Paldal-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hwaseong fortress
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Hwaseong fortress
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Popular places to visit

Hwaseong Fortress which includes heritage elements

Hwaseong Fortress

Enter the imposing stone gateway that leads into this UNESCO World Heritage-listed fortress and walk along the high ramparts for stunning city views.

Hwaseong Fortress
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Suwon City Hall

After visiting Suwon City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Suwon. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Suwon City Hall
Hwaseong Haenggung Palace featuring a sunset and heritage architecture

Hwaseong Palace

Explore the exhibition halls within King Jeongjo’s official residence in Suwon and watch the Jangyongyeong guard ceremony on select Sundays.

Hwaseong Palace
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Suwon World Cup Stadium

Catch an event at Suwon World Cup Stadium during your trip to Suwon. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Suwon World Cup Stadium
Paldalmun Gate which includes a city, heritage elements and landscape views

Paldalmun Gate

This mighty southern gateway of Hwaseong Fortress now sits at the center of the bustling city of Suwon as a reminder of the city’s Joseon Dynasty heritage.

Paldalmun Gate
Suwon featuring heritage architecture, outdoor art and flowers

Janganmum Gate

Follow in the footsteps of monarchs, as you step through the arched portal at the base of this traditional bastion of the Hwaseong Fortress.

Janganmum Gate

Activities

Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tou

Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)

AU$101
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)
Starfield Suwon : Day Tour

Beyond Seoul: Starfield Library, Hwaseong Fortress & Cave Quest

AU$99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beyond Seoul: Starfield Library, Hwaseong Fortress & Cave Quest
Korean Folk Village & Suwon Hwaseong Palace Tour

Korean Folk Village & Suwon Hwaseong Palace Tour (Private Tour)

AU$145
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Korean Folk Village & Suwon Hwaseong Palace Tour (Private Tour)
Everland Private Shuttle "Total Private Tour: More Members Less Cost"

Everland Private Shuttle "Total Private Tour: More Members Less Cost"

AU$78
per adult
Everland Private Shuttle "Total Private Tour: More Members Less Cost"
Everland Theme Park

Everland Theme Park Entry Ticket

AU$75
per adult
Everland Theme Park Entry Ticket
Korean folk village

Traditional Korean folk village Afternoon tour

AU$116
per adult
Traditional Korean folk village Afternoon tour
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Our pick of the best Paldal-gu Hotel Deals

Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is AU$307 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$307
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Best ever !

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Grand Hyatt Seoul
L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
141, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is AU$173 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$173
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,263 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
Lotte Hotel World

Lotte Hotel World

5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is AU$328 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$328
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,431 reviews)
Clean room. Good location.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Lotte Hotel World
Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station

Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station

4 out of 5
366, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu Seoul
The price is AU$153 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$153
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,395 reviews)
Pretty cool

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu Seoul
The price is AU$111 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$111
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,803 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo

Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo

3 out of 5
293, Singil-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul
The price is AU$85 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$85
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,772 reviews)
Clean room, good breakfast

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
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Other neighbourhoods around Paldal-gu

Suwon showing night scenes

Ingye-dong

While you're in Ingye-dong, take in top sights like Suwon City Hall and jump on the metro at Suwon City Hall Station to see more of the city.

Ingye-dong
The Suin Line in Seryu-dong, Suwon

Seryu-dong

Even though there aren't top sights in Seryu-dong, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Suwon City Hall. Jump on the metro at Seryu Station to see more of the city.

Seryu-dong
Samsung Innovation Museum featuring a city

Yeongtong-gu

While visiting Yeongtong-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Gwanggyo Lake Park and Samsung Innovation Museum.

Yeongtong-gu
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Guun-dong

While Guun-dong isn't home to many top sights, Starfield Suwon and Booksoowon Oncheon are some notable places to visit nearby.

Guun-dong
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Imok-dong

While Imok-dong isn't home to many top sights, Mr. Toilet House and Korea Railroad Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Imok-dong

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