Hwaseong Fortress
Suwon, Seoul
Source: english.visitkorea.or.kr, checked 13 Oct 2026.
The UNESCO-listed fortress wall around Suwon's old town. Walking the wall is free.
Cost Free
Time needed 3 hours
Best time Weekday morning
Insider tip
Getting there: Suwon is reached from Seoul by subway or Gyeongbu line trains. Start at Paldalmun or Janganmun gate and walk the wall in sections.
What the guides say about Hwaseong Fortress
Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon is a UNESCO-listed wall you can walk for free, and Nami Island has an adult ticket at ₩19,000 that includes the round-trip ferry.
Nearby
Hwaseong Haenggung Palace The temporary palace inside Hwaseong Fortress. Suwon Hwaseong Museum A museum on the history and construction of Hwaseong Fortress. Gangnam Square A plaza between exits 11 and 12 of Gangnam Station with a media wall that plays K-pop videos and a heart-shaped slogan sculpture. Gangnam Station Underground Shopping Center A long underground arcade under Gangnam-daero with low-priced clothes, accessories and bags. Kukkiwon The world headquarters of taekwondo, founded in 1972, with a 3,000-seat arena used for demonstrations and competitions. POSCO Art Museum A gallery in the basement of the POSCO Center.
Good to know
- What is the address of Hwaseong Fortress?
- Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do.
- How much does Hwaseong Fortress cost?
- Nothing. Hwaseong Fortress is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Hwaseong Fortress?
- Plan for 3 hours.
- When is the best time to visit Hwaseong Fortress?
- Weekday morning.
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