Gyejoksanseong Mountain Fortress in Daejeon
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Gyejoksanseong Mountain Fortress in Daejeon
Originally a small village, the city of Daejeon has now become a modern metropolitan city. The city is beautiful in its own unique self and rests peacefully in the lap of mighty mountains. One such mighty mountain is the Gyejoksanseong Mountain in Daejeon. The mountain range with its innumerable small and high peaks is situated in the south of Jang-Dong and stretches from Daedeok- gu to Dong-gu. The term Gyejok means feet of a rooster and as such the mountain has derived its name from this interesting shape crafted by Nature. The Gyejoksanseong Mountain is associated with many ancient legends and has such have many names like Bisuri and Baekdalsan. The Mountain has a recorded height of 423 m.
The other interesting feature of this Gyejoksanseong Mountain is the Mountain Fortress. The mountain has been the building site for the Gyejoksanseong Mountain Fortress which offers a spectacular view for the trekkers and hikers. An important relic related to the history of the city that stands magnificently in the wilderness of the mountain site ready to be explored.
Features of Gyejoksanseong Mountain Fortress in Daejeon
• The Mountain Fortress is built at a site with an interesting history attached to it. The place is famous for the battle that was fought between the Silla and the Baekje. It is said that many lives were lost in the battle.
• The Gyejoksanseong Mountain Fortress is built with stones some of which still remains intact. Some of the porcelain and remaining tiles have been discovered at the site.
• The Gyejoksanseong Mountain Fortress is reputed to be one of the existing fortresses constructed during the Baekje Period.
• The Mountain Fortress is circular in shape with a 1,650 m circumference.
The Gyejoksanseong Mountain Fortress offers a spectacular view of the Daejeon city and the Daecheongho Lake. The walking trails surrounding the Mountain Fortress offers a lot o explore for the nature loverBook Daejeon hotels now
