Address

1, Moyangseong-ro, Gochang-eup, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do
전라북도 고창군 고창읍 모양성로 1

Type

Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-560-8067/
+82-63-560-8055

Homepage

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• Information
  Introduction
  Gochangeupseong Fortress is a natural fortress built by civilians in 1453. A government office building of the Joseon era was then rebuilt within the walls. Here, visitors can see an example of Korea’s traditional fortress architecture and take a stroll nearby amidst beautiful natural scenery.
  
  Telephone
  +82-63-560-8067/
  +82-63-560-8055
  
  Current Status
  Historic Site No.145
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Operating Hours
  04:00-22:00
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available (Free)
  
  Admission Fees
  * Adults 1,000 won / Group 800 won
  * Youth 600 won / Group 500 won
  * Children 400 won / Group 300 won
  ※ Group - over 30 people
  
  Pets
  Not Permitted
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Gochang Old House of Sin Jae-Hyo (고창 신재효 고택)

    Region : Gochang-gun Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
    Sin Jae-Hyo (1812-1884) is a legendary theorist and sponsor of pansori (epic chant). Sin spent his entire life in Gochang-gun, nurturing many disciplines, who l...

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    Gochang Pansori Museum (고창판소리박물관)

    Region : Gochang-gun Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Museums
    The Gochang Pansori Museum was established in the old residence of ‘Dongni’ Sin Jae-Hyo (a musical theorist and arranger and a sponsor of Pansori) with the aim ...

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    Bangjangsan Recreational Forest (국립 방장산자연휴양림)

    Region : Jangseong-gun Jeollanam-do
    Type : Recreational Forests/ Arboretums
    Situated between Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do, Bangjangsan Mountain (방장산) is the highest rising peak along the ridge starting from the west of Naejangsan Mount...

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    Gochang Dolmen Museum (고창고인돌박물관)

    Region : Gochang-gun Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Museums
    At the Gochang Dolmen Museum, visitors can view diverse relics and learn about the Bronze Age and the dolmen (tomb, gravesite, etc.) cultures of the world. In a...

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    Gochang Dolmen Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (고창 고인돌 유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

    Region : Gochang-gun Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Dolmens are stone graves that were built during the prehistoric era. These stone landmarks are often compared to the pyramids of Egypt and England's Stonehenge....

• Accommodation

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    Gochangeupseong Hanok Village (고창읍성한옥마을)[한국관광품질인증제/ Korea Quality]

    Region : Gochang-gun Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    Gochangeupseong Fortress Hanok Village located in Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do is comprised of seven houses with tiled roofs. Built by Gochang-gun Office in July 2...

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    Nextel - Goodstay (넥스텔 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Gochang-gun Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Nextel is a motel in Gochang-gun, famous for its ancient dolmens. Thanks to recent refurbishment, the motel is cleaner and more welcoming than ever. Situated ju...

• Restaurants
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• Shopping
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• Transportation
  Directions
  From Gochang Bus Terminal, walk towards Gochang County Office for about 500m.
  Cross the Gochanggyo Bridge. Gochangeupseong Fortress is 150m ahead.
   
  
  

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