Parks and the outdoors in Suwon

Parks and the outdoors in Suwon

1. Eat

   Boyoungmandu

   보영만두

   Noodle is the main menu and it tastes sweet and moderately spicy. The peculiarity is that some very cool tastes come from all sides. It feels like Chinese spices. Of course, it is a taste that anyone can enjoy casually. Parking is possible, but there is not enough space to park. Steamed mandu have a rich flavor and a good texture.

   Closed · opens 10 am

2. See

   Haengung-dong Mural Village

   행궁동 벽화마을

   In 2013, the city of Suwon restored the old residential area by painting murals as part of a project to create an ecological city. It is a fun place to find more vivid and rich murals through the participation of artists and to leave unique photos. Guides are available free of charge from an alley commentator on a team of 5 to 15. It takes about an hour to take the course of Hwaseong Haenggung Palace - Sinpungcho Wall Rock Gallery - Hwaryeongjeon - Naheseok Sangga Site Alley - Eco-traffic Village - Mural Alley - Ssamji Park - Suwon Traditional Culture Center - Janganmun - Hwaseomun - Hwaseong Haenggung Palace.

   everyday 24 hours·free

3. See

   Hangmijeong

   항미정

   Hang Mijeong (杭 尾 亭) are the first ruins of Suwon City. Hang Mijeong is to the west of the Chukje Embankment. It was built as an agricultural reservoir for the 23rd year of Joseon Dynasty (1799), and it is commonly referred to as West Lake because it is on the west side of the embankments (mangakje, cheonmanje, and fountain festivals). Hang Mijeong is a specialty that makes the West Lake scenery and scenery more beautiful and compelling.

4. See

   Hwaseong Fortress

   수원화성

   A stunning fortress constructed between 1794 and 1796 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features four main gates with the north and south (Janganmun and Paldalmun) being particularly impressive with their unique structures. In addition small sentry posts (Porus) and two command posts (Jangdaes) can be found dotted around the walls. The SeoJangdae outpost, found within the forested hills on the western side of the fortress, offers great panoramic views of the city below. Walking the circumference along the wall takes 2-3 hours or visitors can opt for the electric train option. 10-minute bus ride from the central subway station to the Paldalmun roundabout. Several bus lines go there, including 11, 13, 13-3, 36. Buses don't terminate at the Suwon station, so make sure you're on the correct traveling direction. Or, it's a 30-minute walk from Suwon station to Paldalmun Gate.

   Closed · opens 9 am·₩500 child, ₩700 concession, ₩1000 adult (cash)

5. See

   Hyowon Park Wolhwawon

   효원공원월화원

   It is a 1,820-pyeong (587 m²) traditional Chinese garden inside Hyowon Park in Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. Opened on Apr. 17, 2006, the garden was designed by Chinese workers to revive the traditional architectural style of Guangdong Province.

   Daily 09:00-22:00

6. See

   Manseok Park

   만석공원

   It covers 355,800 m². The park was constructed in 1998 and is centered on a reservoir called Manseokgeo. Manseokgeo is a reservoir built by people who moved in nearby areas while building Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon in 1795. The reservoir was built and 10,000 more rice were produced, so it was called a full seat. But now it is called the Japanese Imperial Reservoir or Gyopjeongbangjuk. The name gyo-gujeong was called because the pavilion was located in the south of the reservoir. But now, there is a movie theater built in 1996. In addition to the pavilion, there are also water fountains, 33 vines, 54 lighthouses and 146 pavilions as rest facilities. Sports facilities include a multi-purpose playground, a tennis court, a gated ballpark and a soccer field, and a convenience facility for two parking lots and restrooms. There is also a Suwon Museum of Art in the park, so you can relax and enjoy artwork. It is a 20-minute walk from Hwaseo Station on Gyeongsu Line and is located nearby Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon Fortress Wall, and Korea Folk Village.

   Open 24 hours·free

7. Do

   Mount Gwanggyo

   광교산

   Mount Gwanggyo is in the north end of Suwon and offers an excellent of view of Suwon and the surrounding area. There are a number of peaks as well as a number of trails of varying difficulty. After a hike, try eating at one of the many farm restaurants at the base of the mountain. There are plenty of options for vegetarians here, and the tofu and dong-dong ju are as fresh as you can get it.

8. Eat

   Pal-dal-san (팔달산)

   A traditional Korean tavern (Makgeolli bar) with a stunning view of Suwon. It serves various Korean pancakes (Jeon) and regional rice wines. It is an excellent place to enjoy the night view of the city after a hike on the fortress.

   Closed · opens noon·₩15,000-25,000

9. Do

   Probike

   프로바이크

   A bicycle rental store. Bicycle roads such as Gwanggyo Lake Park and Manseok Park are well constructed in Suwon. The price varies depending on the type of bicycle and can be rented through an application called a bicycle.

   10:00-20:00 (excluding months)

10. See

    Seoho Park

    서호공원

    It is a park where Seoho Reservoir is located. Seoho Nakjo, one of the eight scenic views of Suwon, is beautiful. Seoho Reservoir Dulle-gil has Suwon Palaek-gil, which is good for a walk. In the reservoir, there is Chukmanje, which was built during the reign of King Jeongjo.

11. See

    Suwon KT Wiz Park

    수원 케이티 위즈 파크

    Home stadium of the Korean professional baseball team KT WIZ. The park functions as a venue for baseball games and as a complex cultural space for entertainment, leisure, and educational activities.

12. Buy

    TimeVillas Suwon

    타임빌라스 수원

    Lotte Department Store in Suwon is on the 1st to 7th floors of the basement. The exterior is a modern representation of the long castle of Suwon Hwaseong. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lotte Mall has a rooftop ecological park and eco-friendly facilities. There's also plenty of space to park. On May 30, 2024, the name was changed to "TimeVillas Suwon" by integrating Lotte Department Store's Suwon branch and Lotte Mall Suwon.

    Daily 10:30-22:00

13. See

    Gwanggyo Lake Park

    광교호수공원

    A large park in Suwon.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Suwon (CC BY-SA 4.0).