Suwon
City in Gyeonggi, South Korea
Suwon is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea's most populous province. The city lies approximately 30 km (19 mi) south of the national capital, Seoul. With a population of 1.2 million, Suwon has more inhabitants than Ulsan, though it enjoys a lesser degree of self-governance as a 'special case city'.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,234,300
- Coordinates
- 37.291, 127.009
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Elevation
- 66 m
Overview of Suwon
Suwon sits in South Korea and reads as a major metropolis. The population is roughly 1,234,300. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect nature, culture and adventure to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Suwon
Nature in Suwon
(16)Our data lists Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Forest and Gardens as nature options here. Counting everything, 16 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Suwon.
Culture in Suwon
(12)On the culture side, Suwon offers Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Castles, Cathedrals and Churches. It is a direct read of Suwon's activity profile. That is 12 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Suwon
(9)On the adventure side, Suwon offers Abseiling, Adventure, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. Everything listed here comes from what Suwon is actually tagged with. There are 9 tagged experiences in this group.
Sports in Suwon
(7)Under sports, Suwon is tagged with Biking, Hunting, Running, Skateboard and Slopes. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Suwon.
Water Sports in Suwon
(4)Suwon records Rafting, Sailboats, Snorkeling and Swimming under water sports. It is a direct read of Suwon's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Suwon
(4)Our data lists Farms, Ranches, Spa and Therms as wellness options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Suwon.
Nightlife in Suwon
(3)Suwon records Clubs, Events and Music under nightlife. Everything listed here comes from what Suwon is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Suwon
(2)Suwon records Playgrounds and Water Parks under family. All of it is drawn from Suwon's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Suwon
(1)Suwon's shopping entries include Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Suwon is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Suwon
(1)Under other activities, Suwon is tagged with Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Suwon.
Best time to visit Suwon
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Suwon rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Asia/Seoul.
Similar destinations
Places near Suwon that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Suwon known for?
- Suwon is mainly a destination for nature, culture and adventure, set in South Korea with around 1,234,300 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Suwon?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Forest and Gardens in Suwon. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Suwon?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Suwon located?
- Administratively, Suwon sits in South Korea — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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