Paldalmun Gate (팔달문)

Paldalmun Gate is the southern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, and its name means "a gate opening to a road that leads to all directions." Among the four gates of Hwaseong Fortress, the northern and southern gates are bigger and more grandiose. The gate has an entrance wide enough to let the king's palanquin pass through and a watchtower over the entrance. Outside of the gate is a crescent-shaped protection wall called ongseong.

Among the ongseong walls found across the country, Paldalmun Gate's ongseong wall stands out in terms of size and form. The hip roof and decorations seen on Paldalmun Gate's watchtower resemble that of fortress watchtowers, and are recognized as representation of late Joseon dynasty's watchtower architecture.

Opening Hours

March-October 09:00-18:00
November-February 09:00-17:00  

Holiday

N/A (Open all year round)  

Parking

Available  

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-228-2765  

Restrooms

Available

Admission Fees

[Suwon Hwaseong Fortress]
Individuals: Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 700 won / Children 500 won
Groups: Adults 700 won / Teenagers 500 won / Children 300 won

[Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress]
Individuals: Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 700 won
Groups: Adults 1,200 won / Teenagers 800 won / Children 500 won

* Groups: 20 people or more
* Free admission for children age 6 and under & senior citizens age 65 and older

Interpretation Services Offered

Available (English, Japanese)