Top 7 in Top 10 most beautiful tourist cities in Korea.
Suwon is a special city of South Korea, located in Gyeonggi-do Province, about 30 kilometers south of Seoul. Suwon has a population of over 1.2 million and an area of 121 km2. Suwon is an attractive tourist city with a combination of tradition and modernity. One of the highlights of Suwon is Hwaseong Fortress, a unique structure designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hwaseong Fortress was built in the late 18th century by King Jeongjo to protect the city and commemorate his father. The fortress has a length of 5.7 km and surrounds four sides of the old city. You can walk or ride a horse-drawn carriage around the fortress to take in the scenery and explore the gates, watchtowers, and small fortresses.
In addition to Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon also has many other tourist attractions such as Everland Park, Korea's largest amusement park; Samsung Innovation Museum, which displays advanced technology products of Samsung Group; Paldalmun market, where you can shop and enjoy street food; or Gwanggyo Church, a modern and unique architecture. In addition, Suwon is also home to many festivals and cultural events, such as the Cherry Blossom Festival, Suwon International Music Festival, or the Hwaseong Cultural Heritage Festival.