Enjoy Sunrise and Sunset at Munhaksan~ Expanded Opening Hours at the Summit from the 17th

Munhaksan Signpost
Photo by Incheon City

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Located in the heart of Incheon and known as the 'navel mountain of Incheon' and 'Jinsan of Incheon,' Munhak Mountain will soon offer views of the sunrise, sunset, and nightscape.

Incheon City announced on the 11th that starting from the 17th, the opening hours of the Munhak Mountain summit will be extended from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (5 a.m. to 8 p.m. during winter).

The summit of Munhak Mountain was designated as a military protection zone, restricting public access for 50 years until it was opened to citizens in 2015. This time, after consultations between Incheon City and the Ministry of National Defense, the opening hours have been extended.

The city has installed safety facilities such as CCTV, lighting fixtures, and safety fences at the summit of Munhak Mountain and has added additional security guards.

Michuhol-gu has also prepared to welcome hikers by installing the Munhak Mountain Obong sculpture, photo zones (on the hiking trail and summit), and storyboards in line with the expanded opening. Bollard lighting has been installed on the deck trail. Yeonsu-gu plans to maintain existing trails to ensure safe hiking for visitors.

Munhak Mountain, known as the birthplace of Incheon’s history, offers views of the islands in front of Incheon, the Incheon cityscape, as well as Ganghwa Manisan and Bukhansan, making it a popular destination frequently visited by many citizens.

With the extended opening hours, visitors can enjoy the sunrise, sunset, and night views of Incheon, providing citizens with a free hiking activity space and resting area, which is expected to increase its popularity.

Citizens are looking at the Incheon cityscape from the summit of Munhak Mountain.
[Photo by Incheon City]

Munhak Mountain (height 217m) has the Munhak Mountain Fortress, estimated to have been built in the early Baekje period, with a circumference of 577m and an average height of 1.5m. At the summit of the fortress, there are historical remains such as a well site called 'Biryujeong' and a beacon mound, which hold great historical value.

To celebrate the expanded opening of Munhak Mountain, a pre-event will be held at the summit on the 16th at 7 p.m.

Considering the COVID-19 situation, the event will be held with a minimal number of participants, including climbing the summit from the Samhoyeon entrance with citizens and hanging windmill wishes for citizen happiness.

Citizens who cannot participate in the event can enjoy the deepening autumn night atmosphere with various nighttime lighting facilities (LED rose lights, moon sculptures), photo zones for making memories, and wish-granting windmills as a backdrop.

From the 13th to the 18th, over 2,000 chrysanthemums and sculptures cultivated by the Gyeyang Park Office will also be exhibited at the summit of Munhak Mountain.

Park Namchun, Mayor of Incheon, said, "I am pleased that Munhak Mountain has returned to the citizens as a space where they can always enjoy the beautiful night view of Incheon." He added, "Next year, we will create a Munhak Mountain Aeteul lawn similar to Incheon Aeteul (the lawn plaza in front of Incheon City Hall) at the summit and expand and maintain hiking trails to develop it as a citizen’s space."

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