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• Information
  Introduction
  Suwon Hwaseong Museum presents the history and culture of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, an important Korean cultural asset and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Visitors to the museum can learn about the formation of the fortress and the city of Suwon itself through detailed, systematically designed exhititions. The museum houses an extensive collection of items that showcase the construction and development of the fortress, as well as gatherings and events that took place within the fortress.
  
  Structure Size
  Total size: 23,173 ㎡
  Total Floor Area: 5,652 ㎡ (B1-2F)
  
  Exhibition Hall Information
  [1F] Exhibition Room, Children's Experience Center, Central Exhibition Hall, Video Education Room, Storage Room, Education Room, Volunteers Room, Admin Office
  [2F] Hwaseong Construction Room, Hwaseong Culture Room
  
  Subsidiary Facilities
  Museum shop, cafeteria, nursing room
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Admission / Participation Fees
  [Admission (Suwon Hwaseong Museum)]
  Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won
  Groups - Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 500 won
  * Group: 20 people or more
  * Free admission: Children (ages 12 and younger), senior citizens (ages 65 and older)
  * Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 13-18 )
  
  [Integrated Ticket]
  Individuals - Adults 3,500 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children & senior citizens 800 won
  Groups - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,200 won / Children & senior citizens 800 won
  * Includes admission to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon Museum, Suwon Hwaseong Museum
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Foreign Language Intepretation Services
  [Audio Guide Services] Detailed descriptions of important artifacts and displays
  - MP3: 50 sets
  - Target Audience: Teenagers and older
  (For elementary school students or younger, accompanying guardian is required for rental of audio device)
  - Rental Fee: Free
  - Rental Method: Present your identification card at the Suwon Hwaseong Museum Information Desk
  - Available in English, Japanese and Chinese
  
  Reservations
  Advance reservation required for group visitors.
  
  Homepage
  hsmuseum.suwon.go.kr
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Hwaseong Haenggung Palace (화성행궁)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    A haenggung is a temporary palace where the king and royal family retreated to during a war. Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is the largest one of these, use by the J...

  • 

    Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley (화성어차)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Others
    With a design inspired by the royal vehicle used by King Gojong and palanquins of the Joseon dynasty, Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley gives passengers a comfo...

  • 

    Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (방화수류정(동북각루))

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion, officially called Dongbukgangnu Pavilion, was built in 1794 during the construction of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. It sits atop a hill ...

  • 

    Hwahongmun Gate (화홍문)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
    Hwahongmun Gate refers to the northern gate of Hwaseong Fortress among the two main gates installed to control the flow of Suwoncheon Stream that cuts through t...

  • 

    Paldalmun Gate (팔달문)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
    Paldalmun Gate is the southern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, and its name means "a gate opening to a road that leads to all directions." Among the four gates of Hw...

• Accommodation

  • 

    Ramada Plaza Suwon (라마다프라자 수원호텔)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    True to its name, the hotel is clothed in excellence, exhibiting the kind of quality standard befitting the renowned Ramada name and the global reputation of th...

  • 

    Holiday Inn Express Suwon Ingye / 홀리데이 인 익스프레스 수원인계

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Holiday Inn Express Suwon Ingye is InterContinental Hotel Group's (IHG) first business hotel to open in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do. Located at the center of the city, H...

  • 

    Hotel Pacific (호텔퍼시픽)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Pacific Hotel in Suwon is located next to Suwon City Hall and is the perfect place for business travelers. Many tourist attractions are nearby, including Suwon ...

  • 

    Korea Tourist Hotel (코리아 관광호텔 수원)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Korea Tourist Hotel is situated next to City Hall in Suwon, the industrial and administrative district of Gyeonggi Province. Many major Korean companies such as...

  • 

    Benikea Suwon Hotel (베니키아호텔 수원)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Benikea Suwon Hotel (Formerly Suwon Joa Hotel) is located across from city hall in the business center of Suwon, providing business travelers with a convenient ...

• Restaurants

  • 

    Yeonpo Galbi (연포갈비)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Located near Hwahongmun Gate, one the Eight Sights of Suwon, Yeonpo Galbi is the perfect place to stop by for a rest and to eat some authentic Suwon galbi (ribs...

  • 

    Bonsuwon Galbi (본수원갈비)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Beef at Bonsuwon Galbi is sliced thin against the grain and marinated in a sauce made of several dozen ingredients for more than 24 hours. Even the perfect pres...

  • 

    Cheongchun Haejangguk (청춘해장국)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Korean Food
    It is a store frequently visited by Suwon citizens. The best menu at this restaurant is pork back-bone stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Suwon-s...

• Shopping

  • 

    Suwon Yeongdong Market (수원 영동시장)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Traditional Markets
    The neighborhood around Paldalmun Gate serves as the main business district of Suwon, where more than 300 stores and stalls are joined to make a large market. T...

  • 

    Motgol Market (못골종합시장)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Traditional Markets
    Motgol Market features a variety of shops selling side dishes and ingredients ranging from fresh and dried fish to meat, vegetables, rice cake, and more. The se...

  • 

    Encore Duty Free (앙코르면세점)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Duty Free Shops
    Located in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Encore Duty Free offers a convenient shopping experience. Over 50 brands of products including handbags, cosmetics, sunglasses, h...

  • 

    AK Plaza Department Store - AK TOWN Branch (Suwon Branch) (AK플라자백화점 AK TOWN점(수원점))

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Department Stores
    AK Plaza Department Store - AK TOWN Branch is a multi-entertainment shopping center featuring a CGV (movie theater), a Books Libro, and a Characters’ Fun Zone. ...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  Take Bus No. 2, 7, 7-2, 77-1, 60, 660, 700-2, or 1007 and get off at Suwon Hwaseong Museum Bus Stop.
  
  

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