Hwagae Garden (화개정원)

10.1Km 2024-02-20

6-60 Gyodongdong-ro 471beon-gil, Gyodong-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Hwagae Garden is a park situated on the foothills of Hwagaesan Mountain in Gyodong-myeon. Exploring the trails, visitors can immerse themselves in the ever-changing beauty of Hwagaesan Mountain across the seasons. Opting for the monorail to reach the observatory rewards with a panoramic view extending to Ganghwado Island. The park is equipped with various amenities, including walking paths, a lawn, a children's playground, along with restaurants and cafés.

Pyeongane Doenjang (편가네된장)

10.6Km 2021-04-07

11, Ganeungpo-ro 89beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-937-6479

This is a Korean cuisine located in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon. The representative menu is bibimbap with soybean paste sauce. Bibimbap, one of Korea's representative dishes, with fermented soybean paste sauce.

Ganghwa Janghwa-ri Tidal Flats and blackfaced spponbill breeding place (강화갯벌 및 저어새번식지)

11.1Km 2021-06-16

Haeannam-ro, Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-3124

Ganghwa Janghwa-ri Tidal Flats in Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon is well-known among photographers as a great spot to view the sunset from. Along with Dongmak Beach, this area has one of the most beautiful tidal flats and views of the sunrise in the western sea. The place provides different views depending on the rise and ebb of the tide.

Goryeosan Mountain (고려산)

11.1Km 2020-04-27

Gocheon-ri, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-3515

Goryeosan Mountain, once referred to as Oryeonsan, is a mountain rich in folklore. Legend has it that in the year 416 (during the reign of King Jangsu of Goguryeo), a Buddhist monk named Cheonchukguk climbed Goryeosan Mountain and found Oryeonji Pond where the five-colored lotus flowers bloomed. The monk picked the lotus flower petals and blew them into the air. He then built a temple where each of the petals had landed, naming the temples according to their corresponding color: Jeokseoksa Temple, formerly Jeokryeonsa Temple (red lotus), Baengnyeonsa Temple (white lotus), Cheongryeonsa Temple (blue lotus), Hwangryeonsa Temple (yellow lotus), and Heungnyeonsa Temple (black lotus).

Around 130 dolmens are distributed along the foot of Goryeosan Mountain. Sirumisan Mountain, on the northern side of Goryeosan Mountain is said to have been the birthplace of General Yeongaesomun of the Goguryeo Kingdom.

Ganghwa Manisan Mountain (Ganghwa Section) (마니산 (강화))

11.5Km 2021-02-19

18, Manisan-ro 675beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-7068

Manisan Mountain is located on the southern end of Ganghwado Island, at the mid-point of the Korean Peninsula between Hallsan Mountain and Baekdusan Mountain. At the top of Manisan Mountain is Chamseongdan Altar, known to have been used by Dangun to hold sacred rituals. The 1988 Paralympics torch was lit at the top of the mountain as well as the torch for the Korea national sports games each year. If you walk up the trail with 918 stone steps, an amazing view of the west sea and Jeongsusa Temple to the east can be seen. The pine tree forest full of phytoncide is perfect for hikers to relieve their stress.

Boreumdo Island (Spoonbill Eco Village) (볼음도(저어새 생태마을))

12.0Km 2024-02-15

595-1 Boreumdo-ri, Seodo-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Boreumdo Island, situated in Seodo-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, is renowned as a habitat for spoonbills. The spoonbill, a rare migratory bird with a global population of around 3,000 individuals, finds refuge on this island. Since 2012, Boreumdo Island has been designated as a protected habitat for spoonbills, offering various experiential programs aimed at fostering an understanding of the tidal flat ecosystem. Key experiences include clam digging, net usage, and mudskipper fishing.

Mung Hit (멍때림)

12.6Km 2024-10-15

1970-34 Haeannam-ro, Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Mung Hit is a cafe located in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon. The cafe features a view of Manisan Mountain, and is decorated with comfortable tables and chairs for visitors to space out, the name of the cafe in Korean.

Ganghwa History Museum (강화역사박물관)

13.2Km 2021-08-13

994-19, Ganghwa-daero, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-934-7887

Ganghwa History Museum opened in 2010 with aims to exhibit, preserve and educate visitors about the history and culture of Ganghwa from prehistoric ages to modern times based on artifacts from the area.

Kkotgewa Nakji (꽃게와낙지)

13.2Km 2024-02-26

7 Haeannam-ro 2029beon-gil, Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Kkotgewa Nakji is a seafood restaurant nestled at the base of Manisan Mountain. The restaurant is renowned for its two standout dishes: the blue crab soup, prepared using egg-filled female crabs, and the stir-fried octopus, which features live octopus cooked immediately to ensure freshness. The side dishes, crafted from fresh ingredients sourced from Ganghwado Island, add a delicious and comforting touch to the dining experience.

Dolmen in Bugeun-ri [UNESCO World Heritage] (강화 고인돌 유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

13.3Km 2023-11-10

Bugeun-ri, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-933-3624

Dolmen in Bugeun-ri is a dolmen site in Ganghwa that was designated as a Historic Site for its historical value representing the funeral customs of the Bronze Age. The main stone used to create the tomb is 710 centimeters long, 550 centimeters wide, and 260 centimeters high. The dolmen is an example of the northern dolmen customs, serving as a subject of further research in the field of ancient history. The Dolmen in Bugeun-ri is also registered as a UNESCO World Heritage along with other significant dolmen sites.

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