Anyangcheon
History
Anyangcheon has been called in many names throughout history. Parts of the Anyangcheon that passes modern day Geumcheon district was called in the name Hannae in the book Donggukyeojiseungram, which was transcribed as 大川 to mean big river in chinese. The river also was called Gitan, and the modern day name Anyang is said to be named after the temple Anyangsa which was near the source of the river. Other names include Hogye, and Geomamcheon.
Wildlife
The Anyangcheon is home to a variety of wildlife. The dominant fish of the river are Zacco platypus (freshwater minnow) and Rhynchocypris oxycephalus in the more upstream areas near the source, and Carassius auratus (goldfish) further downstream, by Gwangmyeong. The river also houses a number of species of birds, including the egrets, the grey heron, northern shoveler, common teal and mallard. A conservation area has been established close to the confluence with the Han River, where the footpath is set back from the riverside to leave migratory birds a more natural setting.
Gallery
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The source on the slopes of Gwanggyosan
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The far upper reaches by Uiwang I.C.
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Looking upstream in Uiwang
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Looking downstream in Uiwang
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Looking downstream along the upper part in Gunpo
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A bamboo-lined path beside the stream in Gunpo
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Looking upstream along a mid-width section in Uiwang
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Looking downstream to the Capital Region First Ring Expressway
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Looking downstream at the Anyangcheon from the end of the Hakuicheon
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Looking upstream to the point of confluence with the Hakuicheon
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Downstream from the confluence with the Hakuicheon