Lake Khasan

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Lake Khasan or Lake Hassan is a small lake in Khasansky District, Primorsky Krai of Russia, located southeast of Posyet Bay, on the border with North Korea and China, 130 kilometres southwest of Vladivostok. It has a surface area of 2.23 square kilometres. The Tanbogatyi River flows from the lake. The lake, described as "the tight corner where the territories of Korea, Manchuria, and Russia meet", was the site of the Battle of Lake Khasan in summer 1938. The lake is near Fangchuan, China. ()

Local name: Хасан Area: 0.86 mi²Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°27'5"N, 130°36'29"E

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Lake Khasan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Korea–Russia Friendship Bridge, Khasan.

3 miSE
Bridge
Korea–Russia Friendship Bridge
77 min walk • The Korea–Russia Friendship Bridge is a rail bridge over the Tumen River. It was commissioned in 1959 as a replacement for a temporary wooden bridge. It is the sole crossing point on the 17 km long North Korea–Russia border.
2.5 miSE
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Khasan
64 min walk • One of the main attractions in Khasan is the Khasan Lake, a stunning body of water surrounded by lush forests and mountains. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the lake, go fishing, or simply relax on the shore and take in the serene atmosphere.