Suwon

Suwon (수원,水原) is a city located in South central of Gyeonggi-do. Suwon's district has four general districts: Jangan District, Kwonseon District, Paldal District and Yeongtong District. The adjacent cities are Yongin City to the east, Ansan City to the west, Hwaseong to the south and Uiwang City to the north.

It is the political, economic and administration center of Gyeonggi-do because it has the Gyeonggi Provincial Government. By transportation, subways and major expressways are connected to Suwon, making it a transportation hub. Therefore, it is the most populous city in Korea.

Representative attractions are Suwon Hwaseong, a world heritage, and Samsung Electronics headquarters.

The northwest of Suwon. The origin of the name 'Jangan' is Janganmun in Jangan-dong.

The southwestern part of Suwon. Gwonseon-gu is the largest in Suwon and has a large population.

The center of Suwon. There are several government offices including Gyeonggi-do Provincial Government, Suwon City Hall, Suwon Tax Office and Incheon Gyeonggi Regional Military Service.

The eastern part of Suwon. Here are being built the transferred Gyeonggi-do Provincial Government and Gwanggyo New Town.

Suwon's climate is very similar to that of nearby Seoul other cites like Ansan. Compared to Incheon or Seoul, Suwon is relatively hotter and colder. It features continental climate.

Suwon is connected to neighborhood cites by various transportation(ex. train, subway, bus). You can go to Suwon and travel here by them(add to taxi, bicycle and on foot).

• Hwaseong Fortress, 320-2, Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, +82 31 290-3600. Mar-Oct 9AM-6PM, Nov-Feb 10AM-5PM. A stunning fortress constructed between 1794 to 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. Alternatively, it's a 30-minute walk from Suwon station to Paldalmun Gate. ₩500/child,₩700/concession,₩1000/adult.
• Hwaseong Haenggung, 825, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, +82 31 290-3600. Every day 09:00 - 18:00. It was a temporary place where King Jeongjo stayed when he visited the tomb. It used to be used as a place where the vice-president or Yoo Soo used to work. It was built on the eastern foot of Paldalsan Mountain in 1789 (the 13th year of King Jeongjo's reign) after the construction of a new town in Suwon. It has 567 square cars, the largest size of Korean royal palaces. Japanese occupation, however, nangnamheon Japanese national culture and history of every facility excluding with extermination policy were destroyed. In the late 1980s, as a result of steady and active restoration campaigns by meaningful local citizens, the restoration project began in 1996, the 200th anniversary of Hwaseong Fortress, and the first stage restoration was completed with 482 compartments and opened to the public in October 2003. In October 1789, King Jeongjo traveled to Hwaseong 13 times in 12 years until January 1800 (the 24th year of King Jeongjo's reign) after moving Hyeonreungwon, the tomb of his father's apostolic, and stayed there every time. It was designated as Gyeonggi-do Monument No. 65 and was elevated to a private level on June 8, 2007. Every Tuesday through Sunday, the 24-hour martial arts demonstration is held from 11 a.m. to 30 minutes. ₩700/child,₩1000/concession,₩1500/adult.
• Manseok Park, 434-2, Songjuk-dong, Jangan-gu. Open 24 hours. It is 355,800 square meters wide. 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 October 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. free.
• Suwon World Cup Stadium, 310, World cup-ro, Paldal-gu, +82 31 202-2002. weekday 09:00 - 18:00. Also known as the Big Bird, Suwon's World Cup Stadium hosted one of the quarter-finals for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and is now home to the 'Suwon Blue Wings of the K-League.
• Gyeonggi Arts Center, 20, Hyowon-ro 307beon-gil, Paldal-gu (in Ingye-dong in Suwon, +82 31-230-3200. Weekdays 09:00 - 18:00. Gyeonggi Culture Hall is a comprehensive cultural and artistic venue located in Ingye-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. The building is equipped with an anti-aircraft performance hall, a small performance hall, a war market, a convention center, and an outdoor concert hall. The anti-aircraft performance can feature various types of indoor performances, including concerts, operas, ballet and musicals. The exhibition hall will feature exhibitions of paintings, photographs, calligraphy, sculptures and crafts. Various planned performances will be held at the outdoor concert hall.
• Haewoojae Museum, 9, Jangan-ro 458beon-gil, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea, +82 31-271-9777. 10:00 to 18:00 every day (January 1, New Year's Day holiday, Chuseok holiday closed). It is a museum where you can learn about Korea's history through poop. From the past to the present, we can see the culture of Korean bowel movements. You can also learn about not only Korea but also the culture of bowel movements in the world. free.
• Haengung-dong Mural Village, 41, Hwaseomun-ro 72beon-gil, Paldal-gu, +82 31 244-4519. everyday 24 hours. 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. free.
• Paldalmun, 780, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea, +82 31-228-2765. 24 hours opening. It was designated as Treasure No. 402 on September 3, 1964. It was built in 1794 (the 18th year of King Jeongjo's reign) and has five squares on the front and two squares on the side of the gate and a medium-class right-winged roof. On the Hongye-mun Gate of the stone pillars, a middle-class structure was built with four sides of the gate, a half-moon shape, and a traditional Korean structure was built. Inside the gate, a single row of garlands was placed in the center, and all the upper and lower masses were connected to them. The upper and lower layers of fear are internal and external osmosis trees, and the inner layers are all decorated with door-to-door ornaments. Free.

