Summary

Gwangseongbo Fortress’s outer wall from the Goryeo era was mended in 1618. The fortress was built in 1656 and the outpost was constructed in 1679. It was completely remodeled into a masonry castle with gates in 1745. During Sinmiyangyo (the American invasion in 1871), Gwangseongbo was the fiercest battle ground in Ganghwa. On April 24, 1871, a fleet with 1,230 American naval forces led by Rear Admiral John Rodgers landed on Ganghwado Island to demand the opening of Korea's ports and commerce. The armed forces attacked Chojijin Fortress and Deokjinjin Camp, then marched to Gwangseongbo Fortress, where they engaged in close combat with the warriors of Joseon. Although General Eo Jae-yeon and the other warriors were poorly equipped with far inferior weapons, they bravely fought to the death against the invading forces.

The battlefield ruins of the fortress and the gate towers such as Anhaeru, Gwangseongdon, Sondolmokdon, and Yongdudon were repaired in 1977. The twin tomb

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Address	27, Haeandong-ro 466beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
Zipcode	23047
Homepage	www.ghss.or.kr (Korean only) www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
How to come	[Bus] Sinchon Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 4. Go straight 260m to arrive at the bus stop in front of Artreon. From the bus stop, take Bus No. 3000 to Ganghwa Bus Terminal. From Ganghwa Terminal, take the tour bus and get off at Gwangseongbo Fortress.
Telno	• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-32-930-7070
Parking	Available
Restdate	N/A (Open all year round)
Time for use	09:00-18:00
Restrooms	Available
Admission Fees	Adults: Individuals 1,100 won / Groups 1,000 won Children & Teenagers: Individuals 700 won / Groups 600 won * Groups: 20 people or more * Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 or younger) with one companion, Senior citizens (ages 65 or more), People with disabilities plus one companion (Proof required) * Ganghwa-gun Main Tourist Sites Discount (up to 20% discount) Main tourist sites: Chojijin Fortress, Deokjinjin Fortress, Gwangseongbo Fortress, Gapgotdondae Fortification, Goryeogung Palace Site, Peace Observatory, Hwamunseok Cultural Center, Ganghwa History / Natural History Museum, Manisan Mountain, Mudflat Center, and Hamheodongcheon Stream - 15% discount: 3-4 sites - 20% discount: 5 or more sites * When choosing 8 sites or more, the ticket is valid until the next day
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