Yeongtong-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gyeonggi showing heritage elements and a city
Gyeonggi as well as an individual male
Yeongtong-gu
Samsung Innovation Museum featuring interior views and heritage elements
Samsung Innovation Museum which includes a city

Popular places to visit

Gwanggyo Lake Park

Gwanggyo Lake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Gwanggyo Lake Park, a lovely green space in Suwon.

Gwanggyo Lake Park
Samsung Innovation Museum featuring a city

Samsung Innovation Museum

Follow the trajectory of this global giant in electronic innovation, from the company’s humble beginnings in 1969 to its cutting-edge ideas for the future.

Samsung Innovation Museum
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
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
Suwon World Cup Stadium

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

Activities

Korean Folk Village & Suwon Hwaseong Palace Tour

Korean Folk Village & Suwon Hwaseong Palace Tour

AU$139
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Korean Folk Village & Suwon Hwaseong Palace Tour
Korean style Modern Spa

Seoul Private RV tour, explore real Korea from Past to Future

AU$961
per traveller
Seoul Private RV tour, explore real Korea from Past to Future
Korean folk village

Traditional Korean folk village Afternoon tour

AU$122
per adult
Traditional Korean folk village Afternoon tour
'BanhwaSooryuJeong', one of the pavilions of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress.

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Food Walking Tour, KTourTOP10

AU$176
per adult
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Food Walking Tour, KTourTOP10
Everland Private Shuttle "Total Private Tour: More Members Less Cost"

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

AU$83
per adult
Everland Private Shuttle "Total Private Tour: More Members Less Cost"
Everland Theme Park

Everland Theme Park Entry Ticket

AU$80
per adult
Everland Theme Park Entry Ticket
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Our pick of the best Yeongtong-gu Hotel Deals

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
Fully refundable
The price is AU$228 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$228
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,608 reviews)
"It’s literally 1 min from the subway station. And so easy to go anywhere! Great location!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$273 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$273
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,826 reviews)
"Cleanliness, dining around so convenient. So quiet love the place, we'll come back again."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

4 out of 5
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$128 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$128
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,649 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

4 out of 5
870, GYEONGIN-RO YEONGDEUNGPO-GU, Seoul
The price is AU$131 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$131
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good service by the staff to assign room away from construction noise. Good location for food and transport to malls and airport."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$121 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$121
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,678 reviews)
"I like it alot"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$453 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$453
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very elegant hotels. Staff went above and beyond"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Grand Hyatt Seoul
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Other neighbourhoods around Yeongtong-gu

Suwon featuring heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

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
Suwon featuring heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

Paldal-gu

5/5(1 area review)

While you're in Paldal-gu, take in top sights like Paldalmun Gate or Hwaseong Palace, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Suwon City Hall Station or Hwaseo Station.

Paldal-gu
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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
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Guun-dong

While Guun-dong isn't home to many top sights, Hwaseong Palace and Suwon Baseball Stadium 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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