Hwaseomun Gate
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China14,204 contributions
Nov 2022
Hwaseong's west gate is a less remarkable fare when compared with the other three. Hwaseomun is a neat structure that guards the Joseon walled city. A landmark when exploring the UNESCO heritage.
Written 15 November 2022
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Mr C
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Jul 2019
This is to my eye the most impressive of the 4 gates of the Hwaseong fortress. It is the western gate and has a complex entrance structure and pavilion.
Written 14 August 2019
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palawanismyhome
Palawan Island, Philippines24,513 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
If you are visiting this gate there is a model display of workers showing the tools they used to construct the fortress. This is very interesting and very well thought out. There are about 40 workers, all dressed in white and four different machines from 250 years ago.
Written 19 July 2018
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kpiddy
Brisbane, Australia12,256 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Each step of the way along the 5.52 kilometre fortress wall was ever-changing, while the ornate buildings along the way looked similar, turrets, guard houses and gates had their own individual architectural features, this included the west gate, Hwaseomun Gate. The gate was built in 1795-96 during the 19th year of King Jeongjo's reign.
The gate had symmetry consisting of a semi-circular walled walkway, watchtower and large pavilion, such beauty for what was used for military purposes. The gate has remained intact over the years and because of this is listed as the National Treasure #403. The whole walk of the fortress walls was well worth it and delightful, to be able to freely explore and photograph striking aspects of the buildings and the scenery.
The gate had symmetry consisting of a semi-circular walled walkway, watchtower and large pavilion, such beauty for what was used for military purposes. The gate has remained intact over the years and because of this is listed as the National Treasure #403. The whole walk of the fortress walls was well worth it and delightful, to be able to freely explore and photograph striking aspects of the buildings and the scenery.
Written 9 July 2018
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Adventurers049
Brisbane, Australia3,377 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
This is the western gate to the fort complex and is quite impressive due to it's size.
It is well preserved.
It is well preserved.
Written 22 March 2018
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Mesy
Bangkok, Thailand283 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
Hwaseomun is also one of the main gate of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. But this gate has very nice architecture. So it's the most popular shooting spot of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. It's not too far from Janganmun.
Written 2 November 2017
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jjuliee1
Toronto, Canada74 contributions
Nov 2016
We rented a bike near by the Suwon Hwaseong Museum and road it around the Hwaseomun Gate. It was a great experience and we got to see the beautiful gate and go around the nearby neighbourhood as well.
Written 8 October 2017
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Sam
Washington DC, DC12,004 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
One of so many gates around the fortress. Great for pics. Favorite spot to walk around Suwon! Nice view from top also
Written 14 May 2017
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Vishous92
Rostock, Germany77 contributions
Oct 2016
This place offers some great views!
You can walk around the whole inner city. Walk up the hill to have a beautiful view.
It's worth to walk the whole circle.
You can walk around the whole inner city. Walk up the hill to have a beautiful view.
It's worth to walk the whole circle.
Written 3 January 2017
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Linda M
Abbotsford, Canada743 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
The are 4 gates to the fortress, North, South, East and West. Hwaseomun gate is the West gate. It is worth it to see all 4 gates to admire their enormity and beauty. It is also worth it to go inside the fortress and visit the grounds.
Written 17 April 2016
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