Achasanseong Fortress (아차산성)
Published 2003-01-09 Updated 2023-04-05 View 16450
We provide various information such as the website, contact information, usage information, and location (map) of Seoul-si Gwangjin-gu, Achasanseong Fortress (아차산성) using public data of Korea Tourism Organization.
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.
Telephone
+82-2-450-7593
Homepage
www.gwangjin.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Detailed Information
Admission Fees
Free
Restrooms
Available
Interpretation Services Offered
Not available
Address [Map]
Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul-si
