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Hwaseomun Gate

Hwaseomun Gate is the western gate of Hwaseong Fortress, a Treasure. Over the stone mujigae (rainbow) door is a single-story tower gate. Hwaseomun Gate's ongseong (defensive gate) forms a crecent shape, with one side of the ongseong remaining open.

Type	Palaces & heritage
Region	Gyeonggi
Address	334, Jangan-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Hours	March-October: 09:00-18:00 · November-February: 09:00-17:00
Parking	Available

Getting there

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What's on nearby

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Feb 12, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027Collection Show: Blanc Black Panorama · 600 m walk
Jul 23, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Patricia Piccinini: Kinship · 600 m walk
May 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Hwaseong Haenggung Palace Night Opening 2026 · 700 m walk
Sep 26, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026DREAM LIGHT: Media Art Exhibition · 1100 m walk

Within walking distance

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Hwaseomun Gate

Getting there

What's on nearby

Within walking distance

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage]

Mong Ted

Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress (Hwaseong Haenggung Palace)

Haenggung-dong Mural Village

Suwon Museum of Art

Yeonpo Galbi

Hwahongmun Gate

Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion