Suwon | Hwaseong Haenggung Royal Sweets Experience
- Step inside Uhwagwan, the Joseon guesthouse where royal envoys once stayed at Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
- Shape yullan by hand, a chestnut confection once served in the Joseon royal court
- Taste six kinds of traditional royal sweets paired with tea in a quiet hanok setting
- Join an English-guided session made for international visitors, capped at 30 participants per seating
- Book on KKday and pick your preferred session time during the Suwon Hwaseong Festival
Package Options
Cultural Experiences
| Activity time | Afternoon |
| Transportation method | Get there on your own |
| Location | Outdoor |
| Cuisine type | Korean cuisine |
Product Info
What is Jeongjo's Dasobangwa at Hwaseong Haenggung Palace?
Jeongjo's Dasobangwa is a royal confectionery program held at Uhwagwan, the official guesthouse inside Suwon's Hwaseong Haenggung Palace where envoys were received during the Joseon Dynasty. The setting carries as much weight as the food. Hwaseong is a UNESCO World Heritage fortress, and Haenggung was the palace King Jeongjo used on his visits to the city, so the tea table sits inside the same wooden hanok compound that framed the court's own ceremonies. The program brings the Joseon royal sweet tradition back in a form international travelers can taste rather than read about on a placard, and it runs as part of the Suwon Hwaseong Festival, the city's yearly reenactment of King Jeongjo's 1795 royal procession to Hwaseong.
What can I do at the Dasobangwa royal sweets experience?
The program runs about 60 minutes and comes in two halves. In the first, you make yullan yourself, a traditional Joseon royal confection built around chestnuts, shaped by hand with guidance in English. In the second, the table is set for tea: six different kinds of traditional royal sweets, the sort once served in the Joseon court, paired with tea and eaten slowly in the quiet of Hwaseong Haenggung Palace. It is deliberately unhurried and built for international visitors, kept to a small group of up to 30 people per seating, so there is room to ask what each sweet is and why the court ate it that way. If you are already in Suwon for the Suwon Hwaseong Festival, it is an easy way to step out of the crowds for an hour and spend it inside the palace itself.
[Program Information]
Date & Time: 10. 5.(Mon) ~ 10. 11.(Sun) 13:30, 16:30 (approx. 60 min)
Location: Uhwagwan, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
Eligibility: International tourists aged 12 and above (born in 2014 or earlier, with their birthday already passed), Up to 30 participants per session
1. Make Yullan, a traditional royal confection from the Joseon Dynasty, using chestnuts, a seasonal autumn ingredient.
2. Enjoy six types of traditional royal sweets from the Joseon Dynasty while taking in the tranquil atmosphere of Hwaseong Haenggung Palace.
Suwon Hwaseong Festival, one of the representative festivals of Korea!
Create special memories as you experience the flavors and beauty of Korea against the picturesque backdrop of Hwaseong Haenggung Palace!
Purchase Notice
1. The program lasts approximately 60 minutes and takes place outdoors.
2. Traffic is expected to be congested due to the festival on the day of the event, and parking may be difficult. We recommend using public transportation whenever possible.
3. Photos or videos may be taken for promotional and documentation purposes.
4. If you have any food allergies, please inform our CS center when making your reservation.
5. Please note that participation may not be possible if you arrive after the scheduled start time, in order to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
6. This program is exclusively for international tourists. Reservations made by Korean nationals may be canceled.
7. Participants must be 12 years of age or older. (Born in 2014 or earlier and must have already passed their birthday.)
8. A maximum of 30 participants can join each session.
Eligible Users
Ineligible Nationalities/Regions
- South Korea
How to Use
1. Select your preferred option and make a reservation for your desired date.
2. Check the voucher sent to your mobile or email.
※ Voucher will be sent after your reservation is confirmed.
3. On the day of your reservation, visit the ticket booth at Haenggung Plaza and present your voucher.
4. After your voucher is verified, exchange it for an admission wristband and enter the venue.
Experience Location
Location Name: Uhwagwan
Address: 246 Sinpung-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaCancellation Policy
- Cancellations 1 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
