Hwaseomun Gate (화서문)
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Hwaseomun Gate (화서문)

334, Jangan-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Discover Hwaseomun Gate, the historic western entrance to the magnificent Hwaseong Fortress. Visitors should expect to explore impressive 18th-century military architecture, including the unique rainbow-stone door and a striking, crescent-shaped defensive gate. This site is perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture buffs, and cultural travelers alike. While any season is enjoyable, a stroll here offers a tangible link to Korea’s past, making it an essential stop on any historical itinerary.

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Hwaseomun Gate is the western gate of Hwaseong Fortress, a Treasure. 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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Phone
+82-31-290-3600
Website
www.swcf.or.kr
Hours
March-October: 09:00-18:00
November-February: 09:00-17:00
Closed
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Visitors also explore Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (수원화성문화제), Haengnidan Street (행리단길) and Mong Ted (몽테드) near this location.

Location

37.28567, 127.00968

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