Thursday, July 14, 2016

Invitation to King Jeongjo Tomb Parade Reenactment






Marking the 220th anniversary of erecting Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, the City of Seoul and the City of Suwon will hold a King Jeongjo’s Parade Reenactment from Changdeokgung Palace to Hwaseong Haenggung Palace on October 8~9.
The event will reenact the parade done by the king in 1795.
We invite civil participants to this parade.

application period : July 14, 2016 ~ August 10, 2016










Friday, July 8, 2016

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Hwaseong Temporary Palace(Hwaseong Haenggung) Night Opening









From July to September, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Hwaseong Temporary Palace are opened at night.
Although, even during daytime, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is a magnificent world cultural heritage, the appearance blended with soft lighting creates an even greater spectacle.When lightings are lighted at 8:00 p.m. every day, the splendid night view may be appreciated.
After 6:00 p.m., you may enter Suwon Hwaseong Fortress free of charge, but admission into Hwaseong Temporary Palace is charged.
Under the soft moon light, take a walk in the garden of the old palace and enjoy the atmosphere of Hwaseong Temporary Palace where King Jeongjo the Great visited in olden times.
Please enjoy the full summer night scene at Suwon Hwaseong and Hwaseong Temporary Palace!









  • Period: July 5th, 2016 ~ September 30th, 2016 (except Monday)
  • Visiting Hours: Until 9:00 p.m.
    (You may be admitted to Hwaseong Temporary Palace until 8:20 p.m., but there is no limit in visiting hours to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress)
  • website : http://english.swcf.or.kr/?p=38