Title: Hyowon’s Bell in Paldal-gu | Expedia.co.uk [Hyowon’s Bell Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Hyowons-Bell-Hotels.0-l553248621554118041-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Hyowon’s Bell Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hyowons-Bell.d553248621554118041.Car-Hire-Guide)[Paldal-gu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Paldal-Gu.d553248635978573341.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hyowon’s Bell ![Hyowon’s Bell which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621554118041/048b5737-ae77-429f-9fbc-4a284a02bfc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hyowon’s Bell which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621554118041/048b5737-ae77-429f-9fbc-4a284a02bfc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hyowon’s Bell featuring wild flowers and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621554118041/817df231-e481-4fa5-bdcd-4ebba2613d0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hyowon’s Bell showing heritage elements and wild flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621554118041/777823cf-8d95-4c36-8c2c-86f0f3ae4e82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hyowon’s Bell featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621554118041/32999d21-3464-48ab-98e0-c629f584bab5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hyowon’s Bell Activities --- --- #### Climb to the top of Mount Paldalsan to inspect this monument dedicated to Suwon’s old king. Ring the enormous bell that hangs in the pavilion. Hyowon’s Bell is a fitting monument to Suwon’s 18th-century king and his father. The monument overlooks the sprawling castle and reliquary that King Jeongjo created to honour his father, Prince Sado Seja. Admire the Joseon Dynasty-era architecture of the pavilion that protects Hyowon’s Bell and take part in its ancient tradition. Make your way up the hillside enclosed by the walls of Hwaseong Fortress. Rising up on the western side of the old fort walls, Mount Paldalsan provided a tactical advantage for King Jeongjo’s immense military-style fortress. Follow the old fort walls to the summit of the hill. Note that the fort walls decrease in height as you climb higher. Hilltops historically were used as watchtowers for the fortress. Mount Paldalsan was used historically to oversee the fort’s security. At the top of the hill, you’ll find a pavilion built in the traditional Korean style. The tiled roof is supported by a series of red-painted beams, which give the pavilion an open ambiance. See the enormous bell that hangs in the centre of the pavilion. Hyowon’s Bell is 11.5 feet (3.5 metres) tall and 7.2 feet (2.2 metres) in diameter. Take part in a local tradition and use the wooden mallet to strike the bell three times. According to tradition, the first strike represents gratitude to your parents the second strike brings health and harmony to your family and the third strike will bring you good fortune. Listen to the long and resonant tone of the 12.5-ton (11.3-tonne) bell as it rings out across the castle complex. Look out across the old and new sections of the city from the hilltop pavilion. Hyowon’s Bell is located on the western side of Hwaseong Fortress. There is an admission fee to visit this part of the fort, as well as a small fee to ring the bell. The expansive hilltop views and intriguing history make Hyowon’s Bell a highlight of the fortress complex. Visit any time of the year during the fort’s opening hours. ## Plan a trip to see Hyowon’s Bell Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Step Inn Myeongdong 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9620000/9616900/9616853/86c1e50b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Step Inn Myeongdong 1 Myeong-dong £619 per person 16 Mar - 21 Mar found 23 hours ago Return direct flight included London (LHR) to Seoul (ICN) 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews) It was tiny, but clean and close to food and transportation. Breakfast was mainly cold cereal. There were many fights of stairs without an elevator. 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However, there was a loud noise coming from the vents throughout the night, which made it difficult to sleep and was quite unpleasant. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Suwon which includes flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635654784971/538e190a-e957-4254-b450-a26814a9c3a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Haenggung Street Colorful murals, quirky galleries and artisanal boutiques bring to life the bohemian side of this old-world boulevard and its surrounding neighborhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Haenggung-Street-Suwon.d553248635654784971.Attraction) ![Hwaseong Haenggung Palace which includes a sunset and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532769441/853cb685-ed44-46d5-acbf-badb3a9abf2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hwaseong Palace Explore the exhibition halls within King Jeongjo’s official residence in Suwon and watch the Jangyongyeong guard ceremony on select Sundays. 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