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Hwaseomun Gate

화서문

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25-2, Jangan-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Hwaseomun Gate is the western gate of Hwaseong Fortress, Treasure No. 403. Over the stone mujigae (rainbow) door is a single-story tower gate. Hwaseomun Gate's ongseong (defensive gate) forms a crecent shape, with one side of the ongseong remaining open.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-228-4677
Parking: Available
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Hours: March-October: 09:00-18:00
November-February: 09:00-17:00

Updated 2016.02.07

Admission Fees

[Suwon Hawseong Fortress]
Adults: Individuals 1,000 won / Groups 700 won
Teenagers: Individuals 700 won / Groups 500 won
Children: Individuals 500 won / Groups 300 won

[Hwaseong Haenggung Palace]
Adults: Individuals 1,500 won / Groups 1,200 won
Teenagers: Individuals 1,000 won / Groups 800 won
Children: Individuals 700 won / Groups 500 won

※ Groups: 20 persons or more

Parking Fees

Small/Mid-sized car 2,000 won for 3 hours / 10,000 won for one-day
Large-sized car 4,000 won for 3 hours / 15,000 won for one-day
* 200 won for each additional 10 minutes after 3 hours

Facilities for the Handicapped

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Restrooms

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Interpretation Services Offered

Available in English and Japanese
* Advanced reservations required.
* Audio guide rental available

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[Bus]
Suwon Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 7
- Take bus 5, 7-2, 60, 66-4 or 310.
- Get off at Hwaseomun bus stop.

25-2, Jangan-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Traffic information

Subway Line 1 Hwaseo (화서) - 1785.3m

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