A Journey to Suwon: Fortresses, Fried Chicken and Finding Statues

Travel back in time with me to Suwon! From walking the walls of an ancient fortress to exploring a street dedicated to fried chicken, this city is a perfect mix of history and modern fun.

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Suwon South Korea

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This is the main entrance to the fortress, it’s actually bigger than the famous gates in Seoul!
My favorite, American breakfast cured my homesickness!
Korea's version of French Toast - grapes, oranges, blueberries and caramelized bananas
Korea's pastries are famous, here's one of the many pastry shops in Suwon
This old canon was displayed on the wall and was used hundreds of years ago to defend the fortress from invaders
These scary red masks were painted on the tower to scare away enemies
This was a training place for soldiers during the Joseon Dynasty
Watchtower within the walls with a spiral staircase inside where soldiers hid and looked through small holes to protect the city

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