[Namhansanseong Fortress]
1. The Heritage you should not miss!
This fortress is nearby Seoul. As long as you are planning to visit to Seoul (Korea), you should not miss this place.
The Namhansanseong Fortress has been designated as
World Heritage in 2014 by UNESCO. There are 11 world heritages in Korea so far. And this is one of them.
2. Points you must go
Acquired Leaflet
The above map indicates all the places belonging to Namhansanseong Area. If you want to walk the fortress wall, it would take approximately 4 hours. I don't want to recommend you to visit to all the points if you are pressed for time. If you are living in Korea, you can hike.
1) Namhansanseong Square
Actually, only few people call this place 'Namhansanseong Square'. Generally, it is called 'Namhansanseong Parking lot.' But, it is a huge place and there are several restaurants, Cafes, and Souvenir shops.
The attached images above shows thatched houses which is Korean traditional house for plebian in the past. This thatched house is a Souvenior Shop.
Taken in a Traditional Restaurant
The interiors& exteriors of the restaurants are particular. I could see the collection of some traditional farming tools which is not used nowadays. You can experience something new.
2) Haenggung : Temporary Palace for kings
The Namhansanseong Haenggung is in the square. So, you can easily find it.
The meaning of the Haenggung is 'Temporary palace'. When kings trip to other provinces, they had to stay in the same class as their palace. This is one of such temporary palaces. This was a small version of the real place.
You can experience the Korean traditional Archering here.
* They have international language service. But, you need to contact here in advance.
Contact : 031-746-2845
3) Jihwamun gate
Jihwamun gate
A point between Jihwamun gate (North gate) and Wooikmun gate (West gate)
Jihwamun gate is not really far from the square. First, you need to walk to the north for 10 minutes. There are some places distributing leaflet indicating the map. So, you can refer to the map or the image I attached above (Second from the top).
3. Location
Location on Map : Google Earth Image
This area is not in Seoul but Kyeonggi-do.
But, it is very close to Seoul and you can go here by Metro (Subway). If you are staying in Songpa-gu (Lotte World Tower is in Songpa-gu) which is eastern side of Seoul, the fortress is not really far. You can refer to following map. You need to know the name of the station you should get off.
4. How to go
Mapway Apps
Mapway Apps
- Public Transportation
First of all, you should find the Sanseong Station. The exit No is '2'. After getting out of the station, you should go straight for 1 minute. And then you can find a bus station. The buses heading to the Namhansanseong Fortress are '9','9-1 (weekend only)', and '52'. You should get off at the end point.
- By car
You can search this address at your Navigation System.
'경기도 광주시 중부면 남한산성로 731'
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