Manisan (Incheon)
Manisan is a mountain in Incheon, South Korea. It is situated in Ganghwa County and is the highest peak on Ganghwa Island. Manisan has an elevation of 469.4 m (1,540 ft).[1] There is a popular hiking trail to the summit; at the summit is Chamseongsdan, an altar where Dangun (the founding father of Korea) performed ritual ceremonies.[2]
Manisan | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 469.4 m (1,540 ft) |
Prominence | 469 m (1,539 ft) |
Coordinates | 37°36′41.77″N 126°26′5.38″E |
Geography | |
Manisan Location on South Korea | |
Location | Ganghwa County Incheon, South Korea |
Korean name | |
Hangul | |
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Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Manisan |
McCune–Reischauer | Manisan |
See also
Notes
- An 2003, p.143.
- "Manisan Mountain (Ganghwa Island) | Hiking the World".
References
- An Gyeong-ho (2003). 신 한국 100 명산 ('The New' 100 Korean Mountains). Seoul: 깊은솔 (Gipeunsol). ISBN 978-89-89917-07-6.
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