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• Information
  Introduction
  Namhansanseong Provincial Park surrounds Namhansanseong Fortress, one of four forts built to protect Hanyang (the former name of Seoul). Gaeseong, Suwon, Ganghwa and Gwangju are located in the north, south, west, and east direction respectively. Namhansanseong Fortress is located to the east in Gwangju. The park is situated on Namhansan Mountain, 24km southeast from Seoul and 6km northeast from Seongnam. The length of trails is a total of approximately 12.4 km (main fortress 8.9km, external fortress 3.2km, Sinnamsanseong Fortress 0.2km). The height is 7.3m.
  
  The fortress is alternately recorded as being the royal fortress of King Onjo of the Baekje Kingdom, whose father was King Dongmyeong during Goguryeo period or a fortress built in 673 during the reign of King Munmu (the 13th year) of Silla period during the heat of the Silla and Tang War. The old site was rebuilt several times, with its current style of construction being built in 1621 during King Gwanghae’s reign.
  
  Namhansanseong’s circumference is approximately 12km, stacking small natural stones over big stones. The fortress includes Sueocheong (Namhansan Mountain Fortress Defense Command), Gwana (government office), storage, and a haenggung (temporary palace), as well as 80 wells and 45 springs. Also, administration was moved from Gwangju-eup to inside of the fortress, clearly showing the importance of Namhansanseong Fortress in that period. 12,700 people participated in a field exercise carried out for the first time after building the fortress by command of King Injo (17th year, 1639). These days, only a few buildings remain inside of the fortress including East and South Gate, Seojangdae, Hyeonjeolsa Temple, Yeonmu Hall, Janggyeongsa Temple, Jisudang, Yeongwoljeong, and Chimgwaejeong. Among these remaining buildings, four gates, Sueojangdae, and some parts of the fortress in the middle of West Gate still maintain their original forms. Namhansanseong Fortress is designated as Historical Site No. 57 and a provincial park.
  
  Closed
  Mondays
  
  Mountain Not Access Period
  Seasonal Forest Fire Watch
  February 1-May 15, November 1-December 15
  
  * TBD by park directors based on fire weather advisories, snow/precipitation levels, and other local conditions.
  
  Hiking Course
  [Course 1] Sanseong Rotary – North Gate – West Gate – Sueojangdae – Yeongchunjeong – South Gate – Sanseong Rotary
  [Course 2 ] Sangseong Rotary – Yeongwoljeong – Sungyeoljeon – West Gate – Sueojangdae – Sanseong Rotary
  [Course 3 ] Namhansanseong Fortress UNESCO Heritage Center – Hyeonjeolsa Temple – Beolbong Peak – Janggyeongsa Temple – Mangwolsa Temple – East Gate – Namhansanseong Fortress UNESCO Heritage Center
  [Course 4] Sanseong Rotary – South Gate – Namjangdaeteo – East Gate – Jisudang Altar – Gaewonsa Temple – Sanseong Rotary
  [Course 5] Namhansanseong Fortress UNESCO Heritage Center – East Gate – Dongjangdaeteo – North Gate – West Gate – Sueojangdae – Yeongchunjeong – South Gate – East Gate - Namhansanseong Fortress UNESCO Heritage Center
  
  Operating Hours
  [Namhansanseong Haenggung]
  April-October 10:00-18:00
  November-March 10:00-17:00
  
  * Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  [Namhansanseong Provincial Park]
  Free
  
  [Namhansanseong Haenggung]
  Individual: Adults 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won
  Group: Adults 1,600 won / Children 800 won
  
  * Group: 30 people or more
  * Adults (ages 19-64), Children (ages 7-18)
  * Free (ID required): Senior citizens (ages 65 & over)
  
  Available Facilities
  Benches, water supply systems, restrooms, cultural relics, Namhansanseong Fortress History Museum, memorial site, valley, etc.
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Parking Fees
  Two-wheel vehicles: 500 won / Cars 1,000 won
  Buses: Under 12 seats 1,000 won / Over 12 seats 2,000 won
  Trucks: Under 4.5 ton 1,000 won / Over 4.5 ton 2,000 won
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  * Reservation: Namhansanseong Fortress Visitor's Center +82-31-745-2845
  * Available languages: English, Japanese, Chinese
  
  
• Forecast
• Tourist Sites

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    Traditional Food Town around Namhansanseong Fortress (남한산성 전통음식마을)

    Region : Gwangju-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Others
    The Traditional Food Town around Namhansanseong Fortress has many restaurants offering rice, dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), tojongdak (whole chicken) dishes, an...

