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- Hwaseong Fortress
Hwaseong Fortress
Hwaseong Fortress is yet another of South Korea's UNESCO World
Heritage sites. The fortress is situated in Suwon, a city south of
Seoul central but still within the greater Seoul area. Hwaseong
Fortress was completed in 1796 in order to protect the capital from
Japanese invasions. The 3.5-mile (5.7km) fortress wall weaves in
and out of the modern buildings and roads of Suwon. Visitors to
Suwon can climb parts of the fortress wall and marvel at the
intricate and often colourful architecture that makes this
extraordinary stone edifice blend in to its surroundings in a
typically Korean, harmonious fashion. The Hwaseong fortress
includes 41 watchtowers, the Great South Gate, Paldalmun and Seobuk
Gongsimdon. There are also some traditional teahouses in the
vicinity of the most popular sections of the wall where visitors
can stop for a refreshing cup of iced tea.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language is Korean.
Money
South Korea's monetary unit is the won (KRW). Currency can be
exchanged at most banks and at casinos, and travellers cheques
cashed at authorised banks and hotels. Most merchants in the cities
accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards, but
Koreans traditionally prefer cash. ATMs at banks are usually
accessible only during banking hours, and instructions on the
machines are generally only in Korean. Public ATMs at convenience
stores and subway stations are generally available 24 hours. US
Dollars are an accepted form of foreign currency and can be used as
US Dollars in the areas around the American Military bases in South
Korea.
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