Seojangdae Command Post & Paldalsan
서장대・팔달산
The western command post atop Paldalsan, Hwaseong's highest point, overlooking the entire fortress, Haenggung Palace and downtown Suwon.
Seojangdae stands atop Paldalsan at an elevation of about 143 meters. It was the command post from which King Jeongjo personally reviewed the troops, and its two-story pavilion bears the plaque “Hwaseong Jangdae.” This is Hwaseong's highest point, and the walls extend north and south along the ridge. On clear days you can see all of downtown Suwon and the rooftops of Haenggung Palace, and the sunsets and night views are excellent. It takes about 20 minutes to walk up from behind Haenggung Palace, or you can climb along the walls from Hwaseomun or Paldalmun.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
- Haenggung-dong Mural Village & Haengridan-gil
- Hwaseomun Gate & Seobuk Gongsimdon
- Hwaseong Fortress Wall Walk
- Paldalmun Gate
- Paldalmun Market & Suwon Chicken Street
- Suwon Hwaseong Museum
- Janganmun Gate