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Daeseongmun Gate (Bukhansanseong Fortress)

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Daeseongmun Gate (Bukhansanseong Fortress)

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Daeseongmun Gate (Bukhansanseong Fortress)

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    1. Bukhansan Ridge – Daedongmun Gate loop from Jichuk-dong

    13.3km

    05:42

    890m

    890m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    September 4, 2023

    Located in the southeastern section of Bukhansanseong (Fortress), Daeseongmun (literally "Great Fortress Gate") was built in 1711 (the 37th year of King Sukjong's reign) when construction of the fortress was completed. Daeseongmun is a gateway that is linked to Pyeongchang-dong and Jeongneung-dong in Seoul, along the ridge of Hyeongjebong (Peak). It features an arched entrance containing a pair of large doors in the lower part of the building and a single-story gatehouse on top marked by a hipped roof. This particular roof type was adopted to defend against flaming arrow attack on all four side of the roof. The original gatehouse wạs destroyed by a fire, and the current building was restored in 1992.

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