Suwon

Suwon (수원, 水原) is a city in the southern central part of Gyeonggi-do. As the provincial capital, it is the political, economic and administration center of Gyeonggi-do. Major subway lines and expressways connect to Suwon, making it a transportation hub. Additionally, despite its population exceeding one million since 2002, Suwon had been subject to the same administrative regulations as other local districts, facing difficulties in providing various services. Therefore, it has recently been granted the status of Suwon special case city, enabling it to enjoy a broader range of services.

Major attractions are Suwon Hwaseong, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the headquarters of Samsung Electronics.

Districts
Suwon is made up of four districts: Jangan, Kwonseon, Paldal and Yeongtong. Neighboring cities are Yongin to the east, Ansan to the west, Hwaseong to the south and Uiwang to the north.


 * Jangan-gu (장안구): The northwest of Suwon. It derives its name from Janganmun in Jangan-dong.
 * Gwonseon-gu (권선구): The southwestern part of Suwon. It is the largest district in Suwon in terms of both population and land area.
 * Paldal-gu (팔달구): The center of Suwon. Several government offices are located here, including those of the Gyeonggi-do Provincial Government, Suwon City Hall, Suwon Tax Office and Incheon Gyeonggi Regional Military Service.
 * Yeongtong-gu (영통구): The eastern part of Suwon. The planned city of Gwanggyo is located here.

Understand
A city located in south-central Gyeonggi-do.

The Gwanggyo Mountains, the developmental part of the Gwangju Mountains, passes through, and high and low hills appear here and there. The terrain generally slopes gently from northeast to southwest.

It is divided into four districts: Gwonseon-gu (권선구), Jangan-gu (장안구), Paldal-gu (팔달구), and Yeongtong-gu (영통구).

Climate
Suwon's continental climate is very similar to that of other cities in the Seoul area like Ansan.

The climate of Suwon is classified as a cold-temperate continental climate (Dwa). This classification takes into account the period during the winter season when temperatures can drop below minus 3 degrees Celsius.



Get in
For visitors to Seoul, Suwon can be treated like another suburb.

By subway
It is possible to travel from Incheon International Airport to Suwon solely using the Seoul Metro. First, take the Airport Railroad Express (AREX) to Seoul station. From Seoul Station, take the Line 1 (blue) south towards Cheonan and Sinchang Station. From the airport to Suwon should take a little over 2 hours. Make sure are on the correct train, as the track later splits and travels on two lines: towards Incheon (west) and towards Cheonan/Sinchang (south). You can transfer to the correct train at Guro Station if you're not on the right one. Prior to Guro Station there is an announcement about transferring from one line to the other.

Travel time to the center of Suwon (Suwon Station) from Seoul Station takes about an hour on Line 1. The following are the Line 1 subway stations in Suwon.

By train
The commuter trains from Seoul station to Suwon are much faster than the subway (30 – 35 min), but they run less frequently.


 * KTX: It operates 5 times a day and takes 35 min. It costs about ₩8,400. The first train is at 8:11 am and the last train is at 19:47.
 * Mugunghwa-ho (무궁화호): It operates 10 times a day and takes 30 – 40 min. It costs about ₩2,700. Morning rush-hour service (05:00–08:00) is crowded. The first train is at 05:53 and the last train is at 17:27.
 * ITX(ITX-새마을): It costs about \4,800. The first train is at 06:16 and last train is at 20:17.

By bus
There are various bus routes from Seoul.


 * Gangnam Station: buses 5100, 3000, 3003, 3007, & 3002
 * Sadang Station: buses 7000, 7770, 7001, 7780, & 7800
 * Seoul Station: bus 8800, M5107, M5121, M5422
 * There is also a bus service connecting Castle Hotel in Suwon with Incheon International Airport, which takes 60-90 min. This service operates 06:20-22:30 to the hotel and 04:50-20:30 to the airport, every 20-30 min and costs ₩12,000.

