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[Gangwon-do] Seoraksan Gwongeumseong Fortress (설악산 권금성)

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Seoraksan Gwongeumseong Fortress (설악산 권금성)

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seoraksan Gwongeumseong Fortress (설악산 권금성)’.

💡 Overview

Gwongeumseong Fortress is a stone castle from the Goryeo dynasty and is located 800 meters above sea level in Seoraksan National Park. From a distance, Gwongeumseong Fortress looks like a rising peak, while up close, the expansive stone floor and remnants of castle walls become visible. Visitors can access the fortress via hiking trails or by taking a cable car. From the fortress, visitors can enjoy the majestic view of Seoraksan Mountain and the blue waters of the East Sea.

📋 Detailed Information

📍 Address 1091 Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do (Zipcode: 24903)
📞 Phone +82-33-636-7700
🌐 Website seorak.knps.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Operating Hours [Entry hours] Winter 04:00-12:00 / Summer 03:00-14:00
Day Off N/A (Open all year round)
Parking Available
Inquiries and Information • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-636-7700, +82-33-801-0900

📝 Additional Information

[Hiking Course]
* Sogongwon Park → Cable car → Gwongeumseong Fortress: 1.5 km, 30 mins

[Mountain Not Access Period]
For fire prevention, preservation of natural scenery and forest protection, access to the mountain is controlled.

Spring: March 2-May 15

Fall: November 1-December 15

* Closed period is subject to extension based on conditions on-site. More information is available on the homepage.

[Parking Fees]
[Fixed Fare]

Compact cars 2,000 won / Small & Mid-sized cars 4,000-5,000 won / Large cars 6,000-7,500 won

[Admission Fees]
Free

[Restrooms]
Available

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Seoraksan Gwongeumseong Fortress (설악산 권금성)Seoraksan Gwongeumseong Fortress (설악산 권금성)Seoraksan Gwongeumseong Fortress (설악산 권금성)

📍 Nearby Attractions

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  • Seoraksan National Park (Outer Seorak) (설악산 국립공원 (외설악))
    Seoraksan National Park (Outer Seorak) (설악산 국립공원 (외설악))Distance: 660m | 1 Daecheongbong-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
  • Seoraksan Cable Car (설악산 케이블카)
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  • Sinheungsa Temple (Seoraksan Mountain) (신흥사(설악산))
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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