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$959
per traveller
Seoul Private RV tour, explore real Korea from Past to Future
Korean folk village

Traditional Korean folk village Afternoon tour

AU$123
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$175
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$82
per adult
Everland Private Shuttle "Total Private Tour: More Members Less Cost"
Everland Theme Park

Everland Theme Park Entry Ticket

AU$79
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 refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$214 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$214
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,618 reviews)
"Location, staff, cleanliness"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 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$282 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$282
17 Aug - 18 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! (2,842 reviews)
"Loved our stay here. Very helpful staff, the pool was nice though the hot-tub was tepid at best. Gym was nice to have, laundry was great, room was huge and super clean, all the staff was super helpful."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

4 out of 5
870, GYEONGIN-RO YEONGDEUNGPO-GU, Seoul
The price is AU$118 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$118
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Easy accces to/from Seoul train station. Clean rooms and comfy bed. Only slight issue was noise of trains (being close to the station)"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul
The Shilla Seoul

The Shilla Seoul

5 out of 5
249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$535 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$535
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"This is a beautiful property with exceptionally friendly staff and excellent food. The location is perfect, very convenient and easy to get around. We truly enjoyed our stay and would love to come back again!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

The Shilla Seoul
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$151 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$151
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (549 reviews)
"The hotel was really amay, the staff were so grate. I would definitely be back to stay here again."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Step Inn Myeongdong 1

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

3 out of 5
15F, 55 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$75 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$75
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (977 reviews)
"Tiny room you get what you pay for but liked the location in Myeondung- close to several metro stops"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Step Inn Myeongdong 1
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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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