New hanok stay with 12 rooms and gallery café O's SUWON opens — Hwaseong Haenggung to offer night openings through November
Suwon Special CityTourists watch a performance during Hwaseong Haenggung's night openings. From May through November 1, it operates until 9:30 PM on weekends and public holidays.A lodging that pairs the timeless charm of traditional hanok with modern comforts has opened right beside the Suwon Hwaseong fortress wall. With the 2026–2027 "Suwon Year of Visits" underway, the city is expanding nighttime attractions and positioning itself as an ideal overnight getaway.
According to EToday on the 12th, Suwon Special City will open the hanok experience village Namsuheon (南水軒) and the gallery café O's SUWON in June near the eastern fortress path of Suwon Hwaseong. The complex blends the aesthetic of traditional hanok with modern relaxation amenities.
Suwon Special CityA street view of Namsuheon, the hanok experience village near the Suwon Hwaseong fortress wall. The hanok alley recreates the look of traditional black roof tiles and surrounding walls.Step into Namsuheon and you'll discover recreated hanok alleyways. Small gates line the narrow lanes, each with nameplates like anchae, byeoldangchae, and sarangchae, giving the place the warm, lived-in feel of a real village. There are 12 rooms across three types: the byeoldangchae includes three rooms for up to six guests, plus a tea room for a hands-on tea‑ceremony experience and an outdoor spa for soaking under the stars. The anchae and sarangchae feature six four-person rooms, two double rooms, and one accessible room.
The first floor houses the gallery café and lounge O's SUWON, open to both overnight guests and day visitors. Its sheltered layout creates a calm, immersive retreat in the middle of the city, and a glance up brings Seojangdae and the Suwon Hwaseong fortress wall into view.
Suwon offers a wide range of places to stay: 13 hanok lodgings, five large hotels, and the Suwon Youth Hostel. Brands such as Novotel Ambassador, Courtyard by Marriott, Ramada Plaza, Ibis Ambassador, and Four Points by Sheraton are distributed across the area. The Suwon Youth Hostel can host more than 100 people, making it a convenient option for group tours.
Suwon Special CityExterior view of the Suwon Youth Hostel, which can be used for group tours.Nighttime offerings are plentiful. Hwaseong Haenggung will be open at night from May through November 1, operating until 9:30 PM on Fridays through Sundays and public holidays. Special programs include a royal tea experience at Hyegyeonggung, theatrical guided tours led by local actor‑performers, and guided tours exploring the fortress's history.
Suwon Arboretum will hold night openings every Friday and Saturday in May and October. Ilwol Arboretum will present an exhibition themed on "Thumbelina," and Yeongheung Arboretum will feature a "Hansel and Gretel"–themed show. On the 16th and 17th, the Gyeonggi Imagination Campus will host the 2026 Suwon Theater Festival, "Party in the Forest," lighting up 19 outdoor stages until 10 PM.
A Suwon city official said, "We hope many visitors will linger longer to fully experience the city's charms, both by day and by night."
