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Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
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·825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaCategory
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825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Hwaseong Haenggung is a temporary palace where King Jeongjo stayed during visits to his father Crown Prince Sado's tomb, located inside the UNESCO-listed Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. It is the largest haenggung (temporary palace) from the Joseon Dynasty, with 576 rooms restored to their original form. Daily martial arts performances and royal guard ceremonies are held in the courtyard.
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Tips
- Catch the daily martial arts performance (Muye 24gi) and royal guard ceremony at 11:00 AM
- Combine with a walk along the Hwaseong Fortress walls for a half-day itinerary
- Wearing hanbok (Korean traditional dress) grants free admission; rental shops are nearby
- Cherry blossom season (April) and autumn foliage (October-November) offer the best scenery
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