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Western Bastion I of Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon

Chi are turret-like protruding sections placed at regular intervals along a fortress from which defenders could protect the fortress and drive back an approaching enemy. There are ten such structures at Hwaseong. The term chi, which literally means "a pheasant," was applied to these structures because pheasants are adept at hiding in grass and remaining watchful. Seoilchi is located between Seobukgangnu (Northwestern Pavilion) and Seoporu (Western Cannon Fort).

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Western Artillery Bastion of Hwaseong Fortress, S...
	Seoporu, one of the five cannon forts at Hwaseong Fortress, is located between Seobukgangnu and Seojangdae. It was built on May 30, 1796, in the 20th year of King Jeongjo’s reign, as a three-tiered structure on the bastion to enable the fortress’s defenders to fire cannon directly at enemy forces.

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Western Bastion II of Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon

Chi are turret-like protruding sections placed at regular intervals along a fortress from which defenders could protect the fortress  and drive back an approaching enemy. There are ten such structures at Hwaseong. The term chi, which literally means "a pheasant," was applied to these structures because pheasants are adept at hiding in grass and remaining watchful. Seoichi is located between Seoporu (Western Cannon Fort) and Seojangdae (Western Command Post).

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Western Archery Bastion of Hwaseong Fortress, Suwo...
	Nodae is a raised platform set up on a fortress to enable the fortress’s defenders to fire multiple volleys of arrows at enemy troops. Hwaseong Fortress has two such crossbow platforms: this one and the one in the Northeastern section. Seonodae, located on the summit of Mt. Paldal, is an octagonal brick structure that commands a view of all directions.

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Western Command Post of Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon

Jangdae is a command post. Seojangdae, built between August 11 and September 29, 1794, in the 18th year of the reign of King Jeongjo, is located in the western section of the fortress on the summit of Mt. Paldal. The inscription “Hwaseongjangdae” on the frame hung on the wall was handwritten by King Jeongjo. On February 12, 1795, King Jeongjo paid homage at Hyeollyungwon, his father’s tomb, and then visited Seojangdae, where the Joseon troops were engaged in defense training un...

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Western Secret Gate of Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon
	Hwaseong Fortress has five secret gates for the passage of people, cattle, and military supplies. Seoammun, which is a well-hidden passage made with the use of geographical features, was built in June 18, 1796 (the 20th year of King Jeongjo’s reign).

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Western Guard Pavilion of Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon
	This wooden structure was built on a bastion of the fortress wall on August 18, 1796 (the 20th year of King Jeongjo’s reign). One of the five sentry posts at Hwaseong Fortress, it was built as a vantage point from which to spot enemy troops approaching Seoammun (Western Secrete Gate).

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Western Bastion III of Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon

Chi are turret-like protruding sections placed at regular intervals along a fortress wall from which defenders could protect the fortress walls and drive back an approaching enemy. There are ten such structures at Hwaseong. The term chi, which literally means "a pheasant," was applied to these structures because pheasants are adept at hiding in grass and remaining watchful. Seosamchi is located between Seoporu (Western Sentry Post) and Seonamammun (Southwestern Secret Gate).

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Southwestern Secret Gate and Guard Pavilion of Hwa...

Hwaseong has five secret gates for the passage of people, cattle, and military supplies. Seoammun (Western Secret Gate) is a well-hidden passage and also an entrance to Yongdo, a passageway along the outer perimeter of the fortress. Only this gate has a sentry box among the fortress’s five secret gates. Sentries there signaled to other troops for an approaching enemy by waving a flag or firing a gun. Its arched structure (hong-ye) was built in August 6, 1796 (the 20th year of King Jeongjo...

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Western Bastion of the Extended Wall of Hwaseong F...

Chi are turret-like protruding sections placed at regular intervals along a fortress wall from which defenders could protect the fortress and drive back an approaching enemy. There are ten such structures at Hwaseong. The term chi, which literally means "a pheasant," was applied to these structures because pheasants are adept at hiding and remaining watchful. Yongdoseochi is located to the west of Yongdo, a passageway along the outer perimeter of the fortress.