Achasan Sunrise Festival (아차산 해맞이)

Explanation

Achasan Mountain offers a great view of the sunrise in Seoul, preventing the need to travel all the way to the East Sea to enjoy this beautiful sight. Achasan Mountain is a popular spot to watch the sunrise as it is easily accessible using public transportation and takes only about 15 minutes to hike up to the viewing spot. Hikers and non-hikers alike gather on New Year's Day to greet the sun as the hiking trail consists of well-managed, gradual slopes.

The annual Achasan Sunrise Event first began on January 1, 2000 as the first sunrise event in Seoul and has now beocome one of the most representative events of Seoul, welcoming more than 40,000 visitors every year with cultural performances and other events that wish a prosperous and hopeful new year.

Inquiry

Gwangjin-gu • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-450-7584

Information Use

Event Start Date : 2020년 01월 01일

Event end date : 2020년 01월 01일

Watching age : Open to visitors of all age

Venue : Achasan Haemaji Sqare, hiking trail, Dongui Elementary School

Venue Locator : [Subway]
Gwangnaru Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 1
Walk for approx. 15 min

Show time : 06:00-09:30

Touring Time : Varies by program

Organizer info : Gwangjin-gu

Contact the organizer : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-450-7584

Sponsor Information : Gwangjin-gu

Sponsor Contacts : +82-2-450-7584

Charges (Hours) : Free

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Introduction
Achasan Mountain offers a great view of the sunrise in Seoul, preventing the need to travel all the way to the East Sea to enjoy this beautiful sight. Achasan Mountain is a popular spot to watch the sunrise as it is easily accessible using public transportation and takes only about 15 minutes to hike up to the viewing spot. Hikers and non-hikers alike gather on New Year's Day to greet the sun as the hiking trail consists of well-managed, gradual slopes.

The annual Achasan Sunrise Event first began on January 1, 2000 as the first sunrise event in Seoul and has now beocome one of the most representative events of Seoul, welcoming more than 40,000 visitors every year with cultural performances and other events that wish a prosperous and hopeful new year.