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Audio Guide Namhansanseong Fortress

Duration: 32 min
Namhansanseong Fortress
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Audio guide Namhansanseong Fortress in English

In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Namhansanseong Fortress telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside Namhansanseong Fortress:

  • 1
    Seojangdae (Pabellón Mumangnu)

    Seojangdae, also known as Mumangnu or the Unforgettable Tower, is the sole surviving command post from Namhansanseong fortress.

  • 2
    Emergency Royal Palace (Naehaengjeon)

    Naehaengjeon is the principal royal residence pavilion within the Palacio Real de Emergencia, the largest structure in the complex where the king would stay during times of crisis.

  • 3
    Oehaegjeon Pavilion

    The Oehaegjeon pavilion sits behind the third gate of Namhansanseong Royal Fortress in Seoul, formerly serving as the king's working office.

  • 4
    Iwijeong Pavilion

    Iwijeong is a modest leisure pavilion located at the rear of the Emergency Royal Palace at Namhansanseong, less ornate than the main pavilions of the complex.

  • 5
    Jongmyo Shrine

    Jwajeon is a modest shrine honouring the ancestors of Joseon dynasty monarchs.

  • 6
    Chonggyedang Shrine

    Chonggyedang Sanctuary is a commemorative building within the Namhansanseong fortress complex, dedicated to Yi Hoe, an official instrumental in the fortress's construction.

  • 7
    Yeonjubong Peak Observation Tower

    The watchtower at Yeonjubong peak is one of five observation towers dotting the Namhansanseong fortress complex and offers the finest panoramic views across the entire site.

  • 8
    Samjeondo Monument

    The Samjeondo Monument is a stone stele erected in Seoul to commemorate Joseon's submission to the Manchu Qing dynasty in 1636, following the Second Manchu Invasion of Korea.

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661 Sanseong-ri, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Opening hoursMonday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
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8 points of interest included
  • 1.Seojangdae (Pabellón Mumangnu)
  • 2.Emergency Royal Palace (Naehaengjeon)
  • 3.Oehaegjeon Pavilion
  • 4.Iwijeong Pavilion
  • 5.Jongmyo Shrine
  • 6.Chonggyedang Shrine
  • 7.Yeonjubong Peak Observation Tower
  • 8.Samjeondo Monument

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