Achasan Sunrise Festival (아차산 해맞이)

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.

Start date

2020-01-01  

End Date

2020-01-01  

Viewing Duration

Varies by program  

Performance Time

06:00-09:30  

Venue

Achasan Haemaji Sqare, hiking trail, Dongui Elementary School  

Location Guide

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

Age Limit

Open to visitors of all age  

Fee

Free  

Organizer

Gwangjin-gu  

Organizer's Contact Information

+82-2-450-7584  

Host Company

Gwangjin-gu  

Host's Contact Information

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

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.