Sights · 353-2 Jeongbuk-dong,

Earthen Fortification in Jeongbuk-dong (청주 정북동 토성)

Earthen Fortification in Jeongbuk-dong (청주 정북동 토성)
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

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Hours
Open 24 hr
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+82-43-201-2023
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Available

About

The Earthen Fortification in Jeongbuk-dong was built around the third century BC on a flat land next to the Mihogang River. Its original square shape, with a perimeter of 650 meters, remains well-preserved, featuring gate remnants on the east, west, south, and north sides. The south and north gates include offset walls, designed to prevent enemies from entering directly. The protruding sections at the four corners and midpoints of the walls were strategically built for attacking and monitoring enemies from the sides.

Getting there

353-2 Jeongbuk-dong, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do 353-2

Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Details can change; check the official site before you go.