The
Suwon World Cup Stadium was built after the shape of Suwon Hwaseong
Fortress. It has very Korean characteristics. The roof is an image
of a bird. The front part is the wings, and the back part is the
tail. It has an open image. The bathrooms are in the shape of beacon
mounds (places that were used long ago to send fire signals) to
symbolize Suwon, the castle city. A total of 52.5 billion won was
invested in the stadium. The total area is 425,000§³. The stadium
has 43,344 seats. There is an auxiliary field and three parcitce
fields. Tel.031-268-0385
TRANSPORTATION
Suwon Subway Station ¡ê Suwon World Cup Stadium
¤ıBus : 2, 7, 82-1, 83-1
Airport ¡ê Suwon World Cup Stadium
¤ıIncheon int' I Airport Limousine Bus : 04:50 ~ 20:30
(at 20~30 minute intervals)
¤ıGimpo Airport Limousine Bus : 05:00 ~ 20:30
(at 20~30 minute intervals)
Seoul ¡ê Suwon World Cup Stadium
¤ıCoach Bus : 1007-1, 7000, 3000-1
ACCOMMODATION
Deluxe Hotel
First Class Hotel
Castle
031-211-6666 6B
Brown
031-246-4141
Suwon
031-224-1100
Secound Class Hotel
Seoksan
031-246-0011 4B
SITES TO SEE NEARBY THE STADIUM
Woncheon Resort
Woncheon
Resort has 2 reservoirs and foreasts covering an area of over 3.9
million§³. There are boats, a swimming pool, parking lot, and fishing
sites.
There are plans for constructing a camping ground, training area,
cable car, and tourist hotels.
¤ıInquiries : 031-231-0088
How to get there: Bus 720 to St. Vincent Hospital (Jung-dong Intersection)
from Suwon Station, transfer to bus 65 (30 minutes)
GYEONGGI PROVINCIAL MUSEUM
The
museum has exhibits on the history of Gyeonggi-do along with archaeological,
art, and traditional displays.
The exhibition hall covers an area of 3,630§³. There are 6 permanent
exhibits - natural history, ancient art, literature, traditional
life, paintings and calligraphy, and donated relics - and a special
exhibit.
There is a 2,970§³ outdoor exhibit with Baekje Ondol (Korean hypocaust)
Residential Sites and 14 displays. There is also a circular theater
and playground.
¤ıBusiness hours : Summer 09:00 ~ 19:00/Winter 09:00 ~ 17:00
¤ıClosed : Every Monday
¤ıInquiries : 031-288-5300
How to get there: Swon Station ¡æ Gyeonggi Provincial Museum : Coach
Bus 600 to Yongin.Other Bus to Yongin : 10, 27, 37, 58, 66, 66-1
SUWON WORLD CUP STADIUM
The
Suwon World Cup Stadium was built after the shape of Suwon Hwaseong
Fortress. It has very Korean characteristics. The roof is an image
of a bird. The front part is the wings, and the back part is the
tail. It has an open image. The bathrooms are in the shape of beacon
mounds (places that were used long ago to send fire signals) to
symbolize Suwon, the castle city. A total of 52.5 billion won was
invested in the stadium. The total area is 425,000§³. The stadium
has 43,344 seats. There is an auxiliary field and three parcitce
fields. Tel.031-268-0385
TRANSPORTATION
Woncheon
Resort has 2 reservoirs and foreasts covering an area of over 3.9
million§³. There are boats, a swimming pool, parking lot, and fishing
sites. 
How to get there: Bus 720 to St. Vincent Hospital (Jung-dong Intersection)
from Suwon Station, transfer to bus 65 (30 minutes)
The
museum has exhibits on the history of Gyeonggi-do along with archaeological,
art, and traditional displays. 