Hwaseong Fortress, 320-2, Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, +82 31 290-3600. Mar-Oct 9AM-6PM, Nov-Feb 10AM-5PM. A stunning fortress constructed between 1794 to 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. Alternatively, it's a 30-minute walk from Suwon station to Paldalmun Gate. ₩500/child,₩700/concession,₩1000/adult.

Hwaseong Haenggung, 825, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, +82 31 290-3600. Every day 09:00 - 18:00. It was a temporary place where King Jeongjo stayed when he visited the tomb. It used to be used as a place where the vice-president or Yoo Soo used to work. It was built on the eastern foot of Paldalsan Mountain in 1789 (the 13th year of King Jeongjo's reign) after the construction of a new town in Suwon. It has 567 square cars, the largest size of Korean royal palaces. Japanese occupation, however, nangnamheon Japanese national culture and history of every facility excluding with extermination policy were destroyed. In the late 1980s, as a result of steady and active restoration campaigns by meaningful local citizens, the restoration project began in 1996, the 200th anniversary of Hwaseong Fortress, and the first stage restoration was completed with 482 compartments and opened to the public in October 2003. In October 1789, King Jeongjo traveled to Hwaseong 13 times in 12 years until January 1800 (the 24th year of King Jeongjo's reign) after moving Hyeonreungwon, the tomb of his father's apostolic, and stayed there every time. It was designated as Gyeonggi-do Monument No. 65 and was elevated to a private level on June 8, 2007. Every Tuesday through Sunday, the 24-hour martial arts demonstration is held from 11 a.m. to 30 minutes. ₩700/child,₩1000/concession,₩1500/adult.

Manseok Park, 434-2, Songjuk-dong, Jangan-gu. Open 24 hours. It is 355,800 square meters wide. 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 October 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. free.

Suwon World Cup Stadium, 310, World cup-ro, Paldal-gu, +82 31 202-2002. weekday 09:00 - 18:00. Also known as the Big Bird, Suwon's World Cup Stadium hosted one of the quarter-finals for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and is now home to the 'Suwon Blue Wings of the K-League.

Gyeonggi Arts Center, 20, Hyowon-ro 307beon-gil, Paldal-gu (in Ingye-dong in Suwon, +82 31-230-3200. Weekdays 09:00 - 18:00. Gyeonggi Culture Hall is a comprehensive cultural and artistic venue located in Ingye-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. The building is equipped with an anti-aircraft performance hall, a small performance hall, a war market, a convention center, and an outdoor concert hall. The anti-aircraft performance can feature various types of indoor performances, including concerts, operas, ballet and musicals. The exhibition hall will feature exhibitions of paintings, photographs, calligraphy, sculptures and crafts. Various planned performances will be held at the outdoor concert hall.

Haewoojae Museum, 9, Jangan-ro 458beon-gil, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea, +82 31-271-9777. 10:00 to 18:00 every day (January 1, New Year's Day holiday, Chuseok holiday closed). It is a museum where you can learn about Korea's history through poop. From the past to the present, we can see the culture of Korean bowel movements. You can also learn about not only Korea but also the culture of bowel movements in the world. free.

Haengung-dong Mural Village, 41, Hwaseomun-ro 72beon-gil, Paldal-gu, +82 31 244-4519. everyday 24 hours. 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. free.

