수원 화성 - Hwaseong Fortress
2014/04/19 @ 수원 [Suwon]
The main reason Alyssa & Ryan came down to Suwon was to explore the fortress. We began the day by eating delicious food at 화로구이 [Hwalo-gui] and strolling through 팔달문 시장 [Paldalmun Market]. We walked along the southern and eastern walls of
수원 화성 [Hwaseong Fortress] on this particular visit. We stopped along the way for pictures and even some kite flying. Unfortunately, we were a bit too late to take the dragon wagon tour of the fortress. Hopefully, I'll have the chance to take that ride when my parents are here in a couple weeks.
( Springtime is nice with all the flowers. )
( Myself & Ryan )
( Ryan & Alyssa )
( There are plenty of stairs, so bring your walking shoes. )
( I think she was trying to avoid the camera. )
( Flowers )
( Getting close to the archery range. )
( 창뇽문 [Changnyongmun (East Gage)] )
( Ryan & Alyssa )
( The flags were flying, too. )
( One of the many lookouts. )
( Whatcha doin' there? )
( That man looks to be in terrible danger. )
( They let just about anybody shoot a few arrows if you're interested. )
( Some little ones )
( This guy looked like he knew what he was doing. )
( Then, everyone ran out to retrieve their arrows. )
( Alyssa tried to fly the kite. )
( Ryan tried to fly the kite. )
( Spenser tried to fly the kite. )
( We had a rough time for awhile. )
( Eventually, we got it up there. )
( Ryan )
( Alyssa, flying the kite. )
( Peeking over the edge )
( Hwaseong )
( Ryan & Alyssa )
( The view from above. )
( Another viewpoint )
( Alyssa & Ryan )
( With a fisheye )
( Ryan & Alyssa )
( Ryan & myself )
( A park )
( Hwaseong )
( Hwaseong )
( The Floodgates )
( We walked down the stream for a bit to find the stairs to get down to the almost entirely waterless floodgate. )
( Ryan saw a duck! )
( Right up front )
( A little closer )
( Exploring is fun! )
( Soon enough, we'll be seeing water pouring through these gates. )
( From the other side )
( Dragon Fountain )
( One less flower picture )
( The garden from outside the fortress )
( 장안문 [Janganmun (North Gate)] - The largest gate in Korea; even larger than 광화문 [Gwanghwamun] )
( 장안문 )
( 장안문 )
( 장안문 )
( 장안문 )
( Pathway from Janganmun into the fortress. )
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Hwaseo Station [화서역] (Seoul Subway Line 1) - Exit 1
Go out Exit 1 and hail a taxi. It shouldn't be more than 5,000 won. Tell the taxi driver "Janganmun-e kajuseyo." / "장안문에 가주세요." If the weather is nice, you could definitely make the walk.
