Beyond Seoul
Hwaseong Haenggung
The king’s lodging
The temporary palace inside the fortress, used on royal visits.
Our take
- Inside the walls
- Address
- Suwon, Seoul
- Website
- swcf.or.kr
About Hwaseong Haenggung
Hwaseong Haenggung, inside the fortress, was the temporary palace for royal visits to Suwon (swcf.or.kr).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Hwaseong Haenggung before you go.
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What’s nearby
Distances from Hwaseong Haenggung are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- COEX26 kmCar or taxi 94 min
- Lotte World Tower27 kmCar or taxi 97 min
- N Seoul Tower30 kmCar or taxi 108 min
- The DDP32 kmCar or taxi 114 min
- Gyeongbokgung33 kmCar or taxi 119 min
- Changdeokgung33 kmCar or taxi 120 min
- Bukchon34 kmCar or taxi 121 min
Main railway stations
- Suseo Station (SRT)24 kmCar or taxi 89 min
- Yongsan Station28 kmCar or taxi 101 min
- Seoul Station31 kmCar or taxi 110 min
Location
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