Paldalmun, 780, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea, +82 31-228-2765. 24 hours opening. It was designated as Treasure No. 402 on September 3, 1964. It was built in 1794 (the 18th year of King Jeongjo's reign) and has five squares on the front and two squares on the side of the gate and a medium-class right-winged roof. On the Hongye-mun Gate of the stone pillars, a middle-class structure was built with four sides of the gate, a half-moon shape, and a traditional Korean structure was built. Inside the gate, a single row of garlands was placed in the center, and all the upper and lower masses were connected to them. The upper and lower layers of fear are internal and external osmosis trees, and the inner layers are all decorated with door-to-door ornaments. Free.

• Mount Gwanggyo. 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.
• Hwaseong Fortress, 320-2, Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, +82 031-290-3600.
• Traditional Korean Archery. from 9:30AM, every half hour; they don't operate during lunch break or when weather is not permitting (rain or snow). You can try your hand at Korean archery at the Yeonmudae outpost within Hwaseong Fortress. ₩2000/round (10 shots).
• Bell of Hyowon Ringing Experience. The first ring is praying for the health of one's parents, the second ring is praying for the health of one's family, the third ring is praying for one's own advancement. ₩1000/session (3 rings).
• Watch the local football teams at the Suwon World Cup Stadium (home to Suwon Samsung Bluewings and the best crowds in Korea) and Suwon Sports Complex (Suwon FC).

Mount Gwanggyo. 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.

Hwaseong Fortress, 320-2, Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, +82 031-290-3600.

Traditional Korean Archery. from 9:30AM, every half hour; they don't operate during lunch break or when weather is not permitting (rain or snow). You can try your hand at Korean archery at the Yeonmudae outpost within Hwaseong Fortress. ₩2000/round (10 shots).

Bell of Hyowon Ringing Experience. The first ring is praying for the health of one's parents, the second ring is praying for the health of one's family, the third ring is praying for one's own advancement. ₩1000/session (3 rings).

You can find many cloth and jewellery retail outlets near Paldalmun (Nammun), which is a part of Hwaseong Fortress and is a famous place in Suwon for buying winter clothes, apparels and cosmetics.

You can shop for brands like Chanel, Boss, Diesel and other international fashion chains at Galleria or the Suwon station mall.

• Suwon premiumoutlet, 경기도 용인시 기흥구 영덕동 중부대로 64, +82 31-204-2006. 10:30-21:30. Suwon premiumoutlet is a luxury outlet that offers fashion products at discounts of 50-80% throughout the year. It is only 5 minutes from the Suwon IC of Gyeongbu Expressway, and it is a family-run shopping outing with cultural facilities such as 500 parking spaces, a baby rest room, a state-of-the-art brain development playground, and is recommended by various media.
• Lotte Mall (Suwon station), 경기도 수원시 권선구 서둔동 세화로 118, +82 31-8067-4000. 10:30-22:00. Lotte Department Store, located in Suwon, is located on the 1st to 7th floors of the basement, with a business area of about 3,700 square meters and a total of 560 domestic and international brands. Lotte Mall Suwon has a lot of special things just by the building itself. First of all, the exterior is a modern representation of the long castle of Suwon Hwaseong, which was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lotte Mall is also built a rooftop ecological park and introduced eco-friendly facilities. There's also plenty of space for 2,320 cars, so it's easy to park.
• AK Plaza (Suwon station), 경기도 수원시 팔달구 매산동 덕영대로 924, +82 31-240-1000. 10:30-20:30. It is a place where you can enjoy a lot of shopping, movies and dining out. Disadvantages include poor traffic, making it difficult to enter the parking lot when crowded, including weekends.

Suwon premiumoutlet, 경기도 용인시 기흥구 영덕동 중부대로 64, +82 31-204-2006. 10:30-21:30. Suwon premiumoutlet is a luxury outlet that offers fashion products at discounts of 50-80% throughout the year. It is only 5 minutes from the Suwon IC of Gyeongbu Expressway, and it is a family-run shopping outing with cultural facilities such as 500 parking spaces, a baby rest room, a state-of-the-art brain development playground, and is recommended by various media.

