Suwon · South Korea
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997Hwaseong Haenggung Palace tickets: ₩2,000
Main adult ticket: Hwaseong Haenggung and Hwaryeongjeon. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Hwaseong Fortress.
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- Hwaseong Haenggung and HwaryeongjeonTeenagers and soldiers 1,500Child ₩1,000₩2,000
- Combined ticket: Hwaseong Haenggung, Suwon Hwaseong Museum and Suwon MuseumTeenagers and soldiers 2,500Child ₩1,000₩4,000
- Groups of 20 or moreTeenagers and soldiers 1,200Child ₩800₩1,500
Main ticket ₩2,000 (about US$2 · £1, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
The fortress walls of Hwaseong are open all day, every day, and free; the ticket is for the palace. Over-65s with ID and children 6 and under go free, and everyone gets into the palace free on the last Wednesday of each month ("Culture Day"), except at the night opening.
Opening hours
Open every day, 9am to 6pm; last entry an hour before closing. Night opening 1 May to 1 November 2026 on Fridays to Sundays and public holidays, 6pm to 9:30pm (last entry 9pm).
Booking
Pay at the palace ticket office.
World Heritage site
Part of Hwaseong Fortress, on UNESCO's list since 1997. Listed as an exchange of ideas and rare evidence of a culture.
Buy from the official seller: Suwon Cultural Foundation: visiting hours and prices (in Korean)
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
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- Baekje Historic AreasSouth Korea · listed 201592 km (57 miles)
Entry prices we've checked
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit Hwaseong Haenggung Palace?
The main adult ticket (Hwaseong Haenggung and Hwaryeongjeon) costs ₩2,000, about US$2 · £1. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Hwaseong Haenggung Palace for free?
The fortress walls of Hwaseong are open all day, every day, and free; the ticket is for the palace. Over-65s with ID and children 6 and under go free, and everyone gets into the palace free on the last Wednesday of each month ("Culture Day"), except at the night opening.
When is Hwaseong Haenggung Palace open?
Open every day, 9am to 6pm; last entry an hour before closing. Night opening 1 May to 1 November 2026 on Fridays to Sundays and public holidays, 6pm to 9:30pm (last entry 9pm).
Do you need to book Hwaseong Haenggung Palace tickets in advance?
Pay at the palace ticket office.
Is Hwaseong Haenggung Palace a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Hwaseong Fortress, on UNESCO's list since 1997, listed as an exchange of ideas and rare evidence of a culture.