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Hwaseong Fortress

Name: Hwaseong Fortress
Rating: 2

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Location: South Korea

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1. Hwaseong Fortress – Yeonmudae Observation Post loop from Godeung-dong

7.74km

02:09

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hwaseong Fortress – Hwahongmun Gate loop from Yeong-dong

8.82km

02:26

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hwaseong Fortress – View of Suwon loop from Paldallo 1-ga

4.25km

01:12

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Maik

May 31, 2018

Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon City was built at the end of the 18th century on the orders of King Jeongjo.

With a considerable length of 5099 meters, the wall originally served as a protective barrier for the entire city. 18 gates served as entry and exit into the fortress. During the Japanese colonial era and during the Korean War, the fortress was badly damaged. It was largely restored from the 1970s onwards.

In 1997, the fortress was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site as a World Heritage Site.

The fortress is absolutely impressive and should not be missing in any trip to Korea. From Seoul you can easily and quickly take the local trains to Suwon.

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Elevation 130 m

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1. Hwaseong Fortress – Yeonmudae Observation Post loop from Godeung-dong

2. Hwaseong Fortress – Hwahongmun Gate loop from Yeong-dong

3. Hwaseong Fortress – View of Suwon loop from Paldallo 1-ga

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