Lotte Mall (Suwon station), 경기도 수원시 권선구 서둔동 세화로 118, +82 31-8067-4000. 10:30-22:00. Lotte Department Store, located in Suwon, is located on the 1st to 7th floors of the basement, with a business area of about 3,700 square meters and a total of 560 domestic and international brands. Lotte Mall Suwon has a lot of special things just by the building itself. First of all, the exterior is a modern representation of the long castle of Suwon Hwaseong, which was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lotte Mall is also built a rooftop ecological park and introduced eco-friendly facilities. There's also plenty of space for 2,320 cars, so it's easy to park.

AK Plaza (Suwon station), 경기도 수원시 팔달구 매산동 덕영대로 924, +82 31-240-1000. 10:30-20:30. It is a place where you can enjoy a lot of shopping, movies and dining out. Disadvantages include poor traffic, making it difficult to enter the parking lot when crowded, including weekends.

The food court in the mall at the train/metro station is excellent and extensive. You can get a fantastic meal for ₩4,500 and select from many choices; there's a showcase displaying all your choices. Besides plentiful traditional Korean restaurants, there are many places which serve other cuisines and fast food. Suwon is famous for its Galbi (sweet marinated ribs). Restaurants near the Yeongtong Square (Sagori) serve Galbi. There's also an excellent Galbi restaurant right across the street from the World Cup Soccer stadium. Vegetarian restaurants are hard to find, but they do exist.

Suwon is famous to Galbi itself. But it is famous to effected to other food(ex. chicken). In 2019 February, 'Extreme occupation', the Korean movie, was opened. this movie watched by 16 million people in Korea and In this movie, very special food that called to 'Suwon Wang Galbi Chicken' appeared. it mixed Galbi sauce and fried chicken in Korea And Suwon is the place of origin this. As the movie became famous, this food also became famous and it is result to Suwon' new Tourism.

• Seonggwak. A traditional, delightful little restaurant, owned and operated by a nice old couple. Everything is homemade. If you don't read Korean (there is no English, and no menu), then get a jeong-guk-jang, a dubu kimchi, and a Makkeoli (rice wine). ₩27,000 for two people.
• Bon-Suwongalbi, +82 31 211-8434. 11:30 - 20:30. This place is very popular place in Suwon. You can enjoy the korean traditional food galbi.
• Boyoungmandu, 경기도 수원시 장안구 영화동 팔달로 271, +82 31 242-9076. 10AM-2AM. 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.
• dukkeobijib, +82 31 242-4267. 9:30-21:30. Budaejjigae is the most famous in this restaurant. People visit here a lot for lunch. So there are times when you have to line up.
• daewangkalgugsu, 경기도 수원시 팔달구 북수동 311-14, +82 31 252-2820. You can eat very cheap kalguksu at this restaurant. Not only it is affordable, but you can also eat plenty of delicious kalguksu.
• yongseongtongdalg, 경기도 수원시 팔달구 팔달로1가 정조로800번길 15. 11:00-00:30. It is the most famous chicken restaurant in Suwon. If you eat chicken on site without packing, you can feel the crispyness of chicken.
• yuchihoegwan, 경기도 수원시 팔달구 인계동 효원로292번길 67. This is the most famous place in Suwon for Haejangguk. Koreans drink alcohol and usually eat haejangguk the next day. The food served at this restaurant is not irritating and light. So, many people enjoy it.
• Gabojung, 경기도 수원시 팔달구 인계동 장다리로 281, +82 31-238-3883. 11:00-21:40. This restaurant is Suwon's representative beef restaurant. The typical food here is seasoned ribs. The side dishes that come with the beef are also excellent.
• Suwonsamgyetang, 경기도 수원시 영통구 원천동 85-13, +82 31 212-8095. 11AM-10PM. Samgyetang is a food that Koreans usually eat when they want to take care of themselves, and is this restaurant's specialty.
• Myeong-ga ne, 경기도 수원시 권선구 탑동 금호로250번길 12-4, +82 31 292-3262. 8:30-22:00. Sundae is boiled or steamed food with various ingredients in the intestines of cattle or pigs. You can enjoy this food in Suwon. You can enjoy this food in Suwon. This restaurant sells Sundae Gukbap at an affordable price. This restaurant sells not only sundae but also slices of boiled meat, so it is good to eat with alcohol.
• Chogajib, 경기도 수원시 권선구 입북동 서수원로594번길 260 (경기도 수원시 팔달구 팔달로1가 정조로800번길 16, +82 31 297-6161. 10AM-10PM. You can also enjoy seafood in Suwon. This restaurant is famous for Stir-fried Octopus with Rice. Though the normal Stir-fried Octopus with Rice is spicy, the Stir-fried Octopus with Rice at this restaurant is not spicy. so people who can't eat spicy can enjoy it.
• Chogajib, 경기도 수원시 팔달구 팔달로1가 정조로800번길 16, +82 31 1522 - 8818. 12AM-10PM. This restraunt is famous to the origin of 'Suwon Wang Galbi chicken' in Korea. If you watch 'extreme occupation' or interest in Korea food, you can get a good choice. Be careful the 'Suwon Wang Galbi chicken' is selled to limitedly(about 100 per a day).

