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
Highest point
Elevation469.4 m (1,540 ft)
Prominence469 m (1,539 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Coordinates37°36′41.77″N 126°26′5.38″E / 37.6116028°N 126.4348278°E / 37.6116028; 126.4348278
Geography
Manisan is located in South Korea
Manisan
Manisan
Location on South Korea
LocationGanghwa County Incheon, South Korea
Korean name
Hangul
마니산
Hanja
Revised RomanizationManisan
McCune–ReischauerManisan

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ An 2003, p.143.
  2. ^ "Manisan Mountain (Ganghwa Island) | Hiking the World".

References edit

  • An Gyeong-ho (2003). 신 한국 100 명산 ('The New' 100 Korean Mountains). Seoul: 깊은솔 (Gipeunsol). ISBN 978-89-89917-07-6.