Explanation
Namhansanseong was a fortress that protected the southern approaches to the capital during the Baekje kingdom (18 B.C. – 660 A.D.) and the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897). During the Qing invasion of Joseon in 1636, King Injo of Joseon (reigned 1623-1649) sought refuge here and constructed Haenggung, a temporary palace. Subsequently, it became the administrative center of the Gwangju region, and today, it is a site where many cultural properties are preserved.
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Parking facilities : Available
Day off : [Namhansanseong] N/A (Open all year round)
[Namhansanseong Haenggung] Mondays
Hours : [Namhansanseong] Open 24 hr [Namhansanseong Haenggung] April-October 10:00-18:00 / November-March 10:00-17:00
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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
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.
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
Admission Fees
[Namhansanseong] Free
[Namhansanseong Haenggung] Adults 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won
Available Facilities
Haenggung, fortress walls, visitor center
Restrooms
Available
Interpretation Services Offered
Available (Guided tours provided in English, Chinese, and Japanese)
Location
731 Namhansanseong-ro, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do