Timeline
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Hong Jeonghui Gate of Filial Duty
Take Line 4 subway to Ansan or Jungang Station, then transfer to bus 123 toward Daebu Island. Walk or take a taxi to Hong Jeonghui Gate. Arrive early to find a good vantage point.
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Hong Jeonghui Gate of Filial Duty
The sun sets toward the WSW in January, WNW in April, July, and October. Position yourself to catch the golden light hitting the gate structure.
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Hong Jeonghui Gate of Filial Duty
Watch the sun dip below the horizon. The light shifts from bright gold to soft blue as the gate stands in silhouette.
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Hong Jeonghui Gate of Filial Duty
Stay for the afterglow. The sky turns pink and purple. Take your time to reflect on the story of filial piety the gate represents.
Local tip
Check the route from Ansan or Jungang Station to the gate. Public transport may be infrequent after sunset.
Check before you go
- Verify bus 123 schedules from Jungang Station.
- Check sunset times for your specific date.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ansan (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).