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Suwon (수원,水原) is the capital of Gyeonggi province.

[edit] Understand

Suwon is the provincial capital and largest city in Gyeonggi-do and has a population of just over one million. It is about 30 km from Seoul.

[edit] Get in

• Take Seoul subway line 1 (blue) south - Cheonan line. Ensure that you are on the correct section of the train as it later splits and travels on two separate lines: the Incheon line (west) and Cheonan line (south).
• It is also well possible to take a commuter train from Seoul station. This is much faster (30-45 min.) and costs about 3200 Won.
• There is a frequent bus service connecting the Castle Hotel in Suwon with Incheon Intl. Airport. This runs about every 30-60 minutes from 5AM on, takes 60-90 min. and costs 12.000 Won.

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

• Hwaseong Fortress (sometimes referred to as simply Suwon Fortress) - a stunning fortress constructed between 1794 to 1796 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site - a 2-3 hour walk to complete the circumference. Visitors can try out archery at Hwaseong fortress.

• Manseok Park, Jangan-gu - a large park with lake and recreational facilities.

[edit][add listing] Do

• Gwanggyosan Mountain, in the north end of Suwon, [1]. Gwanggyosan Mountain 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.  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

You can find many cloth and jewellery retail outlets near Paldalmun(Nammun). It is a part of Hwaseong Fortress.You can shop for brands like Chanel, Boss, Diesel and other international fashion chains at Galleria or the Suwon station mall

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The food court in the mall at the train/metro station offers an excellent quality Korean meal- for a very nice price. One can get a fantastic meal for 4500 (about $5) One may select from many choices; there is a showcase displaying them.

Besides plentiful traditional Korean restaurants there are many places which serve other cuisines and fast food.

[edit] Galbi

Suwon is famous for its "Galbi". Restaurants near the Yeonteong Square(Sagori) serve Galbi.

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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 NB. A franchise of perhaps the most famous of the hiphop clubs in Seoul. It is an impressive western style hip-hop/dance club: very new, very big, very nice, and foreigner friendly.

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

• Team Bar, near Suwon Station. Does bar shows.
• S bar, near Suwon Station.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Budget

[edit] Mid range

You can get a motel for around 40,000 won around the train station area.

Dormy Inn is a GREAT place to stay and it's not expensive. It's like renting an apartment. Not that I need all this (kitchen, washing machine, extra rooms, etc.), but it comes with the price. Search for deals and book online, though.

[edit] Splurge

• Yeongtong Plaza Hotel (YT). 155,000 won a night.

[edit] Get out

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