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Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성)

Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성)

Introduction

Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen fortress built during the Hanseong period of the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje (BC 18-AD 660). It is believed to have been constructed in the 3rd to 4th centuries. Utilizing the natural advantages of the Hangang River, it served defensive purposes with its trench  and log barrier. Excavated relics from the Baekje era are on display at the Seoul Baekje Museum. The site is situated within the Olympic Park in Songpa, Seoul.

Basic Information

Address 424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul (05540)
Phone +82-2-2147-2814
Last Updated 2024/03/12
Hours Open 24 hr
Closed N/A (Open all year round)
Information • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info:+82-2-421-0970
Parking Available (Olympic Park Parking Lot near South Gates 3, 4, and Olympic Committee Hall Gate 2)

Additional Information

Admission Fees Free
Available Facilities Lawn, Musical fountain
Restrooms Available
Parking Fees Small vehicles - 1,000 won for 1 hour / additional 500 won for every 15 minutes after the first hour

Large vehicles - 12,000 won



* 50% off for lightweight cars

* Free for the first 20 minutes

* In the case an event is taking place at the park, parking fees must be prepaid (small vehicles 5,000 won / large vehicles 12,000 won)

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