Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (수원화성문화제)

Explanation

Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosts the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival every autumn. The festival’s main event is the “King Jeongjo’s Royal Parade,” a reenactment of King Jeongjo’s procession to pay respects to his father Crown Prince Sado’s tomb. This spectacular event features over 4,000 participants in traditional Joseon-era costumes marching along a 59km route. The “King Jeongjo’s Dasobangwa” program, offering a taste of royal court cuisine served for the Banquet of Lady Hyegyeong-Gung Hong, is especially popular among international tourists. Additionally, the festival includes fortress-building experiences, night tours, and various reenactment events and performances, all linked to Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon. 

◎Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon
This planned city was built by King Jeongjo during the Joseon Dynasty. It is considered a pinnacle of Korean fortress culture, incorporating the advanced technologies of its time. 

Inquiry

Suwon-si +82-31-228-3920

Homepage

shfestival.com

Information Use

Event Start Date : 2025년 09월 27일

Event end date : 2025년 10월 04일

Venue : Areas of Hwaseong Fortress

Show time : 12:00-21:00

Organizer info : Suwon-si

Contact the organizer : +82-31-228-3920

Sponsor Information : Suwon Cultural Foundation, Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival Organizing Committee

Charges (Hours) : Free (Fees may apply to certain programs)

More information

Introduction
Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosts the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival every autumn. The festival’s main event is the “King Jeongjo’s Royal Parade,” a reenactment of King Jeongjo’s procession to pay respects to his father Crown Prince Sado’s tomb. This spectacular event features over 4,000 participants in traditional Joseon-era costumes marching along a 59km route. The “King Jeongjo’s Dasobangwa” program, offering a taste of royal court cuisine served for the Banquet of Lady Hyegyeong-Gung Hong, is especially popular among international tourists. Additionally, the festival includes fortress-building experiences, night tours, and various reenactment events and performances, all linked to Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon. 

◎Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon
This planned city was built by King Jeongjo during the Joseon Dynasty. It is considered a pinnacle of Korean fortress culture, incorporating the advanced technologies of its time. 

Programs
Suwon Fantasy- Sanghadongnak, performances, hands-on experience programs, etc.

Location

825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do