Suwon Hwaseong in a Day
A UNESCO fortress whose walls you can walk along the top of. An hour from Seoul, with the wall and the palace on one line.
- Browse courses
- 2 stops
- Total
- 4h 20m
- Travel time
- 20m
Getting to the start
About an hour from Seoul Station on a Line 1 express to Suwon, then a bus from the station forecourt to Janganmun. Starting at the north gate means less climbing.
The route
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Hwaseong Fortress
Suwon, Gyeonggi · 2h 30mA 5.7km Joseon fortress wall and UNESCO site that you can actually walk along the top of. The full loop takes over two hours — the Janganmun to Hwaseomun stretch is enough.
Official site → - Walk20m
Follow the wall south and it delivers you to the square in front of the palace. It's the natural end of the wall walk, so keep the order.
2Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
Suwon, Gyeonggi · 1h 30mThe temporary palace King Jeongjo stayed in when he visited the fortress. It sits at the south end, so it follows naturally after the wall walk.
Official site →
Map
Photo credits
- Hwaseong Fortress — Bernard Gagnon / CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Hwaseong Haenggung Palace — Jpbarrass / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Admission prices and opening hours change often. Check the official site before you go.