Title: Hwaseong Palace in Paldal-gu | Expedia.co.uk [Hwaseong Palace Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Hwaseong-Palace-Hotels.0-l553248621532769441-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Hwaseong Palace Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hwaseong-Palace.d553248621532769441.Car-Hire-Guide)[Paldal-gu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Paldal-Gu.d553248635978573341.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hwaseong Palace ![Hwaseong Haenggung Palace which includes a sunset and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532769441/853cb685-ed44-46d5-acbf-badb3a9abf2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hwaseong Haenggung Palace which includes a sunset and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532769441/853cb685-ed44-46d5-acbf-badb3a9abf2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hwaseong Haenggung Palace featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532769441/d30c1128-cadc-4363-a434-f6b2f0aaf6fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hwaseong Haenggung Palace featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532769441/e18887ee-aec4-4875-9ee3-693d7b5f0128.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hwaseong Haenggung Palace which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532769441/efe5fa3c-f28f-4e44-94ab-4fe27cd460b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hwaseong Palace Activities --- --- #### Explore the exhibition halls within King Jeongjo’s official residence in Suwon and watch the Jangyongyeong guard ceremony on select Sundays. Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is the ornate residential palace built for King Jeongjo when he constructed the magnificent walled city of Suwon. Traditionally, a haenggung is a palace used by the royal family during times of war. Find out about the grand 18th-century palace complex when you explore the visitor centre and exhibition halls in the preserved main building. Learn about this treasure of the Joseon Dynasty, which represents King Jeongjo’s dedication to his late father’s shrine and the fortress city of Suwon. King Jeongjo’s permanent residence was in Seoul, but the royal leader renowned for his military strength and family duty regularly lived in Hwaseong Haenggung Palace while visiting his father’s tomb. Sitting squarely in the centre of the fortress, the Hwaseong Haenggung Palace faces east from the lower slopes of Mount Paldalsan. It is made up of 22 individual buildings however, many of these were destroyed under Japanese colonial rule. Today, see a selection of restored rooms in the palace’s main buildings. Experience the grandeur of the sprawling palace via the visitor information centre. This three-story building gives a detailed insight into the palace’s architecture, tradition and culture. Make your way though a series of restored rooms, which reflect the style of the Joseon Dynasty. Period furnishings and decorations give a glimpse of 18th-century life in Suwon. Be sure to rent an audio guide to get a better understanding of the palace’s history and significance. Don’t miss seeing a presentation at the 3-D theatre outside the palace’s front entrance. Outside the palace doors, find a zelkova tree, believed to be over 600 years old. On Sundays between April and October, watch the Jangyongyeong guard ceremony outside the front gate. The Hwaseong Haenggung Palace lies at the heart of the Hwaseong Fortress, which encircles the old city of Suwon. The palace and its visitor information centre are open daily year-round. Add the palace to your walking tour of the fortress and get another perspective on the fort’s history. ## Plan a trip to see Hwaseong Palace Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![HOTEL MYEONGDONGJANG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108730000/108721300/108721206/ea30e215_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### HOTEL MYEONGDONGJANG Myeong-dong Save 100% on your flight £1,077 per person 20 Mar - 26 Mar found 3 hours ago Return direct flight included London (LON) to Seoul (ICN) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (558 reviews) Room was very spacious, self check in was great but there is staff around to assist if needed. Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 ![Step Inn Myeongdong 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9620000/9616900/9616853/86c1e50b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Step Inn Myeongdong 1 Myeong-dong £1,328 per person 2 Apr - 7 Apr found 24 hours ago Return flight included Manchester (MAN) to Seoul (ICN) 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews) It was tiny, but clean and close to food and transportation. Breakfast was mainly cold cereal. There were many fights of stairs without an elevator. Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 ![Sejong Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7300/7239/22cbdc35_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Sejong Hotel Jung-gu £1,109 per person 4 Apr - 6 Apr found 20 hours ago Return flight included London (LHR) to Seoul (ICN) 8/10 Very Good! (1,409 reviews) We’ve been a repeat guests for Sejong. Really appreciate the hotel’s cleanliness and amenities. The room was clean, even housekeeping did a good job when we requested for our bed to be made. The only thing that didn’t change is the worker’s union protest, that seems on-going even before covid. Fortunately, they didn’t bother hotel guests but get a bit crowded when the protest at the lobby though. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Suwon which includes flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635654784971/538e190a-e957-4254-b450-a26814a9c3a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Haenggung Street Colorful murals, quirky galleries and artisanal boutiques bring to life the bohemian side of this old-world boulevard and its surrounding neighborhood. 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