| Address |
| Ongnyong-dong District/ Geumseong-dong / Sanseong-dong, Gongju-si,
Chungcheongnam-do |
| Description |
Gongsanseong Fortress is a mountain castle from the Baekje period (234-678)
located in Gongju-si. 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 well made and you can climb
comfortably. On the other hand, Sanseong road twists a lot 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 the Yeongeunsa, a small temple built in the
4th year of King Se-Jos reign. In front of the temple is Manharu and Yeonji,
and this place is probably the most beautiful place in Gongsan castle. You can
enjoy a beautiful view of the Geumgang riverside from this place. Follow the
trail path a bit further up and Imryugak pavilion appears, known for being the
largest of its kind in Gongsan castle. You can see Geumgang River from here, but
because of all the trees, it is not easy to get an open view of the scenery.
Gongsan Mountain castle is worth seeing for its historical and cultural
importance, and also for the beautiful Geumgang riverside and the castles trail
walk along it. 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 to get
to the end.
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| Directions |
1. From Gongju city, take bus(No.3, No.8, No.15, No.22, No.25 / 20 min ride) to
Gongseonseong Fortress. Comes frequently.
2. From Chungnam Gongju Bus Terminal
to Gongsanseong Fortress, takes 15 min on foot
or takes 5 min by taxi.
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| Information |
1. Open: Nov - Feb (09:00-17:00) Mar Oct (09:00 - 18:00)
2. Admission Fee:
Individuals: age 20 and older 800 won, ages 14-19 500 won,
age 13 and under
400 won
Groups: age 20 and older 700 won, ages 14-19 500 won,
age 13 and
under 300 won
3. Parking Fee: small car 2000 won, large car
4000 won
4. Parking Space: 16 large cars, 30 small cars
5. Inquiries: Gongju-si
Historical Site Administration Office +82-41-856-0331( Korean)
6. Closed:
Chuseok, Lunar New Year's Day
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