Paldalmun Gate
팔달문
The south gate of Hwaseong, a two-story gate tower designated a Treasure, surrounded by lively traditional markets and a symbol of Suwon.
Paldalmun was built in 1796. Its two-story hip-and-gable gate tower is enclosed by a semicircular barbican, and it survived the Korean War in its original form. The gate now stands in the middle of a traffic circle and cannot be passed through, but visitors can climb the Paldalsan section of the fortress wall beside it. Around the gate are traditional markets such as Paldalmun Market and Jidong Market, as well as Suwon Chicken Street, making it the starting point for walks along the wall and for food and drink. From Suwon Station, it is about 10 minutes by bus to the “Paldalmun” stop.
Opening hours
All day (exterior only)
Nearby sights
- Paldalmun Market & Suwon Chicken Street
- Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
- Suwon Hwaseong Museum
- Seojangdae Command Post & Paldalsan
- Haenggung-dong Mural Village & Haengridan-gil
- Hwahongmun & Banghwasuryujeong
- Hwaseong Fortress Wall Walk
- Hwaseomun Gate & Seobuk Gongsimdon