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    Janggyeongsa Temple (장경사)

    Region : Gwangju-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Janggyeongsa Temple is located in Namhansanseong Fortress. Namhansanseong Fortress, which protected Seoul along with Bukhansanseong Fortress, was built at the s...

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    Sueojangdae Post (수어장대)

    Region : Gwangju-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Sueojangdae Post (Defense Commander's Post) is a two-story military facility used as a lookout post as well as for directing battles. This structure was built o...

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    Eunhaeng Botanical Garden (은행식물원 (은행자연관찰원))

    Region : Seongnam-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Recreational Forests/ Arboretums
    Eunhaeng Botanical Garden is operated by Seongnam-si. The garden was originally a discarded drainage area that was transformed into an ecological park with an a...

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    The Spa in Garden 5 (더 스파 인 가든파이브)

    Region : Songpa-gu Seoul
    Type : Hot Springs/ Bath Houses/Spas/ Jjimjilbangs
    The Spa in Garden 5 is located on the 10th floor of Garden 5, a large shopping mall in Seoul's Munjeong-dong district. The spa features both baths and sauna roo...

• Accommodation

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    California Tourist Hotel (캘리포니아 관광호텔)

    Region : Songpa-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    California Hotel is located in Songpa-gu Garak-dong, a central area for business, sports, and culture in Seoul. Thanks to its convenient location near major poi...

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    Bali Tourist Hotel (발리관광호텔)

    Region : Gangdong-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Formerly known as LA Tourist Hotel, Bali Tourist Hotel is equipped with 50 rooms and the only tourist hotel in Gangdong-gu. Guests at the hotel may take advanta...

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    Seoul Olympic Parktel (서울올림픽파크텔)

    Region : Songpa-gu Seoul
    Type : Youth Hostel
    Nestled in Seoul Olympic Park, Seoul Olympic Parktel aims to offer the best service to all visitors. The many guestrooms and amenities like the banquet hall mak...

• Restaurants

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    Dubu KiTCHEN (두부키친)

    Region : Seongnam-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Korean Food
    This is a Korean cuisine located in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do. The representative menu is spicy seafood and soft bean curd stew. It is a spicy stew made with sea...

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    Yutaro - Garak Branch (유타로 가락)

    Region : Songpa-gu Seoul
    Type : Japanese Food
    It is a traditional Japanese ramen restaurant frequented by many gourmets. This restaurant's signature menu is instant noodles. This Japanese (cuisine) restaura...

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    Hamgyeongdo Chapssal Sundae (함경도찹쌀순대)

    Region : Songpa-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    This is a Sundae-soup restaurant that serves sundae with Hamgyeongdo-style glutinous rice. This restaurant's signature menu is blood sausage. This Korean dishes...

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    Busanbokjip (부산복집)

    Region : Songpa-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    Busanbokjip specializes in fresh blowfish dishes. The restaurant's blowfish soup is especially popular for its deep broth made with fresh vegetables. This place...

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    Obaltan - Songpa Branch (오발탄 송파)

    Region : Songpa-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    This is a house where you can eat charcoal-grilled Daechang (roasted intestine meat). This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The represen...

• Shopping

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    Garden5 (가든 파이브)

    Region : Songpa-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Garden5 is a gigantic shopping center and multicultural complex. Here it is possible to shop, relax, and enjoy cultural events and entertainment. There is a wid...

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    Zio Songzio - Munjeong Branch (지오 송지오(ZIO SONGZIO) 문정점)

    Region : Songpa-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Zio Songzio is a high-quality clothing brand by the designer Songzio. It focuses on business casual wear for people in their late twenties and thirties. Offerin...

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    Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street (문정동 로데오거리)

    Region : Songpa-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is a large shopping district containing over 200 brand-name discount stores. The street is T-shaped, with a 1-kilometer-long main str...

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    JDX (제이디엑스)

    Region : Songpa-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    JDX targets customers in their thirties and forties, boasting both fashionable and functional golf wear. Aside from excellent functionality, it is a rising bran...

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    Mods Outlet (모즈아울렛)

    Region : Songpa-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Located on Rodeo Street in Munjeong-dong, Mods Outlet is a popular shopping mall for women. The shop specializes in trendy clothing, shoes, bags, and accessorie...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway]
  Sanseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 8), Exit 2.
  Take Bus No. 9 and get off at Namhansanseong Bus Stop.
  
  

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