Namhansanseong Fortress — Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do. Official data, rebuilt 2026-10-02.
By subway: from Seoul Station to Macheon is about 38 min with 2 changes (GTX-A to Suseo, then Line 3 to Ogeum, then Line 5 to Macheon) — about ₩1,750 plus a line surcharge on a T-money card. Then 3.7 km to Namhansanseong Fortress by local bus or taxi.
By bus: 6 Gyeonggi bus stops within 1.5 km — the nearest is Sanseong-ri Management Office (No. 38516), 29 m east. The live box below shows which routes stop there.
Subway time and fare are our estimate from station order and distance, not an official timetable.
![Namhansanseong Provincial Park [UNESCO World Heritage] (남한산성도립공원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/56/2612856_image2_1.jpg)
About
Namhansanseong was a fortress that protected the southern approaches to the capital during the Baekje kingdom (18 B.C. – 660 A.D.) and the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897). During the Qing invasion of Joseon in 1636, King Injo of Joseon (reigned 1623-1649) sought refuge here and constructed Haenggung, a temporary palace. Subsequently, it became the administrative center of the Gwangju region, and today, it is a site where many cultural properties are preserved.
Description: Korea Tourism Organization, TourAPI (KOGL Type 1).
Hours, closed days, contact
| Address | 731 Namhansanseong-ro, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Hours | [Namhansanseong] Open 24 hr [Namhansanseong Haenggung] April-October 10:00-18:00 / November-March 10:00-17:00 |
| Closed | [Namhansanseong] N/A (Open all year round) [Namhansanseong Haenggung] Mondays |
| Admission / age | — |
| Parking | Available |
| Phone | +82-31-8008-5155 |
| Website | www.gg.go.kr |
Weather — next 3 days
| Day | Low / high | Midday | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 10° / 22°C | Clear | 0% |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 10° / 22°C | Overcast | 30% |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 14° / 24°C | Clear | 30% |
Korea Meteorological Administration short-range forecast for this spot, 5 a.m. issue.
Getting there from Seoul
By rail — Macheon station
Macheon (Line 5) is 3.7 km from Namhansanseong Fortress.
Bus stops within 1.5 km (6)
| Bus stop (English · Korean) | Where | Stop No. |
|---|---|---|
| Sanseong-ri Management Office (No. 38516) 산성리관리사무소앞 | 29 m east | 38516 |
| Sanseong-ri Management Office (No. 38515) 산성리관리사무소앞 | 46 m east | 38515 |
| Namhansanseong Community Center (No. 38703) 남한산성마을회관 | 122 m north-west | 38703 |
| Namhansanseong Community Center (No. 38843) 남한산성마을회관 | 133 m north-west | 38843 |
| Namhansanseong 남한산성(종점) | 358 m west | 38532 |
| Sanseongni (Gyeongyu) 산성리(경유) | 465 m west | 277102060 |
“Where” is the distance and compass direction from the map point Korea Tourism Organization gives for Namhansanseong Fortress. The stop number is the 5-digit number on the stop sign — type it into Naver Map or Kakao Map.
Next buses — live
Pick a stop to see the next buses on every route that serves it — live from Gyeonggi-do’s bus feed.
Map
Red = Namhansanseong Fortress · blue = bus stops · green = nearest rail station. Tiles: OpenStreetMap.
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FAQ
How do I get to Namhansanseong Fortress from Seoul?
The nearest rail station in the Seoul-area network is Macheon (3.7 km away, Line 5). From Seoul Station that is about 38 minutes by subway (our estimate from station order). The closest Gyeonggi bus stops are Sanseong-ri Management Office, Namhansanseong Community Center, Namhansanseong (live arrivals in the box above; the 5-digit stop number also works in Naver Map or Kakao Map).
What are Namhansanseong Fortress’s opening hours?
[Namhansanseong] Open 24 hr [Namhansanseong Haenggung] April-October 10:00-18:00 / November-March 10:00-17:00. Closed: [Namhansanseong] N/A (Open all year round)
[Namhansanseong Haenggung] Mondays. (Korea Tourism Organization data, 2026-10-02.)
Which days is Namhansanseong Fortress closed?
Regular closing days on record: [Namhansanseong] N/A (Open all year round)
[Namhansanseong Haenggung] Mondays. Holidays and special events can change this — check the official website before you go.
Where does this page get its data?
Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (English descriptions, hours, closing days, parking, contacts), the Seoul station master and Gyeonggi Data Dream bus-stop database (English stop names and locations), and MOLIT TAGO train schedules. Rebuilt every morning.
Sources: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (content 264362, modified 20240229) · Seoul Open Data station master · Gyeonggi Data Dream BusStation · MOLIT TAGO · page rebuilt 2026-10-02.
