Holiday Ayo - Are you a Korean drama lover? if so, you must be familiar with the han river which on many occasions is always present in your favorite dramas. So what exactly are these rivers? The Han River is a river in South Korea formed by the confluence of the Namhan River (South Han River), which flows into Mount Daedeok, and the Bukhan River (North Han River), which originates from the valley of Mount Geumgang in North Korea.

The Han River flows through the capital city of Seoul and joins the Imjin river before emptying into the Yellow Sea. The Han River has a total length of 512 kilometers, this river has a fairly wide size. In the city of Seoul alone, this river has a width of approximately one kilometer.

The Han River is categorized as a river that has a very large water discharge because of that the South Korean government made many dams to accommodate the flow of water. The Han River is very popular for Koreans and foreign tourists.

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If you visit the Han River while on vacation to South Korea there is a lot you can do here. You can exercise, take pictures, and have picnics around the park near the river. you can also contemplate and enjoy the han river with a beautiful night atmosphere and you will see the reflection of the lights in the beautiful city of Seoul. The calm and comfortable atmosphere of the Han River is suitable as a cycling location.

Even though it is located in a busy area, the Han River and the 11 gardens that surround it can bring a calm and peaceful atmosphere to the heart. Thatls why there are many Korean dramas and variety shows using the Han River as a filming location.

But behind all the beauty of the Han River, there seem to be some dark facts hidden behind it. The Han River is also famous as a place that is often used as a location for suicide by South Koreans. There are several bridges along the Han River, including Mapo Bridge and Hangang Bridge. The bridge that is most often used as a suicide location is the Mapo Bridge. Even so, the han river is a place you must visit if you are in korea.