๐ Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
Gyeonggi-do ยท Suwon-si ยท History
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UNESCO World Heritage late Joseon fortress with 5.74km of walkable stone walls, bastions, and royal palace.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- Check the official page.
- Closed days
- Check the official page.
- Admission
- Check the official page.
- Area
- Gyeonggi-do, Suwon-si
- How to get there
- By bus or taxi from Suwon Station (Line 1)
- Time needed
- Half day
Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.
02. About this placeWhat it is and why people visit
UNESCO World Heritage late Joseon fortress with 5.74km of walkable stone walls, bastions, and royal palace.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: Nighttime hot air balloon ride (Flying Suwon) overlooking the illuminated battlements
05. Travel TipsGood to know before you go
- The fortress wall is open to walk and is free outside the ticket-office hours. Gate and palace fees differ between listings, so check the Suwon Cultural Foundation page.
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
By bus or taxi from Suwon Station (Line 1).
Nearby attractions
- DMZ & Third Infiltration Tunnel ยท 71 km away
- Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm ยท 73 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
- Suwon Cultural Foundation (official)
- VISITKOREA: Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
- VISITKOREA (Korea Tourism Organization)
Information checked: 2026-10-23. Details come from VISITKOREA, Visit Seoul, Visit Busan, Visit Jeju and the official pages of each place. We could not confirm every detail for every place, so please check the official page for the latest notices.