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At a glance
| Dates | May 1, 2026 – November 1, 2026 (Korea time) |
|---|---|
| City | Suwon |
| Venue | Hwaseong Haenggung (화성행궁) area (including Hwaryeongjeon) |
| Address (Korean) | 경기도 수원시 팔달구 정조로 825 Show this to a taxi driver or paste it into a map app. Naver Map · Google Maps |
| Admission | KRW 2,000 for adults (individual) |
| Booking | On-site ticket booth and online reservation |
| English services | Whether English-language guidance, English booking pages, or English-speaking staff are available is not confirmed. |
| Official site | www.visitsuwon.or.kr |
What Hwaseong Haenggung Night Opening 2026 is
Hwaseong Haenggung Night Opening (화성행궁 야간개장) lets visitors view the temporary palace structures and fortress surroundings illuminated in the evening. Hosted by Suwon City (수원시) and organized by the SUWON CULTURAL FOUNDATION, the grounds include the main palace complex and Hwaryeongjeon (화령전).
During the 63rd Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (제63회 수원화성문화제) from October 3 to October 11, 2026, an internal program titled ‘Time Travel_That Day: Haenggung Night Story’ (시간여행_그날: 행궁야화) takes place. General night admission ticket holders can view it without an extra charge, though temporary installations or festival proceedings may restrict access to certain buildings and exhibition items.
Dates, operating hours, and location
The general opening runs across the following schedule:
- Operating period: May 1, 2026 – November 1, 2026
- Operating days: Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays
- Extended daily operation: October 3, 2026 – October 11, 2026 (open daily during the 63rd Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival)
- Viewing hours: 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Ticketing and entry deadline: 9:00 p.m.
- Location: 825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 수원시 팔달구 정조로 825)
Admission and ticketing
Tickets are sold at the on-site ticket booth and through online booking. Individuals qualifying for free admission or discounted rates must present verification such as an ID card on site.
| Category | Individual | Group |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | KRW 2,000 | KRW 1,500 |
| Youth and military personnel | KRW 1,500 | KRW 1,200 |
| Child | KRW 1,000 | KRW 800 |
Full fee exemptions apply to:
- People wearing Hanbok (한복, including modern/modified Hanbok)
- Seniors aged 65 and older holding ID
- Preschool children aged 6 and under
- People with disabilities (including one accompanying companion for severe disability)
- Multi-child families with 2 or more children residing in Suwon City
Discounts and exceptions:
- Suwon City outstanding volunteers: 50% discount
- Youth aged 19 to 39 residing in Suwon City: discount applied on Fridays
- The Culture Day (문화가 있는 날) free benefit on the last Wednesday of each month does not apply to the night opening.
Tour courses and guided commentary
The verified site layout order follows:
- Information Center to the right of Sinpungnu (신풍루 우측 안내소)
- Bongsudang (봉수당)
- Nangnamheon (낙남헌)
- Seongsinsa (성신사)
- Seojangdae (서장대)
The official commentary program, ‘Moonlight, Fortress Tour’ (달빛, 성곽 투어), guides visitors through key halls and fortress views starting from the Information Center on the right side of Sinpungnu, passing Bongsudang, Nangnamheon, and Seongsinsa, up to Seojangdae on Paldal Mountain (팔달산). Mirohanjeong (미로한정) is excluded from May 1 to May 31 due to maintenance, and joins the route from June 3 to November 1.
- Times: Twice daily (Session 1: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; Session 2: 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.)
- Duration: About 90 minutes
- Commentary fee: Free (night admission ticket must be purchased separately)
- Age restrictions: Because the course climbs Paldal Mountain, preschool children and seniors aged 75 and older cannot participate.
What to know before you go
- Free rental: Wheelchairs and strollers are loaned free of charge at the Hwaseong Haenggung Information Center (화성행궁 안내소).
- Parking: A paid parking lot with 236 spaces (including 3 accessible parking spaces) is available in the Hwaseong Haenggung area.
- The route to Seojangdae includes steep uphill paths; choose your walking route based on your party’s mobility needs.
- Operational details can change; verify necessary items on the official website before departure.
Questions visitors ask
What are the hours for Hwaseong Haenggung Night Opening?
Operating hours are from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with ticketing and entry closing at 9:00 p.m.
Can I enter for free if I wear Hanbok?
Yes, visitors wearing Hanbok (including modified Hanbok) receive full admission exemption.
Is the 'Moonlight, Fortress Tour' open to everyone?
Participation in the 90-minute tour is free with a night admission ticket, but preschool children and adults aged 75 and older are restricted from joining due to the steep hike up Paldal Mountain.
Are strollers and wheelchairs available on site?
Yes, wheelchairs and strollers can be rented free of charge at the Hwaseong Haenggung Information Center.
English names on this page are plain renderings of the Korean names unless the official source uses an English name; the Korean name is shown so you can search for it or show it to someone.
This page is the English edition of the Korean guide and states only what that guide confirmed against the official source. Details can change; check the official site before you go. Last checked: 2026-10-11 (Korea time).