Han River, South Korea
The Hangan River and its surrounding area have played an important part in the Korean history. The three kingdoms of Korea strove to take control of this land, where the river was used as a trade route to China via the Yellow Sea. The river is no longer actively used for navigation, because its estuary is located at the border of two Koreas, barred for entrance by any civilian.
The river serves as a water source for over 12 million South Koreans. In July 2000, the United States military admitted to have dumped formaldehyde in the sewer systemc onnected to the river, causing protests.
The lower stretches of the Hangang River are lined with pedestrian walkways, bicycle paths, public parks and restaurants particularly in Seoul. In a 2011 survey conducted by Seoul Development Institute of 800 residents and 103 urban planning and architectural experts, 51.3 percent of residents and 68.9 percent of experts voted the river the second most scenic location in the city, following the Mount Namsan in the top spot.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_River_(Korea)
Han River can be accessed in many ways.
1. Yanghwa District - Seoul Subway Line 2
2. Yeouido District - Seoul Subway Line 5
3. Gwangnaru District - Seoul Subway Lines 1 and 8
4. Ttukseom District - Seoul Subway Line 7
5. By Bus - From Seoul takes blue buses numbers 405, 740
The most amazing thing to do near the frozen river to is to have chimaek (from Korean chikin "fried chicken" and maekju "beer"). You can also try crusing Han River through Klook
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| tiktoking at Han River |
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| buffet lunch beside Han River |
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