Achasanseong Fortress (아차산성) - Sightseeing - Korea travel and tourism information

Achasanseong Fortress (아차산성)

Explanation

Achasanseongseong Fortress boasts magnificent views of the Hangang River and skyline. The 200m-high mountain fortress wall was built to face southeast, towards the Hangang River. It is also called Janghan-seong or Gwangjang-seong. A fierce battle was once fought here among Gogury, Baekje and Silla because of its strategic location during the period of the Three Kingdoms. King Gae-Ro of Baekje (r. 455-475) died in the war by the Goguryeo forces sent by King Jang-Su (r. 413-491) and General Ondal of Goguryeo was also killed in a battle with the Silla army in 590.

Achasan Mountain is popular as a citizens’ resting place with a historical trail and a natural park including various facilities such as walkway, mountain walkway, a badminton court, a wrestling range, an archery range, various amusement facilities for children, benches, and pavilion.

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+82-2-450-7593

Homepage

www.gwangjin.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-450-7593

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : 24 hours

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Restrooms
Available

Admission Fees
Free

Interpretation Services Offered
Not available

Location

Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul-si

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