Bukhansanseong

Bukhansanseong stretches across 12.7 kilometers of walls and encompasses 6.2 square kilometers of mountainous terrain with six major gates and eight secret passages.

Built in 1711 during King Sukjong's reign, the fortress served as a strategic defense point following the second Manchu invasion of 1636 and included 120 rooms.

The fortress contained thirteen Buddhist temples for monk soldiers, with six remaining structures now recognized as significant historical landmarks within its walls.

Visitors can access the fortress through multiple entrance points, including Gupabal Station, with seasonal operating hours from 4:00 AM to 5:00 PM in summer months.

The fortress infrastructure incorporated seven armories, ninety-nine wells, and twenty-two small reservoirs to sustain long-term military operations and emergency situations.

Inception: 1711

GPS coordinates: 37.64510,126.98445

Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:38