Achasanseong Fortress (아차산성)

Achasanseong Fortress (아차산성)

- Homepage
www.gwangjin.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

- Tel
+82-2-450-7593

Achasanseongseong Fortress boasts magnificent views of the Hangang River and skyline. The 200m-high mountain fortress wall was built to face southeast, towards the Hangang River. It is also called Janghan-seong or Gwangjang-seong. A fierce battle was once fought here among Gogury, Baekje and Silla because of its strategic location during the period of the Three Kingdoms. King Gae-Ro of Baekje (r. 455-475) died in the war by the Goguryeo forces sent by King Jang-Su (r. 413-491) and General Ondal of Goguryeo was also killed in a battle with the Silla army in 590.





Achasan Mountain is popular as a citizens’ resting place with a historical trail and a natural park including various facilities such as walkway, mountain walkway, a badminton court, a wrestling range, an archery range, various amusement facilities for children, benches, and pavilion.

- Address : Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul-si


※ Presentation Information
- Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-450-7593

- Parking
Available

- Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

- Operating Hours
24 hours



- Restrooms
Available

- Admission Fees
Free

- Interpretation Services Offered
Not available

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Achasan Ecological Park (아차산생태공원)

- Homepage
www.gwangjin.go.kr

- Tel
+82-2-450-1655

Achasan Ecological Park was established under the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Five Year Plan for Urban Green Expansion. Through various events and activities, the park provides opportunities to experience and learn about nature and its ecology. Major facilities include Eco Park, Rendezvous Square, Red Clay Road, Barefoot Path, Pine Forest, Mineral Spring, Eco Trail and pergolas.

⊙ Achasan Sunrise Festival (아차산 해맞이)

- Tel
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-450-7584

Achasan Mountain offers a great view of the sunrise in Seoul, preventing the need to travel all the way to the East Sea to enjoy this beautiful sight. Achasan Mountain is a popular spot to watch the sunrise as it is easily accessible using public transportation and takes only about 15 minutes to hike up to the viewing spot. Hikers and non-hikers alike gather on New Year's Day to greet the sun as the hiking trail consists of well-managed, gradual slopes.



The annual Achasan Sunrise Event first began on January 1, 2000 as the first sunrise event in Seoul and has now beocome one of the most representative events of Seoul, welcoming more than 40,000 visitors every year with cultural performances and other events that wish a prosperous and hopeful new year.

⊙ Achasan Mountain (아차산)

- Homepage
www.visitseoul.net

- Tel
+82-2-450-1655

Achasan Mountain is a 295m-high mountain that stretches across Seoul and the city of Guri. Its proximity to the city makes it an accessible destination for hiking in Seoul. The hiking trails are maintained quite well, so even beginners can enjoy hiking in the mountain. From the summit of Achasan Mountain, one can enjoy the beautiful view of Seoul and the Hangang River. In fall, the mountain is famous for its fall colors as well.

⊙ Grande Walkerhill Seoul Myongwolgwan (그랜드 워커힐 서울 명월관)

- Homepage
www.walkerhill.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

- Tel
+82-2-450-4595

Myongwolgwan is a charcoal-grilled galbi (marinated short ribs) specialty restaurant located at the Grande Walkerhill Seoul Hotel. Housed in a building that gracefully combines traditional hanok (Korean-style house) architecture with elements of modern design, Myongwolgwan is renowned for its delicious galbi dishes. The restaurant’s galbi dishes are prepared with top-quality beef, marinated in a delectable mix of natural ingredients, and cooked to perfection on a traditional hardwood charcoal grill. Also boasting a wide assortment of wines and an outdoor garden overlooking the Hangang River, Myongwolgwan offers one of the area’s most exquisite fine dining experiences. The outdoor garden may also be booked for large gatherings and special events.

⊙ Grand Walkerhill Riverpark (Outdoor swimming pool) (그랜드 워커힐 리버파크 수영장(야외수영장))

- Homepage
www.walkerhill.com

- Tel
+82-2-450-4630

Grand Walker Hill Riverpark is a swimming pool using water comprised of alkali ingredients such as sodium and potassium from underground granite. Since it opened in 1994, the Riverpark is one of Seoul's most popular summer getaways to enjoy swimming. Located by the Hangang River and Achasan Mountain, it provides fresh air as well as the beautiful nature scenery. People can use any of the various facilities, including the main pool, lazy river, swimming pool for children, pool-side restaurant offering special summer lunch, and sun tanning beds.

⊙ Paradise Casino Walker Hill (파라다이스 카지노 워커힐)

- Homepage
www.paradisecasino.co.kr

- Tel
+82-1899-0700

Paradise Casino Walker Hill is a foreigner-exclusive casino operating inside Walker Hill Hotel, from where guests can enjoy a fine view of the Hangang River nearby. The casino is open 24 hours a day, all year round, and offers baccarat, blackjack, roulette, and tai-sai tables among others, and a variety of slot machines as well. The game tables are run by expert dealers, and staff members are fluent in many languages to serve the customers’ needs.

⊙ Grand Walkerhill Seoul (그랜드 워커힐 서울)

- Homepage
www.grandwalkerhillseoul.com

- Tel
+82-2-455-5000

Grand Walkerhill is located in the center of Seoul, surrounded by beautiful nature and the Hangang River as well as the greenery of Achasan Mountain. It offers a comfortable resting place, banquet halls, and venues for entertainment, aiming to be a specialized premium hotel and valued as the best urban resort. It is equipped with 557 guestrooms, restaurants and bars, and 11 convention centers, including a grand banquet hall that can accommodate up to 1,000 people. The hotel also features an outdoor leisure sports area and kids' club for family entertainment.

⊙ VISTA Walkerhill Seoul (비스타 워커힐 서울)

- Homepage
www.walkerhill.com

- Tel
+82-2-455-5000

VISTA Walkerhill Seoul, located at the foot of Achasan Mountain overlooking the Hangang River, is an eco-friendly hotel with fine interior style combined with cutting-edge technology service, pursuing a new lifestyle trend. It features the best view of Seoul as a resting place in downtown, giving a unique and special experience to visitors.

⊙ Olive Young - Gwangnaru Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광나루역)

- Homepage
oliveyoung.co.kr

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This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 23 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto