Hwaseomun Gate & Seobuk Gongsimdon
화서문・서북공심돈
Hwaseong's west gate, next to a distinctive three-story hollow bastion watchtower; in autumn, silver grass sways outside the walls.
Hwaseomun is the west gate, preserved in its original form to this day and designated a Treasure. The barbican outside the gate and the curves of the walls are graceful. Right next to it, Seobuk Gongsimdon is a three-story hollow bastion with gun loopholes through which one can fire outward. A design unique to Hwaseong, it is also designated a Treasure. In autumn, the grassy slopes outside the walls are covered in silver grass, glowing gold at sunset, making it one of Suwon's most popular autumn photo spots. From Hwaseomun, you can follow the wall up Paldalsan to Seojangdae in about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hwaseong Fortress Wall Walk
- Haenggung-dong Mural Village & Haengridan-gil
- Seojangdae Command Post & Paldalsan
- Janganmun Gate
- Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
- Hwahongmun & Banghwasuryujeong
- Suwon Hwaseong Museum
- Paldalmun Gate