Geomryeongso () is a
natural spring
A spring is a natural exit point at which groundwater emerges from an aquifer and flows across the ground surface as surface water. It is a component of the hydrosphere, as well as a part of the water cycle. Springs have long been important fo ...
in
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and t ...
, and is considered to be the source of the
Han River, the river that travels through the capital city of
Seoul
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. This spring was designated in 2010 as a national "scenic spot".
History
As the spring was approved to become a national tourist destination, the local government began creating plans in order to preserve the natural environment of the spring as tourist levels increase.
Geography
The spring is located at the foothills of
Geumdaebong.
The total area of the natural area is about .
See also
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Namhan River
Namhan River (Namhan-gang, South Han River) is a major and second-longest river of South Korea. It is a tributary of the Han River. It is famous for clean and clear water, especially in its upper reaches and tributaries, and serves as a source o ...
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Source of the Danube
The Danube is conventionally taken to be formed by the confluence of the two streams Brigach and Breg just east of Donaueschingen.
The source of the Donaubach, which flows into the Danube, in the park of Donaueschingen Palace is often refer ...
References
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Springs of South Korea
Jeongseon County