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Jeoksangsanseong Fortress (무주 적상산성)

Goemok-ri, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

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Explore Jeoksangsanseong Fortress, a historical marvel crowning Jeoksang Mountain. Visitors can expect breathtaking views as they walk the preserved Joseon-era walls, overlooking the scenic Jeoksangho lake. Ideal for hikers and history enthusiasts, the fortress offers a glimpse into Korea's martial past. For the best trekking experience and seasonal colors, plan your visit during late spring or autumn.

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Jeoksangsan Mountain (elevation 1,034m) in Muju, Jeollabuk-do, is surrounded by precipitous walls of stratified rocks. The basin on the mountain top there is a lake called ‘Jeoksangho’; and along the ridge enclosing the lake stands Jeoksangsanseong Fortress extending over 8,143m. During the Goryeo period the region was a place of refuge for civilians at times of war. The fortress wall was built during the Joseon era.

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+82-63-322-2905

Website

tour.muju.go.kr (Korean only)
www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

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