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Suwon is home to Suwon
Hwaseong Fortress, which is designated as an international cultural
asset by UNESCO. The architecture of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is famous
for its scientific and strategic competence, and is a favorite spot
for leisurely strolls due to its beautiful surroundings. Other popular
tourist attractions in the area include the Korean Folk Village,
Everland Amusement Park, and the pottery manufacturers of Ichon.
Tourist Sites
Recommended Sites
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Suwonhwaseong fortress
Address : Ingye-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Kyeonggi , Jangan-gu,
Gwonseon-gu, Ilwon
Description :
Suwonhwaseong fortress is the official fortress of Suwon-si,
Gyeonggi-do, from the latter days of Joseon Period (1392-1910). The
fortress began construction in 1794 and finished in 1796. it was
built to show the King’s filial piety toward his father Jangheonseja,
and also to build a new city with its own economic power. The
fortress wall is 5.52km long and it has a great variety of military
facilities you cannot find at other fortress. At the top of the
fortress wall, Yeojang was stacked up to nd watch the enemy. There
are four gates in each direction, the north gate called Janganmun,
the south gate called Paldalmun, the east gate, Changryongmun, and
the west gate, Hwaseomun. A stream passes by the fortress, and where
the water meets the fortress, they built Sumun gates. There are
seven arch-style Sumuns, and above it a pavilion called Hwahongmun.
Suwonhwaseong fortress was constructed under the advice of Yu Hyeong-Won
(1622-1673) and Jeong Yak-Yong (1762-1836), and it is evaluated that
its fortress wall was built very scientifically. The fortress wall
was built using Seokjae and Jeondol (bricks), and the holes, through
which you can be defended from arrows and long spears, were also
used to fire guns. Jeong Yak-Yong invented Geojunggi, which uses a
hwalcha (lever) to lift up heavy stones, and it greatly reduced the
construction time. Suwonhwaseong went through many turbulent times
and damage, and in The june 25 Battle, many of the facilities became
so damaged that they were just left that way. The fortress
restoration initiative started in 1975, and finished in 1979. But
from Paldalmun to Dongnamgakru, a space of 491 meters, has still not
been renovated. The fortress became designated as Historical
Monument No. 3, in January 1963, and in December 1997, it was
designated on UNESCO’s World Cultural Asset.
Directions :
Get off Suwon Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line) and go to exit
No.1
From a bus stop on the opposite side, take a bus headed Hwaseomun
and get off at Jangan Park bus stop.
Information :
- Inquiries : Hwaseong Administration Office Tel : 031-228-2716
(Kor,Jap,Eng)
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Information provided by Korea National Tourism Organization.
