Places to go in Gyeonggido

Mt. Manisan
Mt. Manisan, 469m high, of Ganghwado Island in West Sea has large numbers of cultural relics. Most wellknown relic is Chamseongdan, a stone altar. It is said that Dangun Wanggeom,the founder of the Gojoseon(2333-108B.C.), the oldest kingdom in Korea, held sacrificial rites to heaven here.

Hwaseong Fortress
Hwaseong is a fortress constructed in the 18th century during the reign of King Jeongjo(1752~1800) of Joseon dynasty(1392-1910). With its scientific method of construction, Hwaseong is high valued as a cultural heritage. You can find its majestic figure harmonizing with the modern city Suwon.

 

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