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🏯 A Fortress from the Joseon Dynasty | Hwaseong Fortress (수원화성) 🇰🇷 When it comes to countries with a long and rich history and royal dynasties, South Korea is definitely one of the most fascinating. Today, I'm taking you to see the grandeur of Hwaseong Fortress, a large fortress in Suwon with walls approximately 5.7 kilometers long. It was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. This fortress was built during the reign of King Jeongjo, the 22nd king of the Joseon Dynasty, between 1794 and 1796. The reasons for its construction included national defense, the creation of a new political center, and importantly, it was built in remembrance of his father, Crown Prince Sado. Many might wonder why this fortress is connected to King Jeongjo's father? The story begins in 1762 when Prince Sado, son of King Yeongjo, clashed with his father amidst political turmoil within the royal court. Historical records also detail his behavior and mental instability. Ultimately, King Yeongjo ordered Prince Sado imprisoned in a wooden rice storage chest, where he died after several days. This event became one of the most famous tragedies in the history of the Joseon Dynasty. Later, when Prince Yi San ascended the throne as King Jeongjo in 1776, he sought to restore his father's honor. In 1789, he moved Prince Sado's tomb from Yangju to Mount Hwasan in Suwon, an area considered highly auspicious at the time (UNESCO World Heritage Centre). Subsequently, King Jeongjo envisioned developing Suwon and constructed Hwaseong Fortress, serving as a fortress, a political center, and a new city reflecting his vision. The design was significantly influenced by Jeong Yak-yong, a prominent scholar of the Silhak school (UNESCO World Heritage Centre). Interestingly, this fortress was not merely a city wall, but incorporated military, scientific, and architectural concepts from both the East and West of the time, earning it recognition as one of the most outstanding military architectural works of the 18th century (UNESCO World Heritage Centre). Subsequently, during the Korean War (1950–1953), Hwaseong Fortress suffered extensive damage before undergoing restoration and reconstruction. Modern restoration began in earnest in 1964, utilizing historical evidence from original construction documents as key information for the restoration process (UNESCO World Heritage Centre). In 1801, the Hwaseong Seongyeok Uigwe was compiled, detailing the construction of Hwaseong Fortress, including blueprints and construction procedures. The details of the project are therefore very important documents in preserving this fortress to this day (UNESCO World Heritage Centre). 🗓️ Simplified Timeline 1762 — Prince Sado dies after being imprisoned in a wooden chest. 1776 — Prince Yisan ascends the throne as King Jeongjo. King Jeongjo, the 22nd king of the Joseon Dynasty. 1789 — King Jeongjo moved his father's tomb to the Hwasan Mountain area in Suwon. 1794–1796 — Construction of Hwaseong Fortress began. 1801 — The construction record, Hwaseong Seongyeok Uigwe, was compiled. 1950–1953 — The fortress suffered damage during the Korean War. 1964 onwards — Serious restoration and conservation efforts began. 1997 — Hwaseong Fortress was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For those wanting to visit, it's easy to get from Seoul to Suwon, taking less than an hour by most routes. Unfortunately, the sun was very strong on the day I visited 🥵☀️, so I couldn't explore the entire wall. But just seeing the grandeur of the place in person was worth it. ⏰ Opening Hours and Activities 🏯 Hwaseong Fortress Wall · Open 24 hours a day · Open day and night · Free admission (Suwon City) 🏯 Hwaseong Haenggung Palace · Open daily 09:00–18:00 · In 2026, there will be a Night Opening from May 1st–November 1st, only on Fridays–Sundays and public holidays. · Nighttime hours: 18:00–21:30, ticket sales/entry close at 21:00 (Suwon City) 🎈 Flying Suwon · Weekdays 13:00–21:30 · Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 11:00–21:30 · Last flight 21:30 · Service is subject to weather and wind conditions, so please check flight status again on the day you plan to go (flyingsuwon.com) 🏹 Traditional Korean Archery (국궁체험) · March–October 09:30–17:30 · November–February 09:30–17:00 · Lunch break 12:00–13:00 · Sessions run every 30 minutes · Location: Yeonmudae (연무대) (Suwon City) 📍 Hwaseong Fortress (수원화성) Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea 🇰🇷 #HwaseongFortress #Suwon #SuwonHwaseong #TravelKorea #SAILORMAX
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