Seonjilliseong Fortress as a reminder the horrors of the Imjin War (Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592)
The cherry blossoms would have bloomed by embracing all the bitterness of the War
Cherry blossoms at Seonjilliseong Fortress do not only convey its beauty
Experience even the pain imbued into its fluttering petals
This is a place where you can vividly hear the breath of spring in the midst of nature.
A place where you can enjoy the beautiful blossoms with your family,
lover and siblings while strolling
This is Seonjilliseong Fortress, a renowned tourist attraction in Sacheon.
When spring comes, people go out for spring outings extensively to stretch their hibernated bodies
during the winter and smell the warm spring air and aroma of flowers.
The first things that come to mind are cherry blossoms as a
representative spring flower and cherry blossom festivals.
In Korea, there are many cherry blossom festivals held in various regions.
Cherry blossom festivals in the spring are a great way to enjoy the beautiful snowy flower blossoms.
Sacheon is also renowned for its cherry blossom festivals. Shall we head to
Seonjilliseong Fortress in Sacheon to enjoy a feast of cherry blossoms?
Seonjilliseong Fortress in Sacheon is said to be a Japanese-style fortress constructed by the invading Japanese military forces to establish a
stronghold during the Imjin War.
Accordingly, it is also referred to as Seonjilli External Fortress.
According to historical records, there were many facilities and structures the inner and outer aspects the Seonjilliseong Fortress.
Today, only traces of the fortress walls can be seen on the low hillside, and, in the spring,
tourists are greeted by the sight of cherry blossoms fully blooming around the fortress, as if it were trying to cover its past wounds with them.