[Seoul] Achasanseong Fortress (아차산성)

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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.

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📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Vista Walkerhill Seoul, Wellness Club (비스타 워커힐 서울, 웰니스클럽)Distance: 549m | 177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
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  Paradise Casino Walker Hill (파라다이스 카지노 워커힐)Distance: 549m | 177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
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  Namu Hotel (나무호텔)Distance: 778m | 9 Achasan-ro 76ga-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
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  Universal Arts Center (유니버설아트센터)Distance: 1.6km | 664 Cheonho-daero, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
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  Achasan Mountain (아차산) 🔗Distance: 459m | Acheon-dong, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
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  Gwangnaru Hangang Park (광나루한강공원)Distance: 1.6km | 83-66, Seonsa-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
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  Achasan Ecological Park (아차산생태공원)Distance: 380m | 127, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
• Grand Walkerhill Riverpark (Outdoor swimming pool) (그랜드 워커힐 리버파크 수영장(야외수영장))Distance: 549m | 177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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