Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성)

– Tel
+82-2-2147-2814

Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen fortress built during the Hanseong period of the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje (BC 18-AD 660). It is believed to have been constructed in the 3rd to 4th centuries. Utilizing the natural advantages of the Hangang River, it served defensive purposes with its trench and log barrier. Excavated relics from the Baekje era are on display at the Seoul Baekje Museum. The site is situated within the Olympic Park in Songpa, Seoul.

– Address : 424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
– Experience Guide
Not available

– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info:+82-2-421-0970

– Parking
Available (Olympic Park Parking Lot near South Gates 3, 4, and Olympic Committee Hall Gate 2)

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
Open 24 hr

– Admission Fees
Free

– Available Facilities
Lawn, Musical fountain

– Restrooms
Available

– Parking Fees
Small vehicles – 1,000 won for 1 hour / additional 500 won for every 15 minutes after the first hour

Large vehicles – 12,000 won

* 50% off for lightweight cars

* Free for the first 20 minutes

* In the case an event is taking place at the park, parking fees must be prepaid (small vehicles 5,000 won / large vehicles 12,000 won)

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Mongchon Museum of History (몽촌역사관)

– Homepage
baekjemuseum.seoul.go.kr

– Tel
+82-2-2152-5900

The Mongchon Museum of History, located within Olympic Park, displays artifacts from the excavations of Mongchontoseong Fortress, such as earthen fortifications as well as other artifacts of the Baekje Kingdom period, offering a glimpse into Baekje culture. A model of a Baekje dugout hut site reveals ancient dwelling patterns. Also, the facility displays a perfectly preserved model of ancient houses and tombs, giving visitors the feel of traveling back to prehistoric ages.

⊙ Olympic Park (올림픽공원)

– Homepage
www.ksponco.or.kr

– Tel
+82-2-410-1114

Olympic Park is an impressive leisure facility in which historic remains from the Baekje era share space with modern, state-of-the-art sports stadiums, an eco-friendly forest, and spacious grass fields. The legacy of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the park not only houses the country’s largest sports arena, but has also become a place where Seoul residents come to relax and unwind.

Spread across approximately 1.45 million square meters, Olympic Park encompasses the land that was once Mongchontoseong Fortress and Mongchonhaeja (manmade lake) from the early Baekje period. The park is divided into several zones, including a leisure sports park, a cultural art park, an eco-park, and the History Experience Park dedicated to the area’s rich historic heritage.

Because Olympic Park is so large and takes over three hours to explore, visitors are advised to familiarize themselves with entrances and exits and travel routes before they start. To further save time, visitors can ride the Road Train (“Hodori Train”) located next to Peace Square.

⊙ Seoul Baekje Museum (한성백제박물관)

– Homepage
baekjemuseum.seoul.go.kr

– Tel
+82-2-2152-5800

Opened on April 30, 2012, Seoul Baekje Museum was founded by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in order to preserve artifacts related to Seoul’s 2,000-year-old history and to shed light on Seoul’s cultural identity. The museum is located inside Olympic Park, overlooking Mongchontoseong Fortress.

⊙ Damgeum (담금)

– Homepage
https://www.instagram.com/damgeum_

With its faded white-toned outdoor and indoor interiors and various plants, Cafe Damgeum makes one feel as if they are in a quiet cafe in Italy. The menu includes Italian brunch, dessert, and espresso. Espresso is available in many varieties. Also, this place serves handmade gelato certified by the Italian government, so visitors can enjoy this rich, soft, and delicious Italian dessert. The representative coffee drinks here are espresso and espresso con panna. Espresso con panna has a thick layer of cream on top, allowing one to taste the bitterness of coffee and the sweetness of cream at the same time.

⊙ KSPO Dome (Olympic Gymnastics Arena) (올림픽공원체조경기장)

– Homepage
www.ksponco.or.kr

The KSPO Dome was the arena built for gymnastic events during the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics, but has been remodeled to host concerts, including for many K-pop stars and international pop stars. The dome can also serve as venue to a range of other events, including showcases, exhibitions, and business events. It is accessible via public transit using Olympic Park Station on Seoul Subway Lines 5 and 9.

⊙ Woori Art Hall (우리금융아트홀)

Woori Art Hall is a cultural art space located within Olympic Park, opened in November 2009 after a two-year renovation project from the previous Yeokdo Stadium. The 1,184-seat hall is primarily for musicals, but can also host a range of performances including plays, dance, classical, and modern music.

⊙ Olive Young – Gangdong-gu Office Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강동구청)

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Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성)