| 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.
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| 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 (No.
5, No.5-1, No.7, No.7-2, No.11, No.11-1) headed Hwaseomun and get off at Jangan Park
bus stop. From Suwon Subway Station to Jangan Park, takes 10 min by taxi.
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| Information |
1. Inquiries: Hwaseong Administration Office Tel:
+82-31-228-2716 (Korean)
2. Closed: None
3. Fee: Free
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