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This site is designated as a world heritage site by the Unesco in 1997.

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Reasons for construction

Do you know Hwaseong fortress?

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• Hwaseong fortress is the wall surrounding the center of Suwon

Characteristics and history

First, it was to move the tomb of King Jeongjo's father, Sado Seja.

Second, it was to suppress old influences by using the new ones in his favor to construct the new city; thus, strengthening his position as king.

• Hwaseong was influenced by Silhak movement
• This fortress was built from 1794 to 1796 by King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty.
• Jeong Yak-yong designed it.
• Used pulleys and cranes
• Structures made effective attacks and defenses

King Jeong jo(the 22nd ruler)

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Achievements

Tour

City tour bus

Hours- twice daily at 10:30AM and 2PM

Tickets- 5,000won

• Tangpyeongchaek

- appointed as officials people from all political

factions and social classes

• Gyujanggak

- a royal library and pursued “academic politics”

• Suwon Hwaseong

- a new city (he would unfold reformist dream)

Photos

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Size and structure

• Circumference of Hwaseong Fortress's wall is an impressive 5.7km long.
• Height ranges from 4.9m to 6.2m.
• Structure- 4 main gates, ..etc

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