Seonggwak. A traditional, delightful little restaurant, owned and operated by a nice old couple. Everything is homemade. If you don't read Korean (there is no English, and no menu), then get a jeong-guk-jang, a dubu kimchi, and a Makkeoli (rice wine). ₩27,000 for two people.

Bon-Suwongalbi, +82 31 211-8434. 11:30 - 20:30. This place is very popular place in Suwon. You can enjoy the korean traditional food galbi.

Boyoungmandu, 경기도 수원시 장안구 영화동 팔달로 271, +82 31 242-9076. 10AM-2AM. 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.

dukkeobijib, +82 31 242-4267. 9:30-21:30. Budaejjigae is the most famous in this restaurant. People visit here a lot for lunch. So there are times when you have to line up.

daewangkalgugsu, 경기도 수원시 팔달구 북수동 311-14, +82 31 252-2820. You can eat very cheap kalguksu at this restaurant. Not only it is affordable, but you can also eat plenty of delicious kalguksu.

yongseongtongdalg, 경기도 수원시 팔달구 팔달로1가 정조로800번길 15. 11:00-00:30. It is the most famous chicken restaurant in Suwon. If you eat chicken on site without packing, you can feel the crispyness of chicken.

yuchihoegwan, 경기도 수원시 팔달구 인계동 효원로292번길 67. This is the most famous place in Suwon for Haejangguk. Koreans drink alcohol and usually eat haejangguk the next day. The food served at this restaurant is not irritating and light. So, many people enjoy it.

Gabojung, 경기도 수원시 팔달구 인계동 장다리로 281, +82 31-238-3883. 11:00-21:40. This restaurant is Suwon's representative beef restaurant. The typical food here is seasoned ribs. The side dishes that come with the beef are also excellent.

Suwonsamgyetang, 경기도 수원시 영통구 원천동 85-13, +82 31 212-8095. 11AM-10PM. Samgyetang is a food that Koreans usually eat when they want to take care of themselves, and is this restaurant's specialty.

Myeong-ga ne, 경기도 수원시 권선구 탑동 금호로250번길 12-4, +82 31 292-3262. 8:30-22:00. Sundae is boiled or steamed food with various ingredients in the intestines of cattle or pigs. You can enjoy this food in Suwon. You can enjoy this food in Suwon. This restaurant sells Sundae Gukbap at an affordable price. This restaurant sells not only sundae but also slices of boiled meat, so it is good to eat with alcohol.

Chogajib, 경기도 수원시 권선구 입북동 서수원로594번길 260 (경기도 수원시 팔달구 팔달로1가 정조로800번길 16, +82 31 297-6161. 10AM-10PM. You can also enjoy seafood in Suwon. This restaurant is famous for Stir-fried Octopus with Rice. Though the normal Stir-fried Octopus with Rice is spicy, the Stir-fried Octopus with Rice at this restaurant is not spicy. so people who can't eat spicy can enjoy it.

Chogajib, 경기도 수원시 팔달구 팔달로1가 정조로800번길 16, +82 31 1522 - 8818. 12AM-10PM. This restraunt is famous to the origin of 'Suwon Wang Galbi chicken' in Korea. If you watch 'extreme occupation' or interest in Korea food, you can get a good choice. Be careful the 'Suwon Wang Galbi chicken' is selled to limitedly(about 100 per a day).

Major nightlife seems to revolve around three areas: Ingyedong, Yeongtong, and Nammun (Paldamun).

In Ingyedong, you will find an amazing number of hofs, bars, restaurants, hostess bars, etc. There's also several Korean nightclubs such as Juliana, Boss etc.

