Janganmun Gate in Suwon Hwaseong still stands proudly
The structure in the photo is Janganmun, the main gate of Suwon Hwaseong. The term "Jangan" does not refer to Jangan, the capital of the Tang Dynasty in China, but simply to the capital. It is said that the king who came from Hanyang, the capital city, entered Hwaseong through this gate. The stone gate is huge and still retains its majesty.
When I looked beyond the gate, I saw people passing through the gate. Some were holding parasols. A man was sitting in the shade under the gate. Perhaps he was resting in the shade. Beyond the gate, I could see what looked like a further gate. It is the main gate, so it must be well-protected.
| Dec 2013 ARCHITECTURE SOUTH KOREA | |
| GATE PEDESTRIAN ROAD SUWON WORLD HERITAGE SITE |
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PHOTO DATA
No
8150
Shooting Date
Jul 2008
Posted On
December 11, 2013
Modified On
January 7, 2024
Place
Suwon, South Korea
Genre
Street Photography
Camera
CANON EOS 1V
Lens
EF85MM F1.2L II USM
