2026 Hwaseong Haenggung Night Opening
May 1 – Nov 1, 2026 · Happening now · Gyeonggi
Overview
Hwaseong Haenggung, imbued with King Jeongjo's grand dreams and deep filial devotion, boasts the finest scale and dignity among the nation's many haenggung (temporary palaces), and is regarded as a palace whose beauty rivals that of Gyeongbokgung. Suwon's signature night tourism program, the 2026 Hwaseong Haenggung Night Opening "Dalbit Hwadam" (a tale of flowers under the moonlight), is themed around "a tale of flowers under the moonlight," offering a night atmosphere that is both splendid and serene through various flower display installations and fantastical lighting content. Walking along the flower path quietly blooming beneath the soft lighting, visitors travel back through time to feel the charm of the past, nature, and the spirit of the Joseon dynasty.
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Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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