El senderismo es una de las actividades al aire libre más populares de Corea. No importa si eres joven o mayor, muchas personas escapan a la naturaleza cuando la ciudad y la vida cotidiana se vuelven ajetreadas. Hay muchas opciones de senderismo cerca y alrededor de Seúl, así que por supuesto, tuve que recorrerlas por mi misma. En sí, caminé por la fortaleza de Namhansanseong, cerca de Jamsil.
Puedes tomar un autobús, que te llevará al lugar más cercano de la montaña. Desde ese punto, debes empezar a caminar en dirección a esta por medio de una pequeña calle, que está rodeada de tiendas, cafés y restaurantes. Especialmente aquí vienen muchas personas mayores, para disfrutar del hiking. Así que los lugares están dirigidos a ese sector del mercado.
Al seguir esa calle, te toparás con un templo budista. Puedo recomendarte que hagas una corta parada para echarle un vistazo. Es súper hermoso y tranquilo.
Cuando estés al pie de la montaña, verás los últimos baños públicos antes de subir. También, hay un área para limpiar tus zapatos cuando regreses. La caminata te llevará a través de un bosque con un arroyo.
Siendo principiante, la tuve difícil cuando subía las escaleras (alrededor de 1,400).
Una vez que llegues a la cima tendrás una impresionante vista de Jamsil. La fortaleza está justo en la cima, pero cuando fui, estaba cerrada.
Supongo que no tuve suerte. Aún así, fue una genial experiencia. Puedes bajar por el mismo camino que subiste.
Esta caminata tomo unos 90 minutos. Es una buena ruta para principiantes también.
All in all, the hike took around 90 minutes. It’s a good route for beginners as well!
Additional information
Introduction
Namhansanseong Provincial Park surrounds Namhansanseong Fortress, one of four forts built to protect Hanyang (the former name of Seoul). Gaeseong, Suwon, Ganghwa and Gwangju are located in the north, south, west, and east direction respectively. Namhansanseong Fortress is located to the east in Gwangju. The park is situated on Namhansan Mountain, 24km southeast from Seoul and 6km northeast from Seongnam. The length of trails is a total of approximately 12.4 km (main fortress 8.9km, external fortress 3.2km, Sinnamsanseong Fortress 0.2km). The height is 7.3m.
The fortress is alternately recorded as being the royal fortress of King Onjo of the Baekje Kingdom, whose father was King Dongmyeong during Goguryeo period or a fortress built in 673 during the reign of King Munmu (the 13th year) of Silla period during the heat of the Silla and Tang War. The old site was rebuilt several times, with its current style of construction being built in 1621 during King Gwanghae’s reign.
Namhansanseong’s circumference is approximately 12km, stacking small natural stones over big stones. The fortress includes Sueocheong (Namhansan Mountain Fortress Defense Command), Gwana (government office), storage, and a haenggung (temporary palace), as well as 80 wells and 45 springs. Also, administration was moved from Gwangju-eup to inside of the fortress, clearly showing the importance of Namhansanseong Fortress in that period. 12,700 people participated in a field exercise carried out for the first time after building the fortress by command of King Injo (17th year, 1639). These days, only a few buildings remain inside of the fortress including East and South Gate, Seojangdae, Hyeonjeolsa Temple, Yeonmu Hall, Janggyeongsa Temple, Jisudang, Yeongwoljeong, and Chimgwaejeong. Among these remaining buildings, four gates, Sueojangdae, and some parts of the fortress in the middle of West Gate still maintain their original forms. Namhansanseong Fortress is designated as Historical Site No. 57 and a provincial park.
Closed
Mondays
Mountain Not Access Period
Seasonal Forest Fire Watch
February 1-May 15, November 1-December 15
Hiking Course
[Course 1] Sanseong Rotary – North Gate – West Gate – Sueojangdae – Yeongchunjeong – South Gate – Sanseong Rotary
[Course 2 ] Sangseong Rotary – Yeongwoljeong – Sungyeoljeon – West Gate – Sueojangdae – Sanseong Rotary
[Course 3 ] Namhansanseong Fortress UNESCO Heritage Center – Hyeonjeolsa Temple – Beolbong Peak – Janggyeongsa Temple – Mangwolsa Temple – East Gate – Namhansanseong Fortress UNESCO Heritage Center
[Course 4] Sanseong Rotary – South Gate – Namjangdaeteo – East Gate – Jisudang Altar – Gaewonsa Temple – Sanseong Rotary
[Course 5] Namhansanseong Fortress UNESCO Heritage Center – East Gate – Dongjangdaeteo – North Gate – West Gate – Sueojangdae – Yeongchunjeong – South Gate – East Gate – Namhansanseong Fortress UNESCO Heritage Center
Operating Hours
[Namhansanseong Haenggung]
April-October 10:00-18:00
November-March 10:00-17:00
Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Parking Facilities
Available
Admission Fees
[Namhansanseong Provincial Park]
Free
[Namhansanseong Haenggung]
Individual: Adults 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won
Group: Adults 1,600 won / Children 800 won
- Group: 30 people or more
- Adults (ages 19-64), Children (ages 7-18)
- Free (ID required): Senior citizens (ages 65 & over)
Available Facilities
Benches, water supply systems, restrooms, cultural relics, Namhansanseong Fortress History Museum, memorial site, valley, etc.
Restrooms
Available
Parking Fees
Two-wheel vehicles: 500 won / Cars 1,000 won
Buses: Under 12 seats 1,000 won / Over 12 seats 2,000 won
Trucks: Under 4.5 ton 1,000 won / Over 4.5 ton 2,000 won
Interpretation Services Offered
- Reservation: Namhansanseong Fortress Visitor’s Center +82-31-745-2845
- Available languages: English, Japanese, Chinese
