Janganmun
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Janganmun2:08
Welcome to Janganmun, the grand North Gate of Suwon Hwaseong. As a scholar of architecture, I find Janganmun to be perhaps the most significant of the fortress's four main gates. …
Listen in the app2The Grand Pavilion — A Statement of Sovereignty1:50
Standing before Janganmun, the first thing that strikes you is its sheer scale. The two-story wooden pavilion is a classic example of 'Pal-jak' style roofing, characterized by its graceful, multi-angled curves. …
Listen in the app3The Northern 'Ongseong' — The First Line of Defense1:57
Enclosing the front of Janganmun is the 'Ongseong,' a semi-circular defensive wall that creates a secondary courtyard. This was a critical feature for a gate facing the potential direction of a northern invasion. …
Listen in the app4The Buk-seo-jeok-dae — The Defensive Bastion1:51
Just to the side of Janganmun stands the 'Buk-seo-jeok-dae,' one of the specialized bastions designed to provide flanking fire for the gate. In traditional fortress design, the gate is often the weakest point, but at Hwaseong,…
Listen in the app5Cherry Blossoms and the Spring Wall Walk1:48
Now, let us walk a short distance along the wall heading east from Janganmun. This section of the fortress is famous for its 'walking tour featuring cherry blossoms.' In the spring, usually in early April, the path alongside the…
Listen in the app6The North Gate Gutter — Engineering and Drainage1:52
One often overlooked but vital piece of engineering at Janganmun is the drainage system. If you look at the base of the wall near the gate, you will see specialized stone gutters designed to divert rainwater away from the…
Listen in the app7Integration with the Modern City — The Jangan-gu Vibe1:39
Finally, let's observe how Janganmun interacts with the vibrant neighborhood around it. Unlike Paldalmun, which is isolated in a roundabout, Janganmun is more closely integrated with the 'pedestrian-only little walking street…
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As we conclude our tour of Janganmun, I hope you have gained a new perspective on this 'Majestic tower' and the northern edge of the Hwaseong Fortress. We have seen it as a royal entrance, a defensive masterpiece, and a scenic…
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What is Janganmun?
Janganmun is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 37 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.2888, 127.0142 |
| Last updated |
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