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The 2026 Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival is scheduled from October 4th to 11th, taking place throughout the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress area. This historical festival traces King Jeongjo's eight-day journey, featuring various programs at key venues such as Haenggung Square, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, Yeonmudae, Banghwasuryujeong, and the Suwon Traditional Culture Center. Notably, the reenactment of King Jeongjo's Royal Parade will occur exclusively on October 4th, offering the most immersive experience of the festival's atmosphere.
Key programs include the King Jeongjo's Royal Parade reenactment on October 4th, the Seonyumong water performance at Yongyeon from October 5th to 11th, and the Suwon Fantasy Yajo performance at Yeonmudae from October 7th to 10th. Additionally, the Suwon Hwaseong Media Art exhibition will run from October 4th to 6th, meaning there are only three days to experience both the cultural festival and the media art simultaneously.
Bloggers advise that the areas around Janganmun Gate and Haenggung Square will be very crowded on the day of King Jeongjo's Royal Parade, recommending public transportation. Seonyumong and Yajo are ticketed performances requiring advance booking; Seonyumong, with only 100 seats, particularly requires checking ticket availability beforehand. A suggested itinerary involves enjoying Hwaseong Haenggung Palace and cultural programs during the day, then moving towards Hwaseomun Gate and Janganmun Gate after sunset to experience the media art.
