[Gyeonggi-do] Hyowon’s Bell (효원의 종·서장대)
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💡 Overview
Hyowon’s Bell is located at the summit of Paldalsan Mountain. The bell was created to honor the filial devotion of King Jeongjo towards his father, Crown Prince Sado. The bell has various symbols representing the city of Suwon and its cultural assets. The bell is always rung three times- the first ring is in gratitude for the love of one’s parents, the second to hope for happiness in one’s family, and the third as a prayer for self-improvement.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | Namchang-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (Zipcode: 16260) |
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| 🌐 Website | www.swcf.or.kr |
| Operating Hours | November-February: 09:00-17:00 March-October: 09:00-18:00 |
| Day Off | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Parking | Available |
| Inquiries and Information | +82-31-228-4669 |
📝 Additional Information
[Admission Fees]
Free entry to Hwaseong Fortress
[Activity Fees]
Bell-tolling Experience (3 times per person)
1-2 people: 1,000 won / 3-4 people: 2,000 won
[Restrooms]
Available
[Interpretation Services Offered]
* Interpretation Service: English, Japanese
* Audio guide rental available
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📍 Nearby Attractions
Mong Ted (몽테드)Distance: 589m | 14 Hwaseomun-ro 48beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Suwon Jidong Mural Village (수원 지동벽화마을) 🔗Distance: 952m | 75-5 Changnyongmun-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Paldalmun Market (팔달문시장)Distance: 323m | 17 Jeongjo-ro 770beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Haenggung-dong Mural Village (행궁동 벽화마을) 🔗Distance: 695m | 9-7 Hwaseomun-ro 72beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Suwon Hwaseong Special Tourist Zone (수원화성 관광특구) 🔗Distance: 279m | 780 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Hwahongmun Gate (화홍문(華虹門)) 🔗Distance: 857m | 377 Suwoncheon-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Yeonmudae (Dongjangdae) (연무대 (동장대)) 🔗Distance: 1.2km | 20, Changnyong-daero 103beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Motgol Market (못골종합시장)Distance: 660m | 10-12 Suwoncheon-ro 258beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (수원 화성 [유네스코 세계유산]) 🔗Distance: 893m | Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Suwon Hwaseong Museum Themed Exhibition Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (수원화성박물관 테마전 방화수류정)Distance: 472m | 21 Changnyong-daero, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization