Introduction:
Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and the official fortress of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do. The fortress (constructed from 1794 to 1796) was built as a show of the King’s filial piety towards his
Directions [Subway]Get off at Suwon Station (Seoul Subway Line 1) Take Bus 2, 7, 7-2, 8, or 13 and get off at Jongno 4-geori (intersection) bus stop. Walk 5-minutes to fortress.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-290-3600
Information:
Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and the official fortress of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do.
The fortress (constructed from 1794 to 1796) was built as a show of the King’s filial piety towards his father Jangheonseja and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power. The fortress wall stretches for a total of 5.52km and has a great variety of military facilities that’s hard to find anywhere else.
Four gates face each of the cardinal directions—Janganmun (north), Paldalmun (south), Changnyongmun (east), and Hwaseomun (west)—and the seven-arch style Sumun gates straddle the point where the nearby stream reaches the palace.
Above the Sumun gates is a pavilion called Hwahongmun.
Hwaseong Fortress was constructed under the guidance of Yu Hyeong-Won (1622-1673) and Jeong Yak-Yong (1762-1836), and is believed to have been constructed very scientifically.
The fortress wall was built using Seokjae and Jeondol (bricks) and the holes between the bricks are just big enough to fire guns, arrows, or long spears through in case of an attack.
During construction of the fortress Jeong Yak-Yong invented ‘Geojunggi,’ which uses a ‘hwalcha’ (lever) to lift up heavy stones, greatly reducing construction time.
The Suwon Hwaseong Fortress went through many turbulent times and damage, and in the battle of June 25th, many of the facilities became so damaged that they were deemed irreparable.
Even though the fortress restoration initiative (1975-1979) restored many of the sites to their former glory, Paldalmun to Dongnamgakru (an area 491 meters in length) has still not been renovated.
The fortress was designated as Historical Monument No.
3 in January 1963, and in December 1997, it was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. a variety of performances and evens are held everyday and Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival takes place every autumn. >> Click here for more on Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Telephone: +82-31-290-3600
Current:
Status Historic Site No.
3 (Designated on 21 January 1963) Closed N/A (Open all year round) Activity Gukgung (Korean Traditional Archery) Activity - 10 arrows = 2,000 won
Operating:Operating
Hours Summer season 09:00-18:00Winter season 09:00-17:00 Parking Facilities Available (Hwaseong Haeunggung, Yeonmudae, Changnyongmun Gate) (Cars: 2,000 won for 3 hours / Buses: 4,000 won for 1 day) Admission Fees Individual - Adults 1,000 won / Youth 700 won / Children 500 won Group (over 30 people) - Adults 700 won / Youth 500 won / Children 300 won Parking Fees Small·Middle-sized car 2,000 won for the first 3 hours / 10,000 won for one-day Large-sized car 4,000 won for the first 3 hours / 15,000 won for one-day * 200 won for every additional 10 minute Facility Utilization Fees [Hwaseong Train (one-way)] Individuals - Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,100 won / Children 700 won Groups - Adults 1,200 won / Teenagers 850 won / Children 550 won * Free: Babies (ages 3 or younger) * 50% discount: People with disabilities, Seniors (ages 65 or more), and men of national merit [Hwaseong Train] -
Operating:Operating
hours 10:00-17:50 * Will not operate in the case of snow, rain and cold weather. - Route: Paldalsan Mountain (Seongsinsa Temple) - Hwaseomun Gate - Jangan Park - Jangan Gate - Hwahongmun Gate - Yeonmudae - Duration: 30 minute one way - Ticket booth (departure / arrival): Paldalsan Mountain +82-31-228-4863 / Yeonmudae +82-31-228-4868 Korean Info.
Service Korean Culture & Tourism Guide Interpretation Services Offered Korean Culture & Tourism Guide: English & Japanese
Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and the official fortress of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do. The fortress (constructed from 1794 to 1796) was built as a show of the King’s filial piety towards his
Directions [Subway]Get off at Suwon Station (Seoul Subway Line 1) Take Bus 2, 7, 7-2, 8, or 13 and get off at Jongno 4-geori (intersection) bus stop. Walk 5-minutes to fortress.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-290-3600
Information:
Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and the official fortress of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do.
The fortress (constructed from 1794 to 1796) was built as a show of the King’s filial piety towards his father Jangheonseja and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power. The fortress wall stretches for a total of 5.52km and has a great variety of military facilities that’s hard to find anywhere else.
Four gates face each of the cardinal directions—Janganmun (north), Paldalmun (south), Changnyongmun (east), and Hwaseomun (west)—and the seven-arch style Sumun gates straddle the point where the nearby stream reaches the palace.
Above the Sumun gates is a pavilion called Hwahongmun.
Hwaseong Fortress was constructed under the guidance of Yu Hyeong-Won (1622-1673) and Jeong Yak-Yong (1762-1836), and is believed to have been constructed very scientifically.
The fortress wall was built using Seokjae and Jeondol (bricks) and the holes between the bricks are just big enough to fire guns, arrows, or long spears through in case of an attack.
During construction of the fortress Jeong Yak-Yong invented ‘Geojunggi,’ which uses a ‘hwalcha’ (lever) to lift up heavy stones, greatly reducing construction time.
The Suwon Hwaseong Fortress went through many turbulent times and damage, and in the battle of June 25th, many of the facilities became so damaged that they were deemed irreparable.
Even though the fortress restoration initiative (1975-1979) restored many of the sites to their former glory, Paldalmun to Dongnamgakru (an area 491 meters in length) has still not been renovated.
The fortress was designated as Historical Monument No.
3 in January 1963, and in December 1997, it was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. a variety of performances and evens are held everyday and Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival takes place every autumn. >> Click here for more on Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Telephone: +82-31-290-3600
Current:
Status Historic Site No.
3 (Designated on 21 January 1963) Closed N/A (Open all year round) Activity Gukgung (Korean Traditional Archery) Activity - 10 arrows = 2,000 won
Operating:Operating
Hours Summer season 09:00-18:00Winter season 09:00-17:00 Parking Facilities Available (Hwaseong Haeunggung, Yeonmudae, Changnyongmun Gate) (Cars: 2,000 won for 3 hours / Buses: 4,000 won for 1 day) Admission Fees Individual - Adults 1,000 won / Youth 700 won / Children 500 won Group (over 30 people) - Adults 700 won / Youth 500 won / Children 300 won Parking Fees Small·Middle-sized car 2,000 won for the first 3 hours / 10,000 won for one-day Large-sized car 4,000 won for the first 3 hours / 15,000 won for one-day * 200 won for every additional 10 minute Facility Utilization Fees [Hwaseong Train (one-way)] Individuals - Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,100 won / Children 700 won Groups - Adults 1,200 won / Teenagers 850 won / Children 550 won * Free: Babies (ages 3 or younger) * 50% discount: People with disabilities, Seniors (ages 65 or more), and men of national merit [Hwaseong Train] -
Operating:Operating
hours 10:00-17:50 * Will not operate in the case of snow, rain and cold weather. - Route: Paldalsan Mountain (Seongsinsa Temple) - Hwaseomun Gate - Jangan Park - Jangan Gate - Hwahongmun Gate - Yeonmudae - Duration: 30 minute one way - Ticket booth (departure / arrival): Paldalsan Mountain +82-31-228-4863 / Yeonmudae +82-31-228-4868 Korean Info.
Service Korean Culture & Tourism Guide Interpretation Services Offered Korean Culture & Tourism Guide: English & Japanese
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