Achasan Explained

Achasan
Map:South Korea Seoul#South Korea
Elevation M:287
Location:South Korea
Coordinates:37.5661°N 127.1025°W
Easiest Route:from Achasan station
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Hangul:아차산
Rr:Achasan
Mr:Ach'asan
Child:yes

Achasan is a hill that sits between the counties of Gwangjin-gu and Guri in South Korea. It has an elevation of 2870NaN0.

There is an extensive system of trails on the Achasan and Yongsan mountains with numerous entrances. People often hike from Yongmasan (용마산) and go to Achasan,[1] or vice versa. Either trail takes about two hours. It has an elevated view of the Han River and of Seoul. At the halfway observation deck and the summit, there is a view of the upper stream of the Hangang River and the cities of Guri and Hanam. From Achasan Fort the Han River is visible almost in its entirety as it flows through Seoul). This is the closest vantage point for viewing the Hangang River from above.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daum map of Achasan/Yongmasan. Daum.
  2. News: Travel Highlights . Visit Korea . 17 November 2012 . 23 January 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120123160727/http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=309631 . dead .