Gochangeupseong Walled Town
고창읍성
History · 1, Moyangseong-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
Nearby stations and stops
- Bus stop 중앙동 · straight-line 368m
- Bus stop 남초등학교 · straight-line 458m
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
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- 04:00-22:00
- Closed
- Open every day
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2025-01-07 · Collected: Not provided
Gochangeupseong Walled Town was built in 1453 during th reign of Joseon King Danjong to protect the city from foreign invaders. The walls were built by the local civilians, using natural resources as they were available. Also called Moyangseong Fortress, the walled town served a vital role in protecting the southern region, and was designated Historic Site No. 145 on April 1, 1965. The walls are 4~6 meters high and 1,684 meters long, with three gates on the north, east, and west walls, each protected by curved walls. Inside the large area there were 22 government buildings. Restoration work on the wall has been ongoing since 1976.
In the area
Fortress / Fortress Walls 1 of 8 attractions in Gochang-gun
Similar places in other regions
- Haemieupseong Walled Town · Chungcheongnam-do
- Cheongdoeupseong Walled Town · Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Naganeupseong Walled Town · Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- Myeoncheoneupseong Walled Town, Dangjin · Chungcheongnam-do
- Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town · Busan
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI