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Hwaseong Fortress
Gyeonggi-do · South Korea
Conquer the majestic Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon's UNESCO-listed Joseon Dynasty gem encircling the city in a 5.74km stone-and-brick embrace. Built by King Jeongjo to honor his father, stride panoramic walls for epic views, secret passages, and living history reenactments. This 1997 heritage icon promises timeless tales and triumphant vibes. Book now to claim your crown.
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Suwon Hwaseong Fortress5:14
Welcome, esteemed traveler, to the magnificent expanse of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, an unparalleled architectural triumph of the late eighteenth century. As we stand here at the precipice of history, gazing upon these formidable…
Listen in the app2The Mighty Gate and the Protective Ongseong4:25
We now approach one of the four mighty gates that serve as the primary entrances into the vast complex of Hwaseong Fortress. Take a moment to look up at the soaring rooflines and the massive wooden doors heavily reinforced with…
Listen in the app3The Fortress Walls and the Protruding Chiseong4:19
We are now walking along the elevated pathways of the main fortress walls, an incredibly scenic route that stretches for a remarkable five kilometers around the historic center of Suwon. As you stroll along this elevated vantage…
Listen in the app4The Formidable Poru Artillery Pavilions4:17
Continuing our journey along the fortified perimeter, we now arrive at a distinct wooden structure built directly atop one of the protruding stone bastions we just explored. This enclosed, highly fortified wooden building is…
Listen in the app5The Ingenious Gongsimdon Observation Tower4:36
We have now arrived at what is undeniably one of the most exceptional and tactically fascinating structures in the entire complex, the Gongsimdon. As you stand before this tall, imposing brick and stone edifice, take a moment to…
Listen in the app6The Tactical Nodae Crossbow Platform4:28
Just a short distance from the hollow tower, we find ourselves standing upon an elevated, open air brick platform known as the Nodae. Walk to the center of this sturdy, geometric structure and look out over the sweeping vistas of…
Listen in the app7The Secretive Ammun Passageways4:26
As we continue our exploration, we must step away from the grand, imposing structures that dominate the skyline and look carefully toward the darker, more secluded sections of the stone wall. If you look closely at the masonry in…
Listen in the app8The Scenic Kakru Corner Pavilions4:17
Ascending once more to the highest elevated sections of the fortress wall, we arrive at a breathtaking, ornately decorated wooden structure positioned precisely at one of the dramatic bends in the fortification. This splendid…
Listen in the app9The Militant Bongdon Beacon Tower4:24
Our final destination along the fortress wall brings us before a massive, deeply impressive brick structure that differs wildly in appearance from the wooden pavilions we have previously explored. Rising dramatically from the…
Listen in the app10Closing4:20
As our extensive journey along the magnificent walls of Suwon Hwaseong draws to a close, we must pause to answer the profound question that inevitably arises when standing amidst such perfection. How is it possible that a…
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What is Hwaseong Fortress?
Hwaseong Fortress is a place in Gyeonggi-do · South Korea with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Gyeonggi-do · South Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 44 min 46 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.2881, 127.0231 |
| Last updated |
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