Geumjeongsanseong Fortress
금정산성
The largest mountain fortress surviving in Korea, about 17 km long, with a hilltop viewpoint over Busan. The village below is known for traditional rice wine and black goat barbecue.
Geumjeongsanseong Fortress sits on Geumjeongsan in northern Busan. The surviving walls were begun in 1703 under King Sukjong of Joseon. They extend about 17 kilometers, making it the largest mountain fortress in Korea by area, and it has four gates (east, west, south, and north) and watchtowers. The classic route is to ride the cable car up from Geumgang Park. The cable car is old, and its schedule changes by season. From the top, walk along the walls to the South or North Gate. You can also hike up from Beomeosa. The villages inside the fortress are known for traditional Geumjeongsanseong makgeolli, Korea's No. 1 folk liquor, and for dishes made with black goat and free-range chicken. Admission is free. Getting there: take subway Line 1 to Oncheonjang Station, then bus 203 to Sanseong Village.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Beomeosa Temple
- Dongnae Hot Springs & Heosimcheong
- Seomyeon
- Busan Cinema Center
- Shinsegae Centum City & Spa Land
- Gwangalli Beach
- UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea
- Haeundae Beach