Things To Do in Suwon
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Suwon Attractions
- Theme Park
Everland
On a completely different note from the traditional offerings in Suwon is the country's largest amusement park. It claims to be the fifth-most-popular amusement park in the world, and it has the massive crowds and long lines to prove it -- be prepared to wait. Among the highlights… - Landmark
Hwaseong Haeng-gung Palace
"Haeng-gung" means a temporary shelter where a king rests or retires from a war, and the Hwaseong Haeng-gung is the largest of such temporary palaces in South Korea. It was built during the Joseon Dynasty. King Jeongjo stayed here at the time of Wonghaeng (his "long journey") and… - Landmark
Suwon Hwaseong
Though not nearly as huge as the Great Wall of China, this unusual fortress is still quite impressive. King Jeongjo ordered the building of a fortress wall around the city to guard the tomb of his father in 1794, during the late Joseon period. Constructed under the guidance of… - Religious Site
Yongjusa
Unlike most temples, which are usually located in fairly isolated spots in the mountains or else smack in the midst of a city, Yongjusa can be found on the outskirts of Suwon, in Hwaseong. Built during the Shilla Dynasty (57 B.C.-A.D. 935), the original temple was destroyed during…
Suwon Shopping
Although Suwon itself doesn't offer a great array of Korean souvenirs, you can pick up something traditional and handmade from one of the many artisans inside the Korean Folk Village. My favorites are the paper makers who make hanji (rice paper). Some of them will write your name or a phrase in Korean or Hanja (Chinese characters) for you. They're inexpensive and lightweight, and you're directly supporting folk art.
