Paldalmun Gate
팔달문 · Gyeonggi · Neighbourhoods & streets
Paldalmun Gate is the southern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, and its name means "a gate opening to a road that leads to all directions." Among the four gates of Hwaseong Fortress, the northern and southern gates are bigger and more grandiose. The gate has an entrance wide enough to let the king's palanquin pass through and a watchtower over the entrance. Outside of the gate is a crescent-shaped protection wall called ongseong. Among the ongseong walls found across the country, Paldalmun Gate's ongseong wall stands out in terms of size and form. The hip roof and decorations seen on Paldalmun Gate's watchtower resemble that of fortress watchtowers, and are recognized as representation of late Joseon dynasty's watchtower architecture.
| Type | Neighbourhoods & streets |
|---|---|
| Region | Gyeonggi |
| Address | 780, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Hours | March-October 09:00-18:00 November-February 09:00-17:00 |
| Closed | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Parking | Available |
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- Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Suwon Nammun Market Night Market 'Bulchwimugwi'
- May 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Hwaseong Haenggung Palace Night Opening 2026
- Feb 12, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027Collection Show: Blanc Black Panorama
- Jul 23, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Patricia Piccinini: Kinship
