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Gwonseon-dong Destination Guide
Delve into Gwonseon-dong in South Korea
Gwonseon-dong in the region of Gyeonggi is a city in South Korea - some 22 mi or ( 35 km ) South of Seoul , the country's capital .
Current time in Gwonseon-dong is now 05:20 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Seoul " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Wonteo, Daejeon, Daegu, Seoul, and Singal-ri. While being here, make sure to check out Wonteo . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Gwonseon-dong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Suwon's Hwaseong fortress
Learn More Here: blog.korea.net Built by King Jeongjo between 1794 and 1796, the Hwaseong Fortress was designated at UNECO World Heritage Site in 1997. Join me as we explore this local treasure. -= WE ..
Suwon, Korea Rep. and surroundings traveler photos - TripAdvisor TripWow
tripwow.tripadvisor.com - Tour of Suwon, South Korea created at TripWow by TravelPod (a TripAdvisor™ company) TripAdvisor™ TripWow Slideshow of Suwon by TravelPod. Cities visited on this trip: - Suwon ..
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A journey through South Korea
A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the 18th century walled city of Suwon, close to Seoul. Then southwards to the historical town of Gonju and a remote Buddest Monastery set in a lush forest ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Suwon
Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A major city of over a million inhabitants, Suwon lies approximately 30 kilometres south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety". Suwon has existed in various forms throughout Korea's history, growing from a small settlement in tribal times to a major industrial and cultural city today. Suwon is the only remaining completely walled city in South Korea.
Located at 37.27 127.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Suin Line
The Suin Line (Suwon-Incheon) is a commuter subway line of Korail. Formerly a narrow-gauge railway in South Korea, it connected Suwon to Namincheon via Ansan and Siheung, and was abandoned in 1995. However, the Suin Line is currently being reconstructed in standard gauge and double track as an integral part of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway network and will open in three phases.
Located at 37.26 127.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Hwaseong Fortress
Hwaseong (Brilliant Castle/ Fortress), the wall surrounding the centre of Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, was built in the late 18th century by King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty to honour and house the remains of his father Prince Sado, who had been murdered by being locked alive inside a rice chest by his own father King Yeongjo after failing to obey the command to commit suicide.
Located at 37.28 127.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Suwon Station
Suwon Station is a railway station in the city of Suwon, South Korea. The station was completely redeveloped in 2002 and 2003, and is now integrated with the Aekyung Shopping Mall. This station serves the national Gyeongbu Line and Line 1 of the Seoul subway, which runs services from Soyosan Station to the north to Sinchang to the south.
Located at 37.27 127.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Ajou University
Ajou University is a private, co-educational, doctoral institution. It is located in Suwon, 20 km south from Seoul, the capital of South Korea.
Located at 37.28 127.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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