Janganmun Gate
장안문
The main north gate of Hwaseong, larger than Seoul's Sungnyemun and one of the largest surviving city gates in Korea.
Janganmun was the main gate through which kings passed when travelling from Hanyang to Hwaseong. Its two-story gate tower is flanked by a semicircular barbican and side watchtowers, giving it an imposing presence. The tower was damaged in the Korean War and reconstructed in 1978 based on the Hwaseong Seongyeok Uigwe, the official construction record. You can walk along the wall from Janganmun to Hwahongmun and Banghwasuryujeong. This stretch has gentle undulations and the best views. At night the gate is lit, and the best photos are taken from the square outside. Viewing the exterior is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hwaseong Fortress Wall Walk
- Hwahongmun & Banghwasuryujeong
- Haenggung-dong Mural Village & Haengridan-gil
- Hwaseomun Gate & Seobuk Gongsimdon
- Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
- Suwon Hwaseong Museum
- Dongjangdae (Yeonmudae) & Archery
- Seojangdae Command Post & Paldalsan