Namhan River in Yangpyeong County

Namhan River (Namhan-gang, South Han River) is a major and second-longest river of South Korea. It is a tributary of the Han River. It is famous for clean and clear water, especially in its upper reaches and tributaries, and serves as a source of water for Seoul. A popular bike path follows the river.[1] Several sections of it are used for public recreation, including rafting; some of these sections have their own traditional names, such as the "Dong-gang" or Dong River stretch, popular for natural beauty.[2][3]

Some part of this river was found to be contaminated by bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP) with 50 ppb.[4]

Gallery

  • Namhan River in Yeoju City
    Namhan River in Yeoju City
  • Namhan River in Yangpyeong County with Yangpyeong Bridge on National Route 45
    Namhan River in Yangpyeong County with Yangpyeong Bridge on National Route 45
  • Namhan River in Yangpyeong County
    Namhan River in Yangpyeong County

References

  1. ^ "Beautiful Riverside Bicycle Routes in Korea". Visit Korea. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  2. ^ "Tourist Attractions - Donggang Rafting 상세화면 | 강원관광-영문 > Trip to Gangwon > Tourist Attractions".
  3. ^ "Donggang Rafting - Day Tours (Yeongwol-gun) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go".
  4. ^ Hyun, Ahn Seung (2003). "Analysis of soil contamination by phthalate ester around tributaries to the Han river and molecular identification of the phthalate-degrading bacteria". Seoul National University Graduate School. Retrieved June 15, 2018.

External links

Media related to Namhan River at Wikimedia Commons