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Address

143, Nammun 2-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
충청남도 서산시 해미면 남문2로 143 (해미면)

Type

Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-41-660-2540

Homepage

www.haemifest.com (Korean only)
seosan.go.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• Information
  Introduction
  Haemieupseong Fortress is a representative fortress from the Joseon period. ‘Eupseong’ means a flat fortress surrounding the city area, such as Gochangeupseong Fortress, and Nakaneupseong Fortress. Haemieupseong Fortress was established in 1491 during the 22nd year of King Seongjong. Its circumference is approximately 1.9km, the height is 5m, and total area is 196,381m², making it a huge fortress. Through restoration and purification projects, its old image has been restored as a historic park and it is famous as a site of Catholic martyrs' in the late Joseon era.
  
  During the persecution of Catholics, many Catholics from Chungcheong-do were forced to come to Haemieupseong Fortress where the administration office was located. Upon arrival, they were tortured to death. In particular, approximately 1,000 people are recorded as having been executed during the persecution in 1866.
  
  The plaza inside of the fortress has a prison site where Catholics were chained up under the Daewongun government, and a gigantic old tree which was the tree used for torturing. The stones which were used for thrashing are located outside of a fortress gate and have become a holy place.
  
  * Hoya Tree (locust tree): 300 year-old tree located at the entrance of the prison. Catholics were hung from the tree branches by their hair for torturing. Traces of steel wires still remain.
  
  Telephone
  +82-41-660-2540
  
  Current Status
  Historic Site No.116
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Duration
  1hr 30mins
  
  Activity Information
  * Haemieupseong Fortress Barracks Experience Festival
  As Korea’s first historic culture festival with a theme of Seosan during the Joseon period, this festival is very educational and popular among students.
  
  Operating Hours
  Summer season 05:00-21:00 / Winter season 06:00-19:00
  * Last admission is 30 minute before closing.
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available (Free)
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  Available Facilities
  Natural eco park, horseback riding, Gukgung (Korean archery), Ssireum (Korean wrestling), traditional tea house, traditional pub, local agricultural shop, etc.
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Baby Stroller Rentals
  Available (Free)
  
  Pets
  Not permitted
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Haemi Martyrdom Holy Ground (Yeosutgol) (해미순교성지(여숫골))

    Region : Seosan-si Chungcheongnam-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Haemi Martyrdom Holy Ground is the site where nearly 1,000 Catholics in Chungcheongnam-do were buried alive during the time between the Byeongin Persecution in ...

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    Ilraksa Temple (일락사)

    Region : Seosan-si Chungcheongnam-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Ilraksa Temple is located southwest of Ilraksan Mountain. The time period during which the temple period was built is unknown because there are no previous reco...

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    Gayasan Mountain (Seosan) (가야산(서산))

    Region : Seosan-si Chungcheongnam-do
    Type : Mountains
    Gayasan Mountain has easy and enjoyable hiking trails connecting Gayabong Peak, the main peak with other 5 picks and mountains including Wonhyobong Peak (677m),...

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    Gaesimsa Temple (개심사(서산))

    Region : Seosan-si Chungcheongnam-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Situated in a dense forest in Sangwangsan Mountain (altitude: 307m) and located 6km away from Haemi-myeon, Gaesimsa Temple is one of four temples in the provinc...

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    Yonghyeon Natural Recreation Forest (용현자연휴양림)

    Region : Seosan-si Chungcheongnam-do
    Type : Recreational Forests/ Arboretums
    The Yonghyeon National Natural Recreation Forest is situated in the heart of Yonghyeon Valley, which lies between the ridges of Seongmunbong, Illaksan-Sangwangb...

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• Transportation
  Directions
  - Take the bus to Seosan at Dong Seoul Terminal
  (Departure 4 times a day, 2 hour ride)
  - Board the bus to Haemi at Seosan Express Bus Terminal and get off at Haemieupseong Fortress. (Departure every 10-15 minutes, 15-20 minute ride)