Dongbuk Gongsimdon at Suwon Hwaseong

A circular defensive watchtower at the eastern side of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, completed in 1796 and restored in 1975 after wartime destruction. It is also called Soragak for its spiral form.

Address: 157 Maehyang-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Hours: KTO lists year-round, all-hours general access to the heritage site; this does not confirm public entry into the structure's interior.

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한국관광공사 열린관광 모두의 여행Dongbuk Gongsimdon at Suwon Hwaseong — official visitor informationOpens the official destination information page without reproducing copyrighted photos.

Why it matters now

The Korea Tourism Organization detail page was checked on 25 October 2026; on-site conditions may change, so reconfirm before visiting.

Why go

Examine Suwon Hwaseong's distinctive military architecture along the fortress route. This is a separate structure from nearby Yeonmudae (Dongjangdae).

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Plan the visit

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Getting thereFind directions on NAVER Map ↗157 Maehyang-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →KTO lists year-round, all-hours general access to the heritage site; this does not confirm public entry into the structure's interior.

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