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Paletscent Cafe

팔레센트 카페

A rooftop café right opposite the Janganmun Gate of the Hwaseong Fortress—renowned for its scenic fortress-gate view, specialty lattes, and chill vibe.

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Address: 904-1 Jeongjo-ro

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Suwon, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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