Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress

청주 상당산성

History · 70 Seongnae-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

+82-43-201-0202

Nearby stations and stops

  • Bus stop 산성남문 · straight-line 345m
  • Bus stop 상당산성종점 · straight-line 362m

Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31

Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations

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Hours
Open 24 hr
Closed
  • Open every day
  • N/A (Open all year round)
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  • Parking available
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Pets
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2025-10-23 · Collected: Not provided

Sangdangsanseong Fortress in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do is a fortress built along the natural slopes close to downtown Cheongju. It was comprehensively improved in 1596 (29th year of King Seonjo’s reign) during Imjinwaeran (Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592) and later remodeled into a stone fortress during the 42nd year of King Sukjong’s reign. This 4.2km-long, 3-4m-tall fortress was built with stones of various sizes, earth and sand. The fortress has three gates, located in the east, west and south respectively. The three gates remain almost intact, and all still have their gate towers. The front gate in the south, named ‘Gongnammun Gate,’ is crescent-shaped while the East and West gates are square. The East and West Command Posts also stand within the confines of the fortress itself. This fortress was designated as Historic Site No. 212 in 1970. Additionally, visitors can sample Jujube Wine (Korean traditional wine) as well as a variety of local cuisine.

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI