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Sunset

Sunset at Manseok Park

A quiet evening at the historic reservoir, timed for the last light.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:57

    Gillimseong

    Grab a warm snack or drink at Gillimseong. This Chinese restaurant is open until 21:00, so it will be ready for you well before the sun goes down.

  2. 17:17

    Manseok Park

    Walk to Manseok Park. The park is open 24/7 and centers on the Manseokgeo reservoir. Find a spot along the water’s edge where the view opens up to the west.

  3. 17:37

    Manseok Park

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The sky will catch the golden light starting around 16:57, leading into the final descent at 17:37. The reservoir reflects the changing colors.

  4. 18:07

    Manseok Park

    Stay a while longer as the light fades. The park is large and peaceful, giving you space to linger after the main event.

Local tip

The park is open 24/7, so you can arrive early to secure a good spot along the reservoir.

Check before you go

  • Gillimseong is open Mo-Su 11:00-21:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Suwon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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