Kyonggi-do Vacations, Kyonggi-do Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: I woke up later than expected on Thursday and had the decision of whether i could be bothered to go to Suwon or if i was going to spend the day trying to catch up with my travel blog, which was slowly but surely not getting updated enough! Thankfully the sensible and active side of my brain kicked into action and i found myself aboard the subway a little after 13.00 and on my way. Something always strikes me as both peculiar and fu...

So the family decided to come join me on my extended time in country. They actually love it here which is kind of refreshing. Living close to so many civilian contractors who work for the government, you hardly see someone that is adventurous and loves the experience that comes with living such a unique place as korea, thankfully my family falls into the minority of those who actually enjoy such an exciting time. We can now have great travel adventures together. WOO HOOO

Hwaseong Fortress is located in Suwon, Republic of Korea.  King Jeongjo (22nd King of the Joseon Dynasty) ordered construction to begin in January 1794 in order to honor and move the remains of his father, Crown Prince Jangheon (AKA Crown Prince Sado), from Yangju to Suwon.  Construction was completed in September 1796.  The short time in construction and the relative low price was attributed to Sihak (a new type of practical learning in the 18th Century).  During its co...

Here are some pictures of South Korea. 22 December 2006 - 07 January 2007.