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Jeoksangsanseong Fortress (무주 적상산성)

무주 적상산성

+82-63-320-2542
http://eng.muju.org/index.sko

San 119, Jeoksang-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do

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Jeoksangsan Mountain (적상산, elevation 1,034 m) 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 (적상산성) extending over 8,143 m. 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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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
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Updated 2016.04.08

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* From Seoul Nambu Terminal take a Muju-bound bus that departs five times daily (07:40-14:35). The journey takes 2 hours 30 minutes.

San 119, Jeoksang-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do

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