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Hwaseong Fortress or Suwon Hwaseong is a fortification surrounding the centre of Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, in South Korea. It was built from 1794 to 1796 by King Jeongjo of the Joseon dynasty to house and honour the remains of his father, Prince Sado.
attractions: Hwaseong Haenggung, Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (Dongbukgakru), Yeonmudae, Janganmun Gate, Hwahong Gate (Hwahongmun, Buksumun), Suwon Hwaseong Museum, Hwaseomun Gate, Suwon Museum of Art, Pasaseong Fortress, Hyowon's Bell, restaurants: Jin Mi Chicken, Boyoung Mandoo, YongSeong Tongdak, 남문통닭 본점, 북문 유치회관, Suwon Mandu, 명성돼지갈비, Maehyang Whole Chicken, Yeonmil, Jung Jiyoung Coffee Roasters
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Hwaseong Fortress or Suwon Hwaseong is a fortification surrounding the centre of Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, in South Korea. It was built from 1794 to 1796 by King Jeongjo of the Joseon dynasty to house and honour the remains of his father, Prince Sado.
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Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Suwon, South Korea, is a captivating blend of history and architecture. Constructed in the late 18th century by King Jeongjo, it stands as a testament to Korean ingenuity. The fortress is renowned for its well-preserved walls, watchtowers, and gates, offering visitors a journey back in time. One of the fortress's highlights is its innovative design, incorporating both traditional Korean and Western military elements. The Suwoncheon stream flows through the fortress, adding a scenic charm. The intricate stonework and strategic layout showcase the military prowess of the Joseon Dynasty. Exploring Hwaseong Fortress is like stepping into a living museum. The various pavilions and command posts provide insight into the daily life and military strategies of the time. The commanding view from the Suwon Hwaseong Museum allows visitors to appreciate the grandeur of the entire fortress. Furthermore, the fortress hosts cultural events, reenactments, and festivals that breathe life into its historical ambiance. Whether strolling along the walls or enjoying the tranquil surroundings, Hwaseong Fortress offers a rich cultural experience for history enthusiasts and casual tourists alike. It stands as a symbol of South Korea's commitment to preserving its heritage and is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a deep dive into the country's past.
ajleeblogajleeblog
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Suwon Hwaseong is a dream fortress built by the king Jeongjo as a reformation ruler during the Joseon Dynasty. It is a second-to-none architectural structure we are proud of. Although many parts of the fortress had been damaged during the Japanese colonial era and Korean War, it had been repaired and restored since 1975 based on the”The Construction Records of the Hwaseong Fortress (Hwaseong Songyouk eugye)”, UNESCO memory of the world that records its construction conditions. The restored Suwon Hwaseong Fortress was registered ® as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in 1977 as its superiority was recognized. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is located in downtown area of Suwon and Dulle-gil Trail that stretches about 5.7km is formed long the fortress. There are diverse ways to enjoy 😉 the beauty of this Fortress. You may slowly take a walk around the Fortress, feeling the breath of king 🤴 Jeongjo who had love for the people and filial piety,or you may focus on Jeong yakyong’s excellent scientific achievement that demonstrates the highlight of civil engineering and construction. Just by strolling along the Fortress, you will enjoy fascinating artistic values as well as breathtaking landscapes. Experience a totally different scene anywhere on this connected trail.
G Haang BayungG Haang Bayung
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Hwaseong fortress is one of the most significant historical place in korea. It is also a world heritage declared by UNESCO. We were staying at Yongton in Suwon. It took about 40-45 minutes to reach there using local transport. For our busy schedule in Korea, we go there in the evening, and obviously we found the gate as closed. As the main gate is closed, so we started to climbing by the hill-track cause the fortress is allocated in a big area. So it’s not a problem, if you found the door as closed. There is a lots of things to see. When we started to climbing first of all we found a Buddhists temple. A huge statue of Gautam buddha was there. Then we saw the wall of protecting fortress. The wall is surrounding the whole area (miniature version of great wall 😉). In that wall there was some guards room. We continued our climbing following the wall. When we arrived at top of the hill. A place we found, from where the whole Suwon city can be seen. We saw the beautiful cityscape of Suwon city. If you want to visit any Korean histrionically significant place, I will recommend you to visit Suwon Hwaseong Fortress.
Usama Al MahiUsama Al Mahi
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Certainly the biggest draw for Suwon, and one of the biggest tourist attractions in all of Korea, this 200+ year old fortress is great. Nowadays you can walk along the walls for free, making a circle around the old city (mostly 3-story shops now) while surrounded on all sides by mountains and a modern city of over 1,000,000 people. Despite the modern world encroaching, it's still pretty easy to see how incredible this place must have seemed when it was first built. Walking the walls can take anywhere from 2 hours to 6 hours, depending on how far you decide to walk, how many breaks you take, and whether you decide to walk or take a cab back to your starting point. My recommendation is walking the walls on the way out and then walking outside the walls on the way back. Although walking the wall is cool, seeing it from outside is certainly more impressive. And best of all, it is free. The only thing that costs money is a visit to the emergency palace, and even that is super cheap. Highly recommended
Gunnar CayaGunnar Caya
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Suwon was one of four main regional government centers during the Joseon dynasty. Hwaseong Fortress, built to protect the city, was designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site on December 12, 1997 for its historical value. The fortress offers various performances daily as well as the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival every fall. The walls stretch for 5.7 kilometers, with Paldalsan Mountain at the center. The fortress, constructed from 1794 to 1796, was built as a display of King Jeongjo’s filial piety towards his father and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power. Suwon Hwaseong Stamp Tour, Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley, Gukgung (Traditional Korean Archery), Hanok Technology Exhibition Hall, Animation Video - Tour of Hwaseong Fortress with Hwaseong the Mascot, Bell of Hyowon – Bell Ringing Experience, Flying Suwon. Individuals - Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 700 won / Children 500 won Groups - Adults 700 won / Teenager 500 won / Children 300 won
wasim akramwasim akram
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Incredible place with lots of history. The fact that it is intertwined with the modern city is particularly interesting as it offers a direct contrast between the past history and the current one which is developing. I was surprised that for a metropolitan area of nearly 20million people, how few people were actually at this location. I visited both during day time and late into the evening and found very few people there, no lines to get in and hardly any tourists (literally less than 5 people who weren't locals). Day time visits are really hot and humid, whereas evening visits are more agreeable, though still humid. The Wall's lights stay in until about midnight. At the risk of changing the dynamics of this place being so sparesly visited, I do recommended checking it out, as I found it to be culturally enriching, and a beautiful site overall. Do take plenty of water.
Pablo CuellarPablo Cuellar
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