Suwon Hwaseong Festival
Oct 4 – Oct 11, 2026 · Gyeonggi
The 2026 edition ran Oct 4 – Oct 11, 2026. 2027 dates have not been announced yet; this page is updated automatically when the organizer publishes them. Check the official site for the latest.
Overview
The Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival reimagines, through a contemporary lens, the most magnificent moments of King Jeongjo’s eight-day royal procession to Hwaseong in 1795. Historic scenes recorded in the Wonhaeng Eulmyo Jeongni Uigwe come vividly to life through high-quality cultural programs. Visitors can also take part in the King Jeongjo Royal Parade, the largest royal procession reenactment in Korea, where citizens and guests from around the world become part of the spectacle. As a leading global festival, the Suwon Hwaseong Festival offers a unique opportunity to experience the joy of a celebration that transcends time and space while bringing people together in the historic setting of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress.
Why go
The Suwon Hwaseong Festival reenacts King Jeongjo's 1795 royal procession to Hwaseong Fortress, including the King Jeongjo Royal Parade, described as Korea's largest royal procession reenactment. It runs within the Hwaseong Fortress grounds with evening programs such as the 'Suwon Fantasy: Yajo' themed performance, the 'Seonyumong' water performance, and the Haenggung Night Story.
Getting there from Seoul
Take Seoul Subway Line 1 south to Suwon Station, or an ITX-Saemaeul/KTX train from Seoul Station or Yongsan Station to Suwon Station (both under an hour). From Suwon Station, continue by local bus or taxi to Hwaseong Fortress at 825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu.
Tips
- Festival hours are 12:00-21:00, so evening arrival works well for the lantern and performance programs.
- General entry is free, but some individual programs have separate fees, so check each program on-site.
- Hwaseong Fortress involves walking on fortress walls and stone paths, so wear comfortable shoes.
Best for: history enthusiasts, photographers, families, festival-goers.
Program
“Suwon Fantasy: Yajo” Themed Performance, “Seonyumong” Water Performance, Time Travel: Haenggung Night Story, Citizens’ Great Architecture “Hwahong”
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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