Chamseongdan Altar (강화 참성단)

13.3Km 2020-06-29

Heungwang-ri, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-4571

Located on the northside of Manisan Mountain peak, Chamseongdan Altar is where Dangun (founder of Korea) is said to have offered sacrifices to the heavens. The story of Dangun reads that he made sacrifices over 4,000 years ago, making this relic a historical treasure.
Chamseongdan was renovated in 1270 under Goryeo Wonjong’s and after being renovated several more times. To this day it has remained the same way and kept the same appearance. Chamseongdan is a natural stone 5 meters in x_height, circular in shape at the bottom and rectangular at the top. Because it is in the middle of Baekdusan Mountain and Hallasan Mountain, you can see the islands of the West sea and the inland scenery. It is symbolically a very important place. It is said that in the past, the kings of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla Kingdoms all offered sacrifices to the heavens here. This form of ceremonial sacrificing continued prevailed until the Joseon Period (1392~1910). Visitors can see from scattered relics how Korea’s ancestors revered and feared the heavens. Even now, on Gaecheonjeol Day, Koreans offer sacrifices to Dangun here, and for national athletic events, a sacred flame for the games is ignited here.
Manisan Mountain is 495m above sea level, which makes it the highest mountain in Ganghwa. The entire area was designated as a National Tour Site in 1977. Climb to the summit and you can see the entire Gyeonggi area. The path leading up to Chamseongdan especially has a wonderful view of the mountain and the sea, and is a favorite of the climbers.

Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center (연등국제선원)

14.6Km 2020-02-06

349-60, Ganghwadong-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-937-7033

The Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center was founded in 1997 by Monk Wonmyoung as a site for foreigners to practice seon meditation.The center features five main buildings and a large garden area. The center is serviced by monks from various countries, including America, Switzerland, Russia, and other Asian countries. Foreigners can easily learn the practice of seon meditation by participating in the English lectures and short-term programs.

Ganghwa Seoksumun Gate (강화 석수문)

14.7Km 2020-02-06

Gukhwa-ri, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-4571

Seoksumun is a floodgate on the Dongnakcheon Stream, which flows through the town of Ganghwa-eup. The floodgate was built in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong’s reign during the Joseon Period) and it is connected to the inner walls of the Ganghwasanseong Fortress. It is an arched structure with a design of three rainbows coming together. Made of granite, the floodgate measures 18.2 meters in length and 2.7 meters in x_height, while the arches are 1.7 meters tall, and 3 meters wide.

Oktokki Space Center (옥토끼우주센터)

14.8Km 2024-11-15

403 Ganghwadong-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-937-6917

Oktokki Space Center is Korea's first aerosepace theme park. The center collects, preserves, and exhibits materials related to aerospace engineering to educate and promote to the public. It is open to visitors all year round, offering diverse activity programs and experience rides that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The center is especially well equipped with fun learning materials as well as educational programs to spark children's insterest in the field.

Hamheodongcheon Campground (함허동천야영장)

14.9Km 2024-02-15

13 Haeannam-ro 1196beon-gil, Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
032-930-7066

Hamheodongcheon Campground is a camping site nestled in the Hamheodongcheon valley on the northern slope of Manisan Mountain in Ganghwa-do, inaugurated in 1987. Enveloped by lush forests, it provides a picturesque setting and is especially favored as a summer retreat destination. The first campground accommodates electricity usage and operates through an internet reservation system, whereas the second to fourth campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-served basis without prior reservations.

Joyang Bangjik Cafe (조양방직)

15.1Km 2023-11-13

12 Hyangnamu-gil 5beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-933-2192

Joyang Bangjik, which means Joyang Textile in English, was the first rayon factory established with domestic funds in 1933 in Ganghwa, but were closed down as Ganghwa textiles declined over the years. The empty building was left in ruins until it became renovated as a huge cafe. A demolished wall became a wonderful art gallery and movie theater, a long workbench was turned into a coffee table, and the space where machines and people worked was filled with antiques found in China and Europe. A British door with a broken window, a round mirror from an old train in the Czech Republic, and a fish-shaped bun machine that struggled to turn itself over every winter are naturally arranged as if they were there originally, giving an impression of time throughout the cafe by utilizing the factory and building frame of more than 990 square meters. Currently, various drinks and cakes are offered.

[Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 8] Bird Watching Trail ([강화 나들길 제8코스] 철새 보러 가는 길)

15.2Km 2022-11-11

24, Cheonghadong-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-934-1906

The Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Trails are a collection of walking paths along the coast of Ganghwa Island that connect the watchtowers and and walls of Ganghwasanseong Fortress, as well as royal tombs and other historically significant sites from the Goryeo dynasty that dot the island.

[Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 8] Bird Watching Trail
Course 8 stretches over a 17.2 kilometer area between Chojijin Fort and Bunoridondae Fortification. Set along the southern coast of Ganghwado Island, this trail showcases the island's natural beauty and history. It is especially popular in summer when the cool ocean breeze blows and in winter when the migratory birds settle in the mud flats.

[Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 7] Setting Sun Trail ([강화 나들길 제7코스] 낙조보러 가는 길)

15.2Km 2022-12-29

24, Cheonghadong-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-934-1906

The Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Trails are a collection of walking paths along the coast of Ganghwa Island that connect the watchtowers and and walls of Ganghwasanseong Fortress, as well as royal tombs and other historically significant sites from the Goryeo dynasty that dot the island.

[Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 7] Setting Sun Trail
Course 7 stretches over a 20.8-kilometer-long loop from Hwado Parking Lot to Mud Flat Research Center and back. The trail leads through a tunnel of green leaves before opening out onto the mud flat. The mud flat is one of the world's top five mud flats and presents a beautiful view of the ocean and mountains. Bird-watchers will love the chance to see migratory birds fly through each winter.

[Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 6] Birthplace of Hwanam Trail ([강화 나들길 제6코스] 화남생가 가는 길)

15.2Km 2022-08-18

24, Cheonghadong-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-934-1906

The Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Trails are a collection of walking paths along the coast of Ganghwa Island that connect the watchtowers and and walls of Ganghwasanseong Fortress, as well as royal tombs and other historically significant sites from the Goryeo dynasty that dot the island.

[Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 6] Birthplace of Hwanam Trail
Course 6 stretches over an 18.8 kilometer area between Ganghwa Bus Terminal and Gwangseongbo Reservoir. The trail passes through fields and forests. Hwanam's hometown is so beautiful, people often say all the flowers that grow in the world can be found here.

[Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 5] Gobigogae Pass Trail ([강화 나들길 제5코스] 고비고개길)

15.2Km 2021-02-23

24, Cheonghadong-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-934-1906

The Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Trails are a collection of walking paths along the coast of Ganghwa Island that connect the watchtowers and and walls of Ganghwasanseong Fortress, as well as royal tombs and other historically significant sites from the Goryeo dynasty that dot the island.

[Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 5] Gobigogae Pass Trail
Course 5 stretches over a 20.2 kilometer section between Ganghwa Bus Terminal and Oepo Passenger Terminal. This trail is a restoration of the path crossing the low mountain, walked on by past generations when visiting Ganghwa Market.

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