Suwon Hwaseong Fortress — Suwon, Gyeonggi-do. Nearest rail station: Hwaseo (2.0 km, Line 1 (Gyeongbu)). 68 trains from Seoul today. 6 bus stops within 1.5 km. Official data, rebuilt 2026-09-21.
![Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (수원 화성 [유네스코 세계유산])](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource_photo/97/3478597_image2_1.jpg)
About
Suwon was one of four main regional government centers during the Joseon dynasty. Hwaseong Fortress, built to protect the city, was designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site on December 12, 1997 for its historical value. The fortress offers various performances daily as well as the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival every fall. The walls stretch for approximately 5.7 kilometers, with Paldalsan Mountain at the center. The fortress, constructed from 1794 to 1796, was built as a display of King Jeongjo’s filial piety towards his father and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power.
Description: Korea Tourism Organization, TourAPI (KOGL Type 1).
Hours, closed days, contact
| Address | Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Hours | Open 24 hr |
| Closed | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Admission / age | — |
| Parking | Available |
| Phone | +82-31-290-3600 |
| Website | www.swcf.or.kr |
Getting there from Seoul
By rail — Hwaseo station
Hwaseo (Line 1 (Gyeongbu)) is 2.0 km from Suwon Hwaseong Fortress.
Trains from Seoul to Suwon on 2026-09-22 (68)
| Departs | From | Arrives | Train | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:25 | Yongsan | 05:58 | ITX-Maeum | ₩4,800 |
| 05:32 | Yongsan | 06:04 | Mugunghwa | ₩4,800 |
| 05:54 | Seoul | 06:29 | ITX-Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 06:12 | Seoul | 06:42 | ITX-Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 06:18 | Yongsan | 06:53 | Mugunghwa | ₩4,800 |
| 06:24 | Yongsan | 07:01 | ITX-Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 06:37 | Seoul | 07:12 | Mugunghwa | ₩4,800 |
| 06:50 | Yongsan | 07:22 | ITX-Maeum | ₩4,800 |
| 07:02 | Seoul | 07:32 | ITX-Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 07:08 | Yongsan | 07:42 | ITX-Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 07:15 | Seoul | 07:48 | Mugunghwa | ₩4,800 |
| 07:24 | Yongsan | 08:01 | Mugunghwa | ₩4,800 |
| 07:33 | Yongsan | 08:10 | Mugunghwa | ₩4,800 |
| 07:54 | Seoul | 08:32 | Mugunghwa | ₩4,800 |
| 08:12 | Seoul | 08:44 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 08:44 | Yongsan | 09:13 | ITX-Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 08:49 | Seoul | 09:20 | ITX-Maeum | ₩4,800 |
| 09:14 | Yongsan | 09:49 | Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 09:38 | Yongsan | 10:08 | Mugunghwa | ₩4,800 |
| 09:47 | Yongsan | 10:17 | ITX-Maeum | ₩4,800 |
| 09:47 | Yongsan | 10:17 | ITX-Maeum | ₩4,800 |
| 09:56 | Yongsan | 10:33 | ITX-Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 10:12 | Seoul | 10:44 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 10:23 | Seoul | 10:53 | ITX-Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 10:33 | Yongsan | 11:04 | Mugunghwa | ₩4,800 |
| 10:48 | Seoul | 11:22 | ITX-Maeum | ₩4,800 |
| 12:02 | Seoul | 12:33 | ITX-Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 12:07 | Yongsan | 12:40 | ITX-Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 12:22 | Seoul | 12:57 | ITX-Maeum | ₩4,800 |
| 12:33 | Yongsan | 13:05 | Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 12:53 | Yongsan | 13:24 | Mugunghwa | ₩4,800 |
| 13:02 | Seoul | 13:35 | Mugunghwa | ₩4,800 |
| 13:24 | Yongsan | 13:53 | ITX-Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 13:43 | Yongsan | 14:14 | Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 13:53 | Seoul | 14:23 | ITX-Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 14:02 | Seoul | 14:35 | Mugunghwa | ₩4,800 |
| 14:25 | Yongsan | 14:59 | Mugunghwa | ₩4,800 |
| 14:49 | Seoul | 15:21 | Mugunghwa | ₩4,800 |
| 14:56 | Yongsan | 15:29 | Mugunghwa | ₩4,800 |
| 15:10 | Yongsan | 15:41 | Mugunghwa | ₩4,800 |
Bus stops within 1.5 km (6)
| Bus stop (English · Korean) | Distance | Stop ID |
|---|---|---|
| Jangan Park 장안공원 | 158 m | 200000189 |
| Jangan Park 장안공원 | 166 m | 200000183 |
| The Bank of Korea 한국은행 | 253 m | 200000202 |
| Suwon Cultural Foundation, Jangan-dong 수원전통문화관.장안동 | 276 m | 200000232 |
| Hwaseomun, Jangan Park 화서문.장안공원 | 292 m | 200000190 |
| Janganmun, Suwon Traditional Cultural Center 장안문.수원전통문화관 | 294 m | 200000205 |
Next buses — live
Pick a stop to see the next buses on every route that serves it — live from Gyeonggi-do’s bus feed.
Map
Red = Suwon Hwaseong Fortress · blue = bus stops · green = nearest rail station. Tiles: OpenStreetMap.
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FAQ
How do I get to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress from Seoul?
The nearest rail station in the Seoul-area network is Hwaseo (2.0 km away, Line 1 (Gyeongbu)). 68 trains run from Seoul to Suwon today, from 05:25 — see the timetable above. The closest Gyeonggi bus stops are Jangan Park, Jangan Park, The Bank of Korea (live arrivals in the box above; the stop ID also works in Naver Map or Kakao Map).
What are Suwon Hwaseong Fortress’s opening hours?
Open 24 hr Closed: N/A (Open all year round). (Korea Tourism Organization data, 2026-09-21.)
Is Suwon Hwaseong Fortress open today?
Closed days on record: N/A (Open all year round). Today is Monday.
Where does this page get its data?
Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (English descriptions, hours, closing days, parking, contacts), the Seoul station master and Gyeonggi Data Dream bus-stop database (English stop names and locations), and MOLIT TAGO train schedules. Rebuilt every morning.
Sources: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (content 264204, modified 20260619) · Seoul Open Data station master · Gyeonggi Data Dream BusStation · MOLIT TAGO · page rebuilt 2026-09-21.