GuidesSuwon Hwaseong Fortress, Haenggung Palace, and Fortress Walls
Where are the fortress sights such as Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, and Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion, and the free attractions that are always open?
This site lists 20 sights related to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, the four main gates, the corner pavilions, and the fortress walls, and 51 Suwon attractions open year-round and free of charge.
Below, you can compare the hours, closing days, and admission fees of 10 key places at a glance.
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- Adults 2,000 wonIndividuals more
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Bell of Hyowon & Seojangdae Command Post
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Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
20 sights of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, and the fortress walls, and 51 free attractions open year-round
- In Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI data, there are 20 fortress-related sights, including Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Hwaseong Haenggung Palace; Janganmun Gate, Paldalmun Gate, Hwaseomun Gate, and Changnyongmun Gate; and Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion, Yeonmudae, Hwahongmun Gate, Seojangdae, and Hwaryeongjeon.
- Of all Suwon attractions, 51 are open year-round and free of charge.
- Suwon Hwaseong FortressHours Always open
- Hwaseong Haenggung PalaceClosed days Open all year
- Janganmun GateHours 09:00–18:00
- Paldalmun GateHours 09:00–18:00
- Hwaseomun GateHours Always open
- Changnyongmun GateHours Always open
- Banghwasuryujeong PavilionHours Always open
Check the always-open fortress sections and the ticket sales times of the palace and activity facilities
- Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Wall Trail and the outside of the four main gates are open year-round free of charge.
- However, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley, and the Flying Suwon tethered helium balloon have their own ticket sales cutoffs and weather and closure conditions. It is therefore safer to compare the operating rules of the 10 places below before you set out.
- Suwon Hwaseong FortressHours Always open
- Hwaseong Haenggung PalaceClosed days Open all year
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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is always open, with no closing days. Admission is free, and parking is available.
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Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is open 09:00–21:30 from Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, 2026, and last admission is at 21:00. Normally, it operates with no closing days.
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- Korea Tourism Organization 09:00–18:00Suwon Cultural Foundation Suwon Hwaseong Tour visitor guide 09:00–18:00
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- Adults 2,000 wonIndividuals more
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Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion is always open, with no closing days. Admission is free, and parking is available.
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- Always open
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Janganmun Gate is open 09:00–18:00 in the summer season (March–October) and 09:00–17:00 in the winter season (November–February), and it is open year-round. Admission is free.
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Paldalmun Gate is open 09:00–18:00 in the summer season (March–October) and 09:00–17:00 in the winter season (November–February), and it is open year-round. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is free of charge.
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- 09:00–18:0009:00–17:00 more
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- FreeSuwon Hwaseong Fortress more
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Hwaseomun Gate is always open, with no closing days. Admission is free.
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- Free
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Changnyongmun Gate is always open, with no closing days. Admission is free, and parking is available.
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- Always open
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Yeonmudae (Dongjangdae) is always open, with no closing days. Admission is free, and parking is available.
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Hwahongmun Gate) is open 09:00–18:00 in the summer season (March–October) and 09:00–17:00 in the winter season (November–February), and it is open year-round. Admission is free, and parking is available (Hwahongmun Public Parking Lot, 497 cars).
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Bell of Hyowon & Seojangdae Command Post
Bell of Hyowon & Seojangdae Command Post is always open, with no closing days. Parking is available.
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- FreeSeojangdae Command Post more
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
FAQ
How many sights related to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Haenggung Palace, and the fortress walls, and how many free attractions open year-round, are there in Suwon?
There are 20 sights related to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, the four main gates, and the corner pavilions, and 51 attractions that are open year-round and free.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI