Haenggung-dong Mural Village

9-7 Hwaseomun-ro 72beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Foreigner

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Due to their efforts, the region has now emerged as a tourist attraction visited by as many people as Hwaseong Fortress.

Couple

커플

As you stroll along the low stone walls adorned with murals, it’s easy to imagine the couple’s school-day mo

Family

가족

However, with Hwaseong Fortress being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, time seems to have stopped due to stri

Solo

솔로

In the meantime, residents, civic groups, and artists came together to paint murals in effort to make the area become mo

About this place

Suwon’s Haenggung-dong is the name for 12 neighborhoods, including Jangan-dong and Sinpung-dong, in the Hwaseong Fortress area. It was the most bustling place in Suwon from when the Hwaseong Fortress was built 220 years ago until just a few decades ago. However, with Hwaseong Fortress being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, time seems to have stopped due to strict development regulations. In the meantime, residents, civic groups, and artists came together to paint murals in effort to make the area become more alive. Due to their efforts, the region has now emerged as a tourist attraction visited by as many people as Hwaseong Fortress.

The Haenggung-dong comprises various alleys connected depending on their characteristics, including the Mural Village, Workshop Street, Suwon Chicken Street, and Jidong Market. The Mural Village is divided into six alleyways by theme, including the Haengbokha (Happy) Road, Saranghada (Love) Road, Nuneuroganeun (to Snow) Road, Cheoeumachim (First Morning) Road, Romance Road, and Dwiroganeun (Backward) Road. A photo zone has been set up in front of the mural, and not only the mural but also the walls, roof, and fence are filled with various sculptures and paintings. Many pretty workshops and cafés nearby are also interesting to look around.

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Haenggung-dong Mural Village sets the scene where Sol and Sun-jae walked to school together. It is also where the memorable scene was filmed of Sol dashingly pushing a flustered Sun-jae against the wall. As you stroll along the low stone walls adorned with murals, it’s easy to imagine the couple’s school-day moments, adding a nostalgic charm to your walk.

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Bukdong Poru

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Bukdong Poru, or Northeastern Artillery Pavilion is one of five artillery pavilions built in Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. Similar to the other artillery pavilions, Bukdong Poru was built to protrude outward and used to attack enemies by housing artillery within. It was built by King Jungjo in 1794 during the Joseon Dynasty and was restored in 1977. Bukdong Poru is located in the northeast between Janganmun Gate and Hwahongmun Gate, which was built relatively high on the ground allowing for easy surveillance of the surrounding area. The roof structure of Bukdong Poru differs between its exterior and interior. While the exterior features a Wujingak-type roof, the interior boasts a Matbae-type roof resembling an open book. Both designs represent traditional Korean roof structures and preserve the original beauty of curved roofs. The Wujingak roof consists of four Chunyeohmarus converging on Dongmaru, while the Matbae roof style, the oldest of the two, omits Chunyeomaru from the front and back.