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9 Instagram spots around Suwon
Fortress gates and palace courtyards sit alongside painted lanes and green spaces in Suwon. Follow open paths and allow time for the city’s parks beyond the fortress.
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Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
The temporary palace has traditional buildings and courtyards. Inside the visitor area, look for an open courtyard and frame a roofline against the sky. Admission is charged and opening times apply. Ask palace management about current rules for organized or commercial shoots.
Search Google MapsHwahongmun Gate
Hwahongmun spans the stream with a row of stone arches. From the pedestrian area by the bridge in front of the gate, include the arches and water in a horizontal frame.
Search Google MapsJanganmun Gate
Janganmun is the northern gate of Hwaseong Fortress. From the open fortress path or an adjacent public sidewalk, include the gate and a stretch of the stone wall.
Search Google MapsHwaseomun Gate
Hwaseomun is the western gate, with an arched stone entrance and a curved defensive wall. From an open path, frame the arch and the wall together.
Search Google MapsChangnyongmun Gate
Changnyongmun is Hwaseong Fortress’s eastern gate, with a stone arch and wooden pavilion. From the open area in front of the gate, compose a wide view of the gate and adjoining wall.
Search Google MapsHaenggung-dong Mural Village
Murals and small sculptures line the alleys of Haenggung-dong. Pick one painted wall from a public lane and keep doors and residents’ access clear.
Search Google MapsWolhwawon Garden
Wolhwawon in Hyowon Park has Chinese-inspired architecture and ponds. From an open garden path, pair a section of the water with a detail of the architecture. Check garden opening times before visiting.
Search Google MapsGwanggyo Lake Park
Gwanggyo Lake Park combines lakeside walks with an urban skyline. From the waterside path, use the lake as foreground for a wide city view.
Search Google MapsSeoho Kkotmoe Park
This urban park has a garden divided into sections and a walking trail. From the path, focus on a small patch of planting and leave the rest of the garden softly in the background.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Korea Tourism Organization, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
- Suwon Cultural Foundation, fortress and palace visitor information
- Korea Tourism Organization, Haenggung-dong walking route
- Korea Tourism Organization, Hwaseong Fortress Trail
- Korea Tourism Organization, Hwaseomun Gate
- Suwon Cultural Foundation, Changnyongmun Gate
- Korea Tourism Organization, Haenggung-dong Mural Village
- Korea Tourism Organization, Wolhwawon Garden
- Korea Tourism Organization, Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Korea Tourism Organization, Gwanggyo Lake Park scenery
- Korea Tourism Organization, Seoho Kkotmoe Park