Suwon Hwaseong Fortress tourist attractions

Suwon (Suwon-si - 수원시) is a capital city of Gyeonggi-do Province. Suwon lies approximately 30 kilometres (20 miles) south of Seoul and is one of the most populous of Seoul's satellite cities. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety".

Suwon is a basicley a suburb of seoul. It is worth coming here for at least one day to excape seoul. Plus i found the air better here and the people alot nicer. So many people would stop to say hello. I loved it here. Go see it.

To get to suwon you must get on the korean Railway. it's the same as using the subway. very easy and it doen't cost much. It's about a 40 min ride once you leave seoul. Make sure you get on the right trian!!!

Suwon has a rich history since it was founded during the Joseon Dynasty in the 18th century as a fortress city.

The biggest attraction in Suwon would be the big wall that goes around the old part of the city. This city was so well fortified becuase it used to be the capital of korea.

It's city walls are a world heritage site and it offers a look back at South Korea's past. It's home to Hwaseong Fortress, Woncheon Amusement Park, Everland Amusement Park, The Korean Traditional Folk Village, and various temples and tombs.

Suwon best tourist attractions and places to go are listed here, including the Fortress :
1. Suwon Fortress
2. The wall around the city
3. The bastions
4. Hwaseomun
5. Seobuk Gangno
6. eojangdae
The Bell of Hyowon
Hwaseong Fortress
Seoammun
The Divine Tree

Suwon Photos :


Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. Built in 1796, the entire city used to be encircled by the walls, but now Suwon has expanded beyond this boundary



Suwon at night, full of pretty lights


Suwon south Gate



Suwon Big Bird Stadium, a venue during the 2002 FIFA World Cup and home to K-League team Suwon Samsung Bluewings


Watch Suwon Hwaseong Fortress - 24 Martial Arts Performance Video here



there was a 24 Martial Arts Performance in front of the Hwaseong Haenggung, whereby the 24 types of actual martial arts skills recorded at the Martial Arts Picture Book (Muye Dobo Tongji) are reenacted.

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Gyeongju Korea World Heritage Sites

Gyeongju or Kyongju (경주시) is a city in South Korea, lies in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province, on the coast of the East Sea (Sea of Japan). Kyongju was the capital of the Shilla Kingdom for over 1,000 years. Thousands of historic buildings and objects have been maintained well throughout the city, truly making it the "museum without walls."

Gyeongju Tourism

Gyeongju is a major tourist destination for South Koreans as well as foreign visitors. Gyeongju is also home to South Korea's first nominated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Some of Gyeongju travel sites and tourist destination including temple, pagoda, shopping, museums and market :

Buddhist Temples

Bulguk-sa, Bunhwang-sa, Golgul-sa

Cities and Towns

Gyeongju City

Historical Areas

Cheonmachong, Seogbinggo (Ice Storage)

Landmarks

Anapji Pond, Bomun Resort, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Gyerim Woods, Hwangryong-sa, Tumuli Park

Miscellaneous

Eastern Historic Zone

Museums

Gyeongju National Museum, Silla History and Science Museum

Shopping Areas

Gyeongju Folk's Hand Craft Village



Gyeongju Tower height 82m


Gyeongju - Bulguksa Bell


Gyeongju National Museum


Watch Seokguram,GYEONGJU(ancient nation 'SILLA' Kingdom) SILLA Kingdom video here



Seokguram(built in 751~774) is a man-made grotto that houses a Buddhist shrine high above Bulguksa (temple) on the eastern slope of Mt. Toham, near the historic city of Gyeongju. It was built during a golden age of Buddhist art in the Silla Dynasty and embodies the highest principles of architecture, mathematics, geometry, religion, and art of its time. It has been designated Korea's National Treasure No. 24, and along with Bulguksa was proclaimed a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in December 1995.

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