By Taxi
You can take a taxi at the taxi stand. The taxi stand is usually near the bus stop.

As of July 2023, the basic fare for regular taxis is ₩4,800 (₩5,800 at night), with a surcharge of ₩100 applied according to time and distance. (The basic fare is up to 1.6 km (1 mi), plus ₩100 per 135 m.)

By bus
The bus system in Suwon is reliable and cheap. Most major stops have a list of available bus lines with route information. Green buses typically run inside the city, and larger blue and red buses take passengers to Seoul and neighboring cities. Most major stops and points of interest are listed in English. English announcements on the bus are only for stops of tourist interest. Suwon Station is not the terminus for the bus lines, so make sure you are traveling in the correct direction.

By taxi
Taxis are prevalent in Suwon, and easy to use. Several offer free translation services. You should know a major feature near your destination as the taxi drivers may not know specific addresses or minor building names, however with a little patience and understanding you will find a taxi willing to get you near your destination. Some will even call English-speaking friends or relatives to help.

Taxis are easily identified, mainly gray, white or black with lit signs on top and on the front windows. Black taxis are called "luxury" taxis, tend to be more comfortable and spacious, go slower, and cost more. The gray or white taxis tend to be faster and cheaper but may also drive more recklessly.

By subway
There are four stops on Seoul Subway Line 1 (blue) that service Suwon. Suwon Station is the most central and largest, the second largest in the country, and also houses the train station proper, where you can catch a train to nearly anywhere else in South Korea.

In addition to Line 1, there are also Suin-Bundang and Shin "New" Bundang Lines that serve Suwon. The Suin-Bundang Line connects to Yongin, Gangnam, Hwaseong, Ansan, Siheung, and Incheon, with the termini being Incheon Station and Cheongnyangni Station (most northbound trains end a stop earlier at Wangsimni Station). Finally, the Shin Bundang Line is a faster option connecting Gangnam and Yongin to the Gwanggyo area of Suwon (near Ajou University).

By bicycle
Cycling in Suwon is easy as the sidewalks are wide, and many are pavements are meant for both pedestrians and cyclists. There are only a few challenging hilly areas in Suwon and pedestrian traffic is not congestive in most areas. In addition to Bandicle, there are other shared bicycle services in Gyeonggi-do, such as Every Bike(에브리 바이크), TAZO(타조), and Kakao Bike(카카오 바이크).

On foot
Suwon is a large city, but walking can be a nice alternative to driving around downtown, the markets and the vicinity of the fortress. Walking from Suwon Station to the fortress or to Suwon Bus Terminal is doable at a stretch.

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Buy
There are many department store and shops in Suwon. Jewelry, clothing and accessories are available at department stores, and daily necessities are available at supermarkets. Also, there are traditional markets that have existed for a long time.

Eat
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.

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Drink
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.



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.

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



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.

Budget
Features of Suwon accommodation include a large number of love hotel-style motels. They are usually concentrated in the bar area in Ingye-dong, near Suwon Station. It is not just a love hotel-style motel. There are various types of accommodation. There are guest houses, hotels, and jjimjilbangs.

Starting with jjimjilbangs, there are accommodation ranges ranging from ₩7,000 to ₩100,000.

Jjimjilbangs
When using jjimjilbangs, it is essential to use a bathhouse. After taking a shower in a wooden bath, you can enter the sauna wearing jjimjilbang clothes. The average price range is ₩7,000 to ₩10,000. There is a sleeping room in the sauna, where you can sleep well. You may be embarrassed by the Korean culture of public bath, but it will also be a good experience. The jjimjilbang operates 24 hours a day and has no reservation system.



Guest house
Suwon is not a tourist destination. There are few guest houses, and the facilities are not good.



Hotel
There are many hotels in Suwon. The distribution ranges from expensive hotels to cheap ones.



Go next
Head up to Seoul via Anyang or Uiwang or down south to the hot springs resort of Ansan and neighbouring Cheonan, where you can visit the Independence Hall of Korea.