This paper explains the relation of Joseon dynasty's road system and Suwon Hwasung city's location. Using historical document and maps, this paper clarifies the characteristics of construction for the Suwon Hwasung city. Samnamdaero was a principal road of Joseon Dynasty that connects the capital of Hanyang and provincial city. The location of Suwon Hwasung city was on Samnamdaero road, And Samnamdaero road pierced Suwon Hwasung city. As well as, the new road was built in Suwon Hwasung city for smooth connection of the downtown and suburban. This construction of road is an example that expresses the location's character of Suwon Hwasung city. This is an important location characteristic of 18 century's new city Suwon Hwasung that was differentiated with other previous city of Joseon dynasty.
