Suwon
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 the metropolitan city of Ulsan, though it enjoys a lesser degree of self-governance as a 'special city'.
Getting to Suwon
For visitors to Seoul, Suwon can be treated like another suburb. It is possible to travel from Incheon International Airport to Suwon solely using the Seoul Metro. First, take the Airport Railroad Express (AREX) to Seoul station. From Seoul Station, take the Line 1 (blue) south towards Cheonan and Sinchang Station. From the airport to Suwon should take a little over 2 hours.
- 01Sungkyunkwan Univ
- 02Hwaseo
Hwaseo Station is located between Sungkyunkwan Univ.
- 03Suwon
It is one of the biggest stations of Korea.
- 04Seryu
Seryu Station is the next station after Suwon Station, and the last subway station in the city.
Where to eat
The food court in the mall at the train/metro station is excellent and extensive. You can get a fantastic meal for ₩4,500 and select from many choices; there's a showcase displaying all your choices. Besides plentiful traditional Korean restaurants, there are many places which serve other cuisines and fast food. Suwon is famous for its Galbi (sweet marinated ribs).
- 01Seonggwak
- 02Bon-Suwongalbi
This place is very popular place in Suwon.
- 03Boyoungmandu
Noodle is the main menu and it tastes sweet and moderately spicy.
- 04Dukkeobijib
Budaejjigae is the most famous in this restaurant.
- 05Daewangkalgugsu
You can eat very cheap kalguksu at this restaurant.
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