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Hwaseong Fortress – Eastern Command Post loop from Hwaseo Elementary School

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Hwaseong Fortress – Eastern Command Post loop from Hwaseo Elementary School

Moderate

4.8

(13)

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Hwaseong Fortress – Eastern Command Post loop from Hwaseo Elementary School

02:10

7.82km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.55 km

View of Suwon

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2

1.55 km

Seojangdae (Western Command Post)

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The Seojangdae Command Post was built in 1794 and is located in the western part of the fortress on top of Mount Paldal. From here you have a great view of the city of Suwon.

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1.75 km

Hwaseong Fortress

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

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2.67 km

Paldal Global Market

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5

3.71 km

6

4.58 km

Eastern Command Post

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A command post, called jangdae in Korean, is the center from which a military commander would direct soldiers during military drills and war. In Hwaseong Fortress, there are two command …

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4.66 km

Large Lawn at Hwaseong Fortress

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8

5.98 km

Janganmun is the northern gate of Hwaseong Fortress and the largest of the existing main gates.

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7.82 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

1.92 km

1.19 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

4.97 km

1.86 km

417 m

339 m

202 m

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Saturday 12 September

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