• Club Loop. Open until 10:00. An "afterparty" club. Mainly electronic music (house, dance) and very large dance floor, which is packed on the weekends. Incredibly loud. Cover ₩15,000.
• Crazy Duck. Cheap drinks, darts and music. Popular among westerners and students.

Nammun is big among the university students of Suwon. It has a fashion street and the majority of nightlife is centered on Rodeo Street which is behind the main street to the left of Nammun Gate.

• 911 club. Famous for "drunken" tequila parties that it holds on Friday and Saturday night. It's a relaxed hip hop club with a bit of skate style.
• Rodeo nightclub.

Other areas that offer some nightlife options include the Ajou University area and the Suwon Station area. Where you will find:

• Plan B. A popular place among Ajou students, Aju-ro, Woncheon-dong.
• Club Tao. Large Korean-style dance club.
• Team Bar. Does bar shows.
• S bar.
• Ho rock. Serves pasta and steak, wine, and cocktails.

Yeongtong has the one of the major concentration of foreigners in Suwon city. Most of them are employees of Samsung Co. and the second dominant group are English teachers.

• Now Bar. Popular hangout for expat English teachers and foreign students because of its cheap beer, fun atmosphere and friendly owner and staff.
• Tinpan. Near KFC. Popular with students from the local university and teachers, plays mainly urban music. However has a wide range of cheap beers and cocktails.
• Sam Ryan's. The Suwon branch of the popular Itaewon bar, opened late 2011. Many beers on tap, good food, and plenty of sports on the big screen.
• The Big Chill, Namun (Namun, Rodeo Gil (St.) - 중동사거리 directly in front of Hotel Central/Central Hotel on the 3rd floor, +82 10 7600 2574. A really great bar that attracts plenty of foreigners and Koreans alike. A great atmosphere and staff. Pool table, darts, cheap drinks, and great company. Request your own music and chill with friends. It's also close to all of the other big areas to party such as Suwon Station and downtown Ingyedong.
• DCT, 17 Hwasan-ro 223 Beongil, Jangan-gu (walking distance from Sungkyunkwan University Station, +82 31 293-5424. 19:00-late.

Club Loop. Open until 10:00. An "afterparty" club. Mainly electronic music (house, dance) and very large dance floor, which is packed on the weekends. Incredibly loud. Cover ₩15,000.

Crazy Duck. Cheap drinks, darts and music. Popular among westerners and students.

911 club. Famous for "drunken" tequila parties that it holds on Friday and Saturday night. It's a relaxed hip hop club with a bit of skate style.

Rodeo nightclub.

Plan B. A popular place among Ajou students, Aju-ro, Woncheon-dong.

Club Tao. Large Korean-style dance club.

Team Bar. Does bar shows.

S bar.

Ho rock. Serves pasta and steak, wine, and cocktails.

Now Bar. Popular hangout for expat English teachers and foreign students because of its cheap beer, fun atmosphere and friendly owner and staff.

Tinpan. Near KFC. Popular with students from the local university and teachers, plays mainly urban music. However has a wide range of cheap beers and cocktails.

Sam Ryan's. The Suwon branch of the popular Itaewon bar, opened late 2011. Many beers on tap, good food, and plenty of sports on the big screen.

The Big Chill, Namun (Namun, Rodeo Gil (St.) - 중동사거리 directly in front of Hotel Central/Central Hotel on the 3rd floor, +82 10 7600 2574. A really great bar that attracts plenty of foreigners and Koreans alike. A great atmosphere and staff. Pool table, darts, cheap drinks, and great company. Request your own music and chill with friends. It's also close to all of the other big areas to party such as Suwon Station and downtown Ingyedong.

DCT, 17 Hwasan-ro 223 Beongil, Jangan-gu (walking distance from Sungkyunkwan University Station, +82 31 293-5424. 19:00-late.

Head up to Seoul via Anyang or Uiwang or down south to the hot springs resort of Ansan and neighbouring Cheonan, hosting Korea's independence hall.

• Yongin and Ansan is connected to Suwon. Yongin also connects to Seoul and other Gyeonggi province cites on rail road. If you want to go to other cities, I recommend you use the subway.
• If you use subway to go other regions, You check the railroad and It's good refer to the traffic link(Suwon) Below this sentence.