Hwasong Fortress was first built in 1794-1796. This is the first Korean fortress designed and constucted using European technology. The king Jeongjo planned to move the capital of Korea here once, but due to his early death his dream did not fulfill.

The palace was built inside the fortress to accomodate the king when he visited the city of Suwon/the fortress.

A walking tour of the fortress and the auxiliary king's palace Haenggung will cover about 6-7 km.

This tour also includes visiting Royal Tombs of the Chosun Dynasty, where Jeongjo and his farther, Crown Prince Sado are buried.

After the tour we are going to relax in a traditional Korean bath house!

Hwasong Fortress (UNESCO heritage), Royal Tombs, and traditional Korean Bath