massive gates like Janganmun, and the Hwaseong Haenggung Palace. Beyond the historic center, the city offers the modern Gwanggyo Lake Park with its illuminated boardwalks and the Suwon World Cup Stadium. Traditional commerce thrives at Mosgolsijang, while structures like the Bongdon beacon towers and Banghwasuryujeong pavilion showcase Joseon-era military engineering and architectural aesthetics.
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Climate & when to visit
Best time to visit: May, June, September, October
Practical information
- Currency
- South Korean Won KRW ₩ · Card payments · Widely accepted
- Electricity
- 220 V · 60 HzType C / Type F
- Languages
- Korean
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +82
Tours & Activities
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