Gasan Mountain Fortress Daegu

The Gasan Mountain Fortress, Daegu is located in the vicinity of Mt. Gasan, which is more or less 901 m high above sea level. After two successive wars (the Japanese Invasion in 1592 and the Mongol's Aggression of Korea in 1636), the royal government of Korea understood the requirement of fortresses and this mountain fortress was established for the intention of enforcing the national defense against alien aggressions.

The Gasan Mountain Fortress, Daegu comprises three segments: the inner castle, in-between wall, and the outer wall. The creation of each segment was consummated at a different period. In 1639, Governor Lee Myeong-ung of Gyeongsangdo province completed the inner castle; in the 17th year of King Yeongjo, the in-between walls were built; in the 26th year of King Sukjong, the outer walls were built. The Gasan Mountain Fortress, Daegu is considered as a representative mountain fortress, which gives you an idea about the form and technology of reinforcement: primarily using natural configuration of earth and topography in the end of the Joseon Kingdom Period. At present, this Mountain Fortress is regimented as a campsite, which provides convenient facilities. On the premises of the fortress, there are several military offices, arms warehouses, watch towers, turrets, and other military amenities were constructed. To train monk soldiers a temple called Cheonjusa Temple was constructed on the premises of this fortress. The main gate and part of the outer walls of this fortress persist in the fortress area, which demonstrate the splendor of the fortress. Today, this area recognized as a good mountain hiking course.

Place to stay at Gasan Mountain Fortress, Daegu
Camping area in the fortress, or hotels and inns in the vicinity of Mt. Palgongsan

Location Details of Gasan Mountain Fortress, Daegu
Address: San98-1, Gasan-ri
Gasan-myeon
Chilgok-gun
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Daegu
Republic of Korea

Contact Details of Gasan Mountain Fortress, Daegu
Telephone Number of Gasan-myeon Town Office: 054-971-7603

Access to Gasan Mountain Fortress, Daegu
The spherical road of Mt. Palgongsan is linked to The Gasan Mountain Fortress, Daegu. Every type of passenger cars can get to this place, because this area is one of the best driving courses in Daegu.