Gyeongho River

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Gyeongho River
Hangul
경호강
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGyeongho-gang
McCune–ReischauerKyŏngho-gang

The Gyeongho River is a river in western

Nam River, and then into the Nakdong River, which carries its waters into the Sea of Japan
(East Sea).

The Gyeongho River is thus named because it is said its 'water is as clear as a mirror'. The river's clarity and spectacular scenery of the areas through which it passes prompted poets, writers and artists to record the river's beauty in verse and on canvas.[1]

The Gyeongho River also draws adventure-seekers. It is wide, with few boulders, making it a wonderful river for rafting. It has even been touted as the only river with rafting opportunity south of the Han River.[1]

Numerous rare species can be found in and near the Gyeongho River, including the endangered

European otter
.

See also

  • List of rivers

References

  1. ^ a b "5th Attraction: Gyeongho River Scenic View". Sancheong-Gun. Archived from the original on 28 April 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2013.