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[Seoul] Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성)

Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성)

💡 Overview

Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen fortress built during the Hanseong period of the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje (BC 18-AD 660). It is believed to have been constructed in the 3rd to 4th centuries. Utilizing the natural advantages of the Hangang River, it served defensive purposes with its trench  and log barrier. Excavated relics from the Baekje era are on display at the Seoul Baekje Museum. The site is situated within the Olympic Park in Songpa, Seoul.

📋 Detailed Information

📍 Address 424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 05540)
🌐 Website korean.visitseoul.net
Operating Hours Open 24 hr
Day Off N/A (Open all year round)
Parking Available (Olympic Park Parking Lot near South Gates 3, 4, and Olympic Committee Hall Gate 2)
Experience Guide Not available
Inquiries and Information • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info:+82-2-421-0970

📝 Additional Information

[Admission Fees]
Free

[Available Facilities]
Lawn, Musical fountain

[Restrooms]
Available

[Parking Fees]
Small vehicles – 1,000 won for 1 hour / additional 500 won for every 15 minutes after the first hour

Large vehicles – 12,000 won

* 50% off for lightweight cars

* Free for the first 20 minutes

* In the case an event is taking place at the park, parking fees must be prepaid (small vehicles 5,000 won / large vehicles 12,000 won)

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📍 Nearby Attractions

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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