Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do · Historical culture festival
King Jeongjo Filial Piety Festival
October 3–4, 2026
- Dates
- October 3–4, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Oct 3; 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Oct 4
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Jeongjo Hyo Park
- Address
- 34 Jangjo 1-ro, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketSeparate Hwaseong stop · about 23 km awaySagang Traditional MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7 each month.View market details Royal tombsNext to the festival areaYungneung and Geolleung Royal TombsVisit the tombs that anchor the festival’s story of King Jeongjo and his father.View details TempleA short drive awayYongjusa TempleContinue the historical route at the temple King Jeongjo rebuilt near the royal tombs.View details Hotels near the festival
Yungneung, Byeongjeom, and Suwon
View staysSeparate the park program from the royal procession
Check the procession route
The royal procession begins in Dongtan on October 4 and follows a separate route from Jeongjo Hyo Park.
Start with the tomb story
Yungneung gives essential context for the relocation reenactment and the festival’s focus on filial devotion.
Review traffic controls
Road closures and parking restrictions can affect both the park and procession route on the main day.
King Jeongjo’s royal journey and filial devotion
At a glance
Hwaseong’s history festival centers on King Jeongjo, the relocation of Crown Prince Sado’s tomb, and the royal procession of 1795.
What to expect
Reenactments, traditional performances, martial arts, historical interpretation, folk games, and a drone show take place around the park.
Before you go
Admission is free. The procession and park programs use different locations, so confirm the route, start time, and traffic restrictions.
