Gwangjin-gu · Mountain
Achasan Mountain
아차산
A peak once held by Goguryeo soldiers, now Seoul's finest spot for sunrise.
As Seoul's easternmost peak it catches the first light, and Goguryeo-era fortress ruins still line its ridge. It's a half-hour climb to the sunrise plaza, packed on New Year's morning.
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- Nearest station
- Gwangnaru Station · 14 min walk
- Address
- 135 Yeonghwasa-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
Places nearby
Vista Walkerhill SeoulHotel · Gwangjin-guA hotel on the slope of Achasan, looking down on the Han.
Universal Arts CenterGallery · Achasan StationA three-storey multipurpose arts building, up since 1981.
Riverview 8th Avenue (Gwangjingyo Bridge)Han River · Gwangnaru StationAn unusual spot to watch the Han from beneath a bridge.
Achasan Ridge View TrailTrail · Gwangjin-guThe ridge where Seoul's sun rises first — a panorama earned in thirty minutes.