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Minmeoru Beach (민머루해변)

.0M    2023-01-13

Eoryujeong-gil 212beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-3515

Minmeoru Beach is a beach on Seongmodo Island, a small island to the west of Ganghwado Island. Visitors can enjoy sea bathing on the vast stretch of sandy beach and watch beautiful sunsets over the West Sea. When the tide goes out, a mud flat of approximately one kilometer in length appears. The mud flat is very smooth and is home to marine life including clams, crabs, and more. It is recommended for visitors to wear rubber boots or shoes when walking on the mud flat to prevent injuring their feet. The Eoryujeonghang Harbor and Janggothang Harbor are located nearby, so visitors can also enjoy sea fishing. Popular tourist attractions in the vicinity include Maaekseokbul (a Buddha image carved on a cliff) and Bomunsa Temple, which is said to have been constructed by Queen Seondeok during the Silla period.

Tongilho (통일호)

Tongilho (통일호)

103.8M    2024-03-20

7-6 Eoryujeong-gil 212beon-gil, Samsan-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-934-8001

Tongilho is a picturesque hwareo hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurant situated on a hill with sweeping views of Minmeoru Beach in Seongmodo Island. The restaurant sources the freshest catch of the day directly from Janggot Harbor. Popular selections include sliced flatfish, rockfish, and sea bass, while the hearty saeng ureok tang (rockfish soup) stands out as a delightful option. The homemade Ganghwa sunmu kimchi (Ganghwa turnip kimchi) served as a side dish adds a special touch to the dining experience.

Seongmodo Shrubby Sea-blite Habitat (석모도 칠면초 군락지)

3.8Km    2024-02-20

29-3 Maeeum-ri, Samsan-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Seongmodo Shrubby Sea-blite Habitat is a habitat where a colony of shrubby sea-blite flourishes on tidal flats. Situated on the route to Minmeoru Beach, accessible via the Seongmodaegyo Bridge, this area is known for the robust growth of seepweed, which forms colonies in tidal flats or areas with high salinity. From September to mid-October, the landscape transforms with vibrant reddish-pink flowers, often referred to as the "fall foliage of the sea."

Espana Village (스페인마을)

Espana Village (스페인마을)

4.0Km    2024-02-16

2677-21 Haeannam-ro, Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Espana Village is a themed destination established in 2019, embracing a Spanish concept. It meticulously recreates an exotic landscape inspired by Spanish architectural styles and culture. The village houses various cultural facilities, including cafés, live restaurants, galleries, and offers accommodation options such as pensions and caravans. Visitors can relish a leisurely stroll while enjoying panoramic views of the sea surrounding Ganghwado Island.

Seongmodo Island Mineral Hot Springs (석모도 미네랄 온천)

Seongmodo Island Mineral Hot Springs (석모도 미네랄 온천)

4.2Km    2023-02-09

865-17, Samsannam-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-7051

Located near Bomunsa Temple, Minmeoru Beach, Seongmodo Island Arboretum, and a recreational forest, Seongmodo Island Mineral Hot Springs is a place where visitors can enjoy hot springs while looking at the West Sea and the view of sunset over the horizon. The sea breeze and sunlight also help to relax one's body and mind.

The spring waters are pure mineral water that gush out from volcanic granite, reaching a temperature of 51℃  with no artificial or chemical additives. It is rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium, and sodium chloride. Various minerals in the hot spring water not only help improve skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and dryness but are also easily absorbed into the skin to help with beauty, moisturizing, and blood circulation. They are also known to have excellent effects on arthritis and muscle pain.

Ganghwa Bomunsa Temple (보문사 (강화))

4.2Km    2024-12-26

44 Samsannam-ro 828beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-933-8271

Bomunsa Temple is located on Seongmodo Island in the Gangwondo Island district. The temple is on Sangbongsan Mountain, one of three mountains that make up the Samsan-myeon area. Like many temples in Korea, the foundation date is unknown but it is believed to have been founded in 635 during the reign of Silla Queen Seondeok. The temple faces out to the ocean, with the sound of waves reaching all the way to the main building.

The main courtyard is fragrant with the scent of an aromatic tree, designated Incheon Natural Monument No. 17. Beyond the tree is a gathering of Buddhist scuptures and a large grotto.

Seongmodo Island Arboretum (석모도 수목원)

Seongmodo Island Arboretum (석모도 수목원)

4.4Km    2023-02-09

161, Samsanbuk-ro 449beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-932-5432

Seongmodo Island Arboretum was established on Seongmodo Island in recognition of its suitability for research on plants native to the Nothern Limit Line and marine plants in preparation for gloabl warming. In addition, it is built along the valley of the Seongmo-ri area and boasts a pollution-free natural environment. It is a tourist destination where the mountains and the sea coexist and conveys values ​​and benefits of forests, allowing visitors to commune with nature.

The Beautiful House With Sunset (노을내리는아름다운집)

The Beautiful House With Sunset (노을내리는아름다운집)

4.8Km    2024-12-23

933-1 , Samsannam-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-933-9677

Beautiful Sunset House in Seongmodo, Ganghwa Island is an old-fashioned pension with log-built interiors and hardwood furniture. All rooms have a terrace with fine sea views, with perhaps the best view of the superb South Sea sunsets offered by the pension’s own Casa Mia Sunset cafe. Residents can also enjoy the sunset while outdoor dining in the barbecue area, while a short seaside promenade from the pension’s Sunset Garden leads quickly to the sea, where visitors can dig for crabs and clams in the tidal flats. Seokmodo Mineral Hot Springs is a 10-minute walk away.

Elijah Resort [Korea Quality]엘리야리조트[한국관광 품질인증]

Elijah Resort [Korea Quality]엘리야리조트[한국관광 품질인증]

5.0Km    2023-05-23

2782-24 , Haeannam-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-507-1334-5921

Elijah Resort on Ganghwado Island, Incheon, stands on a coastal site from where guests can watch the sun setting over the West Sea. Guestroom types range from basic standard rooms to deluxe; deluxe rooftops are suitable for small families, deluxe gardens for family gatherings, and loft-type grand suites with rooftop lawns can be used by two or more families. There’s an outdoor garden, a walking trail, a pay-for swimming pool and an outdoor barbecue area.

Largoville Resort(Terras House, Harbor House) / 라르고빌리조트(테라스하우스, 하버하우스)

Largoville Resort(Terras House, Harbor House) / 라르고빌리조트(테라스하우스, 하버하우스)

5.3Km    2025-03-05

27 , Haeannam-ro 2845beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-555-8868

Largoville is a pension-type resort located on the coast of Ganghwa Island, Incheon, and has two buildings - Harbor House and Terra House. The rooms are spacious, all have cooking facilities, and Terra House has a large terrace. The pension is proud of its outdoor swimming pool, which uses bedrock water from 200m under the sea, and the big green lawn in front: sunset views from here are exquisite. The West Sea is visible through floor-to-ceiling windows anywhere in the building. Ganghwa Nadeul Coast Trail course 7 is close by, making this a good location for walkers.