Hwaseong Fortress Tours and Tickets

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An admission ticket for Hwaseong Fortress currently costs KRW1,000 for adults and KRW500 for children. You can also buy a combination ticket that grants you access to the fortress and Hwaseong Haenggung Palace inside it, which costs KRW1,500 for adults and KRW800 for children.

The main highlights and attractions at the UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress include the four main gates, famous for their military design; archery platforms used to attack enemies with mechanical bows; Yongyeon Pond, a place for silent reflection; and defensive features such as observation towers, command posts, and bastions.

Yes, you can walk along the entirety of the fortress walls at Hwaseong Fortress. The entire route measures almost 4 miles (6 kilometers) and takes most visitors 1-2 hours to walk, depending on how long you spend looking at the defensive features and architectural highlights you’ll encounter on the route.

Hwaseong Fortress is in Suwon, which has restaurants where you can experience traditional Korean cuisine. Must-try dishes in this part of South Korea include galbi (beef short ribs), dak galbi (spicy stir-fried chicken), and bibimbap (rice topped with vegetables and fried egg, typically served in a hot stone bowl).

Yes, there are several nearby attractions to visit after Hwaseong Fortress. These include the Samsung Innovation Museum, where you can learn about the company’s technological innovations; Haenggung Street, famous for its colorful murals and quirky cafés; and Gwanggyo Lake Park, a relaxing green space.