Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
화성행궁
The largest royal detached palace in Joseon. King Jeongjo held a 60th birthday banquet here for his mother, Lady Hyegyeong. It is also a filming location for many Korean dramas.
Hwaseong Haenggung was a temporary palace for the king during royal tours. At other times it served as the Suwon government office. Most of it was demolished during the Japanese occupation period. In 2003, buildings such as Bongsudang and Nakseonheon were restored based on the Wonhaeng Eulmyo Jeongni Uigwe, the royal records of the 1795 procession. Visitors can see reconstructed royal banquet scenes and a punishment tools experience area. On weekends, the palace square often hosts seasonal performances such as the Muye Dobo Tong Ji martial arts show and the gate guard changing ceremony. Admission is about 2,000 won. It is open from 9:00 to 18:00 and does not close on Mondays. Dae Jang Geum and Lee San were filmed here.
Opening hours
09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Haenggung-dong Mural Village & Haengridan-gil
- Seojangdae Command Post & Paldalsan
- Suwon Hwaseong Museum
- Paldalmun Gate
- Paldalmun Market & Suwon Chicken Street
- Hwaseong Fortress Wall Walk
- Hwaseomun Gate & Seobuk Gongsimdon
- Hwahongmun & Banghwasuryujeong