Hwaseomun Gate
화서문 · Gyeonggi · Palaces & heritage
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 |
Getting there
On nearby while you're here
Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.
- Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026Suwon Hwaseong Media Art
- Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Suwon Hwaseong Festival
- Feb 12, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027Collection Show: Blanc Black Panorama
- Jul 23, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Patricia Piccinini: Kinship
Within walking distance
![Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (수원 화성 [유네스코 세계유산])](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource_photo/97/3478597_image2_1.jpg)
right next door
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage]
600 m walk
Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress (Hwaseong Haenggung Palace)
600 m walk
Haenggung-dong Mural Village
600 m walk
Suwon Museum of Art
700 m walk
Hwahongmun Gate (화홍문(華虹門))
800 m walk
Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (방화수류정(동북각루))
800 m walk
Jeongjo Theme Performance Hall
800 m walk