화홍문 Hwahongmun Gate (Shiny rainbow gate)

 

Introduction

The Suwon River cuts across Hwaseong Fortress from the North to the South. Water gates were installed on the north and south walls to allow the river to flow through. Hwahongmun Gate is the north water gate of the fortress, containing seven arches, constructed in varying sizes, to let the water through. The central opening is larger than the ones towards the outside, making it easier to control the rainfall. on the hill east of the Hwahongmun Gate lies a fabulously built banghwasuryujeong .