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Daegongsanseong Fortress
Said to have been built by Onjo, the founder of Baekje, to train his troops.
Introduction
Daegongsanseong Fortress is located in Bogwang-ri, Seongsan-myeon, Gangneung, with a perimeter of about 3,000 meters. Currently, the sites of the East, West, and North gates remain along with parts of the fortress walls. It is also known as Bohyansanseong or Daegungsanseong, though the exact date of construction is unknown. While some say King Onjo of Baekje built it for military training, others claim it was named after the Dae clan of Balhae who supposedly constructed it.
Tourist Guide
Designated as a Gangwon-do Cultural Heritage on May 30, 1979, the fortress was built using natural stones. Although much of it has collapsed, stone wall traces of about 2 meters and gate sites still exist. It is also famous as a fierce battlefield where righteous armies led by Min Yong-ho fought against Japanese forces during the Eulmi Righteous Army movement in 1894.
Tourist Tips
Follow the mountain path on the right before reaching the entrance of Bohyeonsa Temple to find the fortress. It is a stone fortress spanning about 4km. Records refer to this place as Bohyansanseong. The northern wall utilized steep cliffs and is mostly ruined, while the southern part retains walls made of unrefined stones. Inside the fortress, there is a well site said to have been built 1,000 years ago.
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