Seoul: UNESCO Heritage Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Folk Village｜South Korea

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Unesco world heritage, located in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, is a notable outcome of this long tradition of fortress construction. Being both beautiful and functional, Hwaseong has been praised as the quintessence of Korea’s fortress architecture. The defense stronghold is unrivaled by any other Korean fortresses, featuring an array of merits adopted from various fortresses of the then contemporary states of China and Europe.

It is considered to be an outstanding work of military architecture making excellent use of military construction techniques from both the East and West.


Everything you see at the Korean Folk Village reflects the Joseon dynasty, from the main entrance onward. Explore small thatched-roof houses for ordinary people, large mansions for noblemen, a government office, a marketplace, a museum, and a Confucian academy.

You can also enjoy performances such as a traditional wedding ceremony and an acrobatic show. The village is a popular K-drama filming location, so K-drama fans can recognize filming sites and try traditional food. It is well worth a visit.