Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress (Hwaseong Haenggung Palace) (화성행궁)

Contact Information

Address

825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Website

https://www.suwon.go.kr/web/visitsuwon/hs02/pages.do

Overview

A haenggung is a temporary palace where the king and royal family retreated to during a war. Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is the largest one of these, used by the Joseon kings since the time of King Jeongjo (r. 1776-1800). In addition to being used as a shelter during war, King Jeongjo also stayed here during trips to worship at his father's tomb. The palace was the location of a splendid feast held on the 60th birthday of his mother, Hyegyeonggung Hong, and many other events, including aw...

Operating Hours

March-October 09:00-18:00
November-February 09:00-17:00

Closed Days

N/A (Open all year round)

Facilities & Accessibility

Parking

Available

Facilities & Services

Film Locations

Dramas - "Moon Embracing the Sun (2012)," "Rooftop Prince (2012)," "Deep Rooted Tree (2011)," "The Princess' Man (2011)," "Lee San, Wind of the Palace (2007)," "Insu, The Queen Mother (2011)," "Queen and I (2012)," "The King and I (2007)"
Film - "Masquerade (2012)"

Parking Fees

One-time parking (30 min basis) - Small-sized vehicles 400 won * 200 won charged for each additional 10 min
One-day parking (max charge) - Small-sized vehicles 7,000 won
* Large-sized vehicles can use the Yeonmudae Post Parking Lot

Admission Fees

Individuals: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won
Groups: Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,200 won / Children 800 won

* Group: 20 people or more
* Refer to the official website for more details

Available Facilities

* Sinpungnu Pavilion, Bukgunyeong, Namgunyeong, Jipsacheong, Seoricheong, Bijangcheong, Jwaikmun Gate, Jungangmun Gate, Yuyeotaek, Boknaedang, Gyeongnyonggwan, Bongsudang, Jangnakdang, Mirohanjeong, Naknamheon, etc.

Restrooms

Available

Interpretation Services Offered

Guided tour in English, Japanese (Reservation required)
Audio guide rental