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Hwaseong Fortress – Hwahongmun Gate loop from Suwon

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Hwaseong Fortress – Hwahongmun Gate loop from Suwon

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Hwaseong Fortress – Hwahongmun Gate loop from Suwon

02:26

8.84km

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: April 18, 2026

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2.58 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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2.77 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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3.43 km

Hwaseomun Gate (West Gate), Hwaseong Fortress

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Hwaseomun is the west gate of Hwaseong Fortress. From here, the important link road led to Namyangman Bay and the West Coast (Seohae). The fortress gate is surrounded by a crescent-shaped foreshore (Ongseong), which is open on one side.

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4.01 km

Janganmun Gate (Hwaseong Fortress North Gate)

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

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4.17 km

Hwaseng Fortress Wall, Seoul

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4.27 km

Northeastern Artillery Pavilion, Hwaseong Fortress

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An artillery pavilion, called por in Korean, is an outwardly projecting structure topped with a pavilion, inside which artillery is installed for use in attacking the enemy. There are five artillery pavilions in Hwaseong Fortress.

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4.45 km

Hwahongmun Gate

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The Suwon River crosses the Hwaseong Fortress from north to south. Water gates were installed on the north and south walls to allow the river to flow through. The Hwahongmun …

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5.10 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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5.69 km

Eastern Guard Pavilion I

Castle

5.98 km

Eastern Artillery Pavilion

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8.84 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.14 km

2.29 km

1.13 km

166 m

103 m

Surfaces

6.94 km

1.60 km

230 m

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