지화문은 남한산성의 정문으로 성곽의 남쪽에 있다. 4개의 대문 가운데 규모가 가장 크고 웅장하다. 병자호란 당시 인조가 한양의 궁궐을 버리고 남한산성으로 피난할 때 들어온 문이라는 기록이 전해진다. 성문의 이름은 18세기 정조 임금이 성곽을 개축하면서 인화로써 성을 지킨다는 의미로 지은 이름이다. 1976년 정면 3칸, 측면 3칸 규모로 복원되었다.

Jihwamun Gate is the main gate of Namhansanseong located in the south of the fortress. Among the four gates, Jihwamun is the largest and most magnificent. It is reported that the gate was used when King Injo abandoned the palace in Hanyang and took refuge in this fortress during Byeongjahoran, this war was started by the Qing dynasty in 1636.The name of the gate, Jihwamun was given by King Jeongjo when the fortress was rebuilt in the 18th century. It reflects his wish to protect the fortress with harmony among people. In 1976 the gate was restored to one with three bays each in front and the side.