Best Places to Watch the New Year’s Sunrise in Gyeonggi-do

Sunrise of 2021 was expected to be calm and safe. Unlike other sunrise spots in Korea, these places have exotic mood and scenery

Haengjusanseong Fortress, Goyang

Haengjusanseong Fortress, close to Seoul and Incheon, is the representative sunrise site in Gyeonggi-do. This is not only because it is next to the Hangang River, but also because it offers a panoramic view overlooking Banghwadaegyo Bridge and urban areas. It is renowned as a place that more than 10,000 people visit each year to watch the sunrise and make New Year's wishes.

It is also a historically significant place where the Hangju Battle Memorial Hall, experience center, and more, are located.

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The Haengju Memorial Hall
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The Haengju Battle Monument
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The Statue of Kwon Yul Do Won-Soo
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Dumulmeori, Yangpyeong

Dumulmeori is famous for heavy morning mist over water, which allows you to enjoy a mysterious and serene sunrise.

It is where the Bukhangang River meets the Namhangang River, offering beautiful scenery unique to the riverside village, such as misty vistas, quays, and weeping willows that glow in the early morning. For these reasons, it has appeared in various media such as dramas and movies. Another interesting point, it is also the home of a large zelkova tree that is over 400 years old.

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Geomdansan Mountain, Hanam

When you ascend Geomdansan Mountain, you can see Paldangho Lake under your feet, and a beautiful view from Dumulmeori Yangpyeong to Bukhansan Mountain.

Geomdansan Mountain, located on the banks of the Hangang River east of Hanam City, is close to Seoul. Its hiking trails are well maintained, so it is recommended to anyone who enjoys hiking. Aside from its natural beauty, it is famous for many surrounding attractions such as Misari Boat Race Course, Paldang Dam, and Hanam Starfield.