Suwon Hwaseong🏰 and Seoul Rose🌹
Nicoleheitong
2 hours ago
Every month in Seoul has a different flower season,
and rose season is mainly from mid May to late May, with some varieties lasting into June too.
Last year, I shot a rose photo set at Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea!
If you want to go to Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon🔽
🚉Getting there: It is super convenient from Seoul. Take Seoul Metro Line 1 to Suwon Station, then transfer to a bus (such as No. 11 or 13), it takes about 10 minutes, or take a train (Mugunghwa-ho or KTX) from Seoul Station, it is about 30 to 40 minutes direct.
Of course, places with roses are not limited to just one,
travelers can also keep an eye on these spots too🔽
✨Jungnang Seoul Rose Park (Jungnangcheon Stream), one of Seoul’s most iconic flower-viewing destinations, it has Korea’s longest “Rose Tunnel” (about 5.15 km long), with over 300,000 rose bushes and tens of millions of blooms. Every mid May, the grand “Seoul Rose Festival” is held here.
🚉Transport: Subway Line 7 Taereung Station, Exit 8, or Line 6 Hwarangdae Station.
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✨Seoul Grand Park (Rose Garden), located in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do (just outside Seoul), is a famous flower-viewing area in Korea. The park is huge, with hundreds of varieties and over 10,000 rose plants from around the world, and it is known for its dreamy European-style garden landscaping.
🚉Transport: Subway Line 4 Seoul Grand Park Station, Exit 2, then walk or transfer to the park’s Elephant Train.
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✨Olympic Park has wide lawns and many art sculptures. The Rose Plaza inside the park has around 165 varieties and over 10,000 rose bushes, it is relaxed and perfect for photos.
🚉Transport: Subway Line 5 or Line 9 Olympic Park Station.
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Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon is a Joseon-era fortress in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea, built between 1794 and 1796.
Its walls stretch nearly 6 km, combining military defense with architectural artistry. Because it is so well preserved, it was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1997.
When you visit Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, these are must-see spots🔽
✨Hwaseong Haenggung Palace: King Jeongjo’s temporary palace, and also a filming location for many popular Korean dramas. It preserves magnificent old fortress walls and palace buildings. Not only was it a key filming spot for the classic historical drama Dae Jang Geum, the recent hit time-slip drama Lovely Runner also filmed extensively here and around Haenggung-dong nearby.
✨The Four Main Gates: Janganmun (North Gate), Paldalmun (South Gate), Hwaseomun (West Gate), and Changnyongmun (East Gate). These four gates form the core defense system of Hwaseong Fortress, showcasing late Joseon craftsmanship, and the fortress wall walking paths are well preserved.
✨Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion: Completed in 1794 (the 18th year of King Jeongjo’s reign), it was designated Korea’s Treasure No. 1709 in 2011 thanks to its distinctive layout and roof design. Nestled by the mountains and water, you can look east over Yeonmudae, and to the west you can take in Janganmun and Paldalsan Mountain in one view.
Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon🔽
🚉Getting there: It is super convenient from Seoul. Take Seoul Metro Line 1 to Suwon Station, then transfer to a bus (such as No. 11 or 13), it takes about 10 minutes, or take a train (Mugunghwa-ho or KTX) from Seoul Station, it is about 30 to 40 minutes direct.
