Suwon Hwaseong Fortress — Suwon, Gyeonggi-do. Official data, rebuilt 2026-10-02.
By subway: from Seoul Station to Hwaseo is about 77 min with 1 change (Line 4 to Geumjeong, then Line 1 to Hwaseo) — about ₩2,150 on a T-money card. Then 2.0 km to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress by local bus or taxi.
By train: 73 trains from Seoul to Suwon on Fri, Oct 2, from ₩2,700 (timetable below).
By bus: 6 Gyeonggi bus stops within 1.5 km — the nearest is Jangan Park (No. 1260), 158 m north-east. The live box below shows which routes stop there.
Subway time and fare are our estimate from station order and distance, not an official timetable.
![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 | Open all year round |
| Admission / age | — |
| Parking | Available |
| Phone | +82-31-290-3600 |
| Website | www.swcf.or.kr |
Weather — next 3 days
| Day | Low / high | Midday | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 11° / 22°C | Clear | 0% |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 11° / 23°C | Overcast | 30% |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 15° / 25°C | Clear | 30% |
Korea Meteorological Administration short-range forecast for this spot, 5 a.m. issue.
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 Fri, Oct 2 (73)
| 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 |
| 06:48 | Seoul | 07:23 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 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 |
| 08:04 | Seoul | 08:41 | Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 08:12 | Seoul | 08:44 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 08:28 | Yongsan | 09:00 | Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 08:44 | Yongsan | 09:13 | ITX-Saemaeul | ₩4,800 |
| 08:49 | Seoul | 09:20 | ITX-Maeum | ₩4,800 |
| 08:56 | Yongsan | 09:31 | 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 |
Bus stops within 1.5 km (6)
| Bus stop (English · Korean) | Where | Stop No. |
|---|---|---|
| Jangan Park (No. 1260) 장안공원 | 158 m north-east | 1260 |
| Jangan Park (No. 1259) 장안공원 | 166 m north-east | 1259 |
| The Bank of Korea 한국은행 | 253 m west | 1232 |
| Suwon Cultural Foundation, Jangan-dong 수원전통문화관.장안동 | 276 m east | 3134 |
| Hwaseomun, Jangan Park 화서문.장안공원 | 292 m south-west | 1258 |
| Janganmun, Suwon Traditional Cultural Center 장안문.수원전통문화관 | 294 m east | 3144 |
“Where” is the distance and compass direction from the map point Korea Tourism Organization gives for Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. The stop number is the 5-digit number on the stop sign — type it into Naver Map or Kakao Map.
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.
Often combined with Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
Places people most often visit on the same trip as Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, from Tmap car-navigation data published by the Korea Tourism Organization (May 2024 – April 2025, 12 months combined). It reflects drivers, mostly locals, and is a travel pattern — not a review or a recommendation.
Sights and shopping on the same trip
- Taimbillaseu · Suwon 타임빌라스/수원
- Starfield · Suwon 스타필드/수원
- Suwon Hwaseong Museum 수원화성박물관
- Suwon Museum of Art 수원시립미술관
- AK Plaza · Suwon AK플라자/수원
- Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion 방화수류정
Where people eat on the same trip
- Jinmi Fried Chicken 진미통닭
- Bon Suwon Galbi · Main Store 본수원갈비/본점
- Suwon Fried Chicken Alley 수원통닭골목
- Gabojeong Galbi · Hall 1 가보정갈비/1관
- Nammun Fried Chicken · Suwon Main Store 남문통닭/수원본점
- Yongseong Fried Chicken · Main Store 용성통닭/본점
Chain coffee shops and fast food are left out. Check opening hours before you go — the list is about a year old.
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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)). From Seoul Station that is about 77 minutes by subway (our estimate from station order). 73 trains run from Seoul to Suwon on Fri, Oct 2, from 05:25 — see the timetable above. The closest Gyeonggi bus stops are Jangan Park, The Bank of Korea, Suwon Cultural Foundation, Jangan-dong (live arrivals in the box above; the 5-digit stop number also works in Naver Map or Kakao Map).
What are Suwon Hwaseong Fortress’s opening hours?
Open 24 hr. Closed: Open all year round. (Korea Tourism Organization data, 2026-10-02.)
Which days is Suwon Hwaseong Fortress closed?
Regular closing days on record: Open all year round. Holidays and special events can change this — check the official website before you go.
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 2026-10-02.
