Introduction:
The fortress on Munsusan Mountain (문수산, 376m) was built in 1694, the 20th year of the reign of King Sukjong, the 19th king of the Joseon Dynasty, to defend Gwanghwado, particularly from marine invasion. The fortress walls span 6km in length, 4km of which
Directions Take a bus for Ganghwa at Seoul’s Sinchon cross-country bus terminal and get off at Gimpo University. It runs every 10 to 15 minutes (05:40 to 23:20) and takes about 20 minutes (For inquiries ask Ganghwa Transportation, 032-933-2533) Take bus 88, operated by Ganghwa Transportation, at the bus stop across the street from the Shinsegae department store at Yeongdeungpo station on subway line 1. Get off at Gimpo University.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-980-2483
Information:
The fortress on Munsusan Mountain (문수산, 376m) was built in 1694, the 20th year of the reign of King Sukjong, the 19th king of the Joseon Dynasty, to defend Gwanghwado, particularly from marine invasion.
The fortress walls span 6km in length, 4km of which remain un-restored.
Surrounded by beautiful scenery, the top of the fortress commands a spectacular view spanning from North Korea to the Hangang River inlet, and from Samgaksan Mountain to the sea off Incheon in the distance.
It can be called Geumgangsan Mountain in Gimpo as it boasts superb scenery throughout all four seasons.
(For all Koreans, Geumgangsan Mountain in North Korea symbolizes a ‘beautiful mountain’)
Telephone: +82-31-980-2483
Current:
Status Historic Site No.139 (Designated on August 29, 1964)
The fortress on Munsusan Mountain (문수산, 376m) was built in 1694, the 20th year of the reign of King Sukjong, the 19th king of the Joseon Dynasty, to defend Gwanghwado, particularly from marine invasion. The fortress walls span 6km in length, 4km of which
Directions Take a bus for Ganghwa at Seoul’s Sinchon cross-country bus terminal and get off at Gimpo University. It runs every 10 to 15 minutes (05:40 to 23:20) and takes about 20 minutes (For inquiries ask Ganghwa Transportation, 032-933-2533) Take bus 88, operated by Ganghwa Transportation, at the bus stop across the street from the Shinsegae department store at Yeongdeungpo station on subway line 1. Get off at Gimpo University.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-980-2483
Information:
The fortress on Munsusan Mountain (문수산, 376m) was built in 1694, the 20th year of the reign of King Sukjong, the 19th king of the Joseon Dynasty, to defend Gwanghwado, particularly from marine invasion.
The fortress walls span 6km in length, 4km of which remain un-restored.
Surrounded by beautiful scenery, the top of the fortress commands a spectacular view spanning from North Korea to the Hangang River inlet, and from Samgaksan Mountain to the sea off Incheon in the distance.
It can be called Geumgangsan Mountain in Gimpo as it boasts superb scenery throughout all four seasons.
(For all Koreans, Geumgangsan Mountain in North Korea symbolizes a ‘beautiful mountain’)
Telephone: +82-31-980-2483
Current:
Status Historic Site No.139 (Designated on August 29, 1964)
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