Gongsanseong Fortress (공주 공산성)

Address :  280, Ungjin-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do (Sanseong-dong, Geumseong-dong, Ongnyong-dong)
Address in Korean :충청남도 공주시 웅진로 280 (산성동·금성동·옥룡동 일대)
Phone: +82-41-856-0332
Operating Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed on Lunar New Year’s day and Chuseok (the 15th of August by the lunar calendar)
※last admission is 30 minutes before closing
Admission Fees 
Individuals – Adults 1,200 won / Students 800 won / Children 600 won
Groups – Adults 1,100 won / Students 700 won / Children 500 won
Directions
Take an intercity bus to Gongju (공주).
From Gongju Bus Terminal, go 700m following Singwan-ro 1 Turn left onto Jeonmak 1(il)-gil (전막1길) and then go straight for 100m to JeonmakSageori (전막사거리) bus stop.
Take Bus 100 to Gongsanseong Fortress (공산성) bus stop.

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Introduction 
Located in Gongju-si, Gongsanseong Fortress is a mountain castle which was established during the Baekje Period (234-678). The castle is about 2.5km long, and there are two ways of touring the castle. One way is to start from the parking lot, pass the west gate, Geumseoru, and walk along the cement road. The other way is to turn left at the beginning of the cement road and walk along the top of the castle, which is called Sanseong Road. The cement road is very smooth and you can walk along it comfortably. On the other hand, Sanseong Road has many twists and the passage is narrow, but it has the advantage of following along the Geumgang riverside.
When you begin the tour, the first site that you will meet is the Gongbukru, in front of the Sanseong village. From Gongbukru, follow the Sanseong Road, go over a low hill, and you will see Yeongeunsa, a small temple built in the 4th year of King Se-Jo’s reign. In front of the temple is Manharu and Yeonji, and this place is probably the most elegant out of the whole fortress. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Geumgang riverside right here. Follow the trail path a little further up and Imryugak Pavilion appears, known as the largest of its kind within the fortress. You can glimpse a view of Geumgang River, but the trees may obstruct the open view of the scenery.
It is worth the visit for its historical and cultural significance, and also for the beautiful view Geumgang riverside and the castle’s trail. The whole course is about 3 km, and 110m high, and so if you travel at a leisurely pace, it will take you about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
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