Beyond Seoul
Hwaseong Fortress
UNESCO, 1997
The fortress wall around old Suwon, with its gates and watchtowers.
Photo Credit
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Our take
- Walk the walls
- Address
- Suwon, Seoul
About Hwaseong Fortress
Hwaseong Fortress was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Hwaseong Fortress before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Hwaseong Fortress are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- COEX26 kmCar or taxi 96 min
- Lotte World Tower27 kmCar or taxi 99 min
- N Seoul Tower31 kmCar or taxi 110 min
- The DDP32 kmCar or taxi 115 min
- Gyeongbokgung34 kmCar or taxi 121 min
- Changdeokgung34 kmCar or taxi 121 min
- Bukchon34 kmCar or taxi 122 min
Main railway stations
- Suseo Station (SRT)25 kmCar or taxi 90 min
- Yongsan Station28 kmCar or taxi 102 min
- Seoul Station31 kmCar or taxi 112 min
Location
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