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Ganghwa Chojijin Fortress (강화 초지진)

Ganghwa Chojijin Fortress (강화 초지진)

6.1 Km    29729     2021-02-10

58, Haeandong-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-7072

Chojijin Fortress is believed to have been built in 1655 (6th year of King Hyojong) for the purpose of national defense against coastal attacks from foreign enemies based on articles regarding the construction of Chojijin Fortress. The fortress was the scene of many hard-fought battles including the invasions of America and Japan in the 1870s. The site was then taken by the foreign troops due to the inferior fighting power of the Korean military, and very nearly completely destroyed. In 1876 (13th year of King Gojong), the Japanese warship Unyangho invaded and forced the Joseon Kingdom to open their ports, which later led to the forced signing of the Jana-Korea Treaty of 1876. Only the base of the fortress and the site of the high ground remained until 1973, when restoration work was started. The patriotic spirit of the Joseon dynasty still remains in this historic site.

Ganghwa Luge (Ganghwa Seaside Resort) (강화루지(강화씨사이드리조트))

6.1 Km    0     2023-11-10

217 Jangheung-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-9000

Ganghwa Seaside Resort delivers joy, happiness, and love with a gondola, food court, themed trails and the only luge track in the western part of the metropolitan area. It is a place where visitors can meet the mountains and the sea and feel the profoundness of nature without having to travel far way from the city. Visitors can take the gondola to reach the top, guided by the rich scent of the forest, and fully enjoy the atmosphere of Ganghwado Beach as well as the beautiful sunset from the observatory. The resort has a luge designed to descend dynamically through a 1.8-kilometer track, offering an excitement perfect for all members of the family.

Gimpo Daemyeong Port (김포 대명항)

6.3 Km    64867     2023-02-02

109, Daemyeonghang 1-ro, Daegot-myeon, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

The piercing smell of salt, the energy of freshly caught fish, fishing boats returning from far out at sea, and people walking in and out of the fish market and raw fish restaurants - these are the scenes of Daemyeong Port in Daegot-myeon, Gimpo where the fresh vigor of life is vividly alive. It is located just 30 minutes from Gimpo Airport by car so it is close to Seoul. Fishermen and owners of fishing boats personally run raw fish restaurants so the prices of raw fish are about 20% cheaper here than at other ports, according to the people of Daemyeong Port. Raw fish restaurants that you first encounter at the entrance of the port have tanks filled with freshly caught fish, and fishing nets spread out here and there vividly show the unique characteristics of a port. As it is the only port on the coast of Ganghwado Island, you are able to fully enjoy the beautiful seascape. The port is also receiving a great deal of attention both locally and nationwide thanks to the Daemyeong Type 2 Fishery Harbor project and the Pungeoje Festival. In 2001, Daemyeong Port was selected as one of the "7 Winter Seas recommended by the Korea Tourism Organization" for its beautiful seascape and flavors of a traditional port. Facing Ganghwado across Ganghwa Strait, Daemyeong Port is not as busy with tourists as Sorae Port or Yeonan Pier and boasts quiet and affectionate scenes of a fishing village. Nearby lies Deokpojin Fort, which is a historical site where our ancestors in the late Joseon Dynasty fought against foreign forces.

Daemyeonghang Fishery Market (대명항수산물직판장)

6.3 Km    4771     2024-02-26

109 Daemyeonghang 1-ro, Daegot-myeon, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

Daemyeonghang Fishery Market specializes in selling only natural, freshly caught seafood, brought directly by local fishermen. In spring, the market offers shaggy sea raven filled with roe and webfoot octopus. Summer brings a selection of sea bass and flatfish, while autumn features an abundance of blue crabs. Continuously attracting visitors seeking the freshest seafood, the market also includes a dedicated section for salted and dried seafood products.

Susan Park (수산공원)

6.4 Km    0     2023-08-08

52, Daemyeonghang 1-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-985-6672

Located in Daemyeongpo-gu in Gimpo, the large leisure cafe also operates a sushi restaurant, kid's cafe and monsterium. Open all year round, fresh sushi is available starting at 11:00 AM. With a large parking lot, it is convenient for visitors to come by car. 

Ganghwa Ginseng Department Store [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 강화인삼백화점)

Ganghwa Ginseng Department Store [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 강화인삼백화점)

6.6 Km    0     2024-04-22

2F, 10, Hoenamu-ro 42-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Pyeongane Doenjang (편가네된장)

Pyeongane Doenjang (편가네된장)

6.6 Km    218     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.

Gimpo Munsusanseong Fortress (김포 문수산성)

6.7 Km    8216     2022-12-20

Ponae-ri, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-980-2485

Munsusanseong Fortress was built on Munsusan Mountain in 1694, during the 20th year of the reign of King Sukjong, the 19th king of the Joseon dynasty. The fortress as designed to defend Gwanghwado Island from marine invasion. At the time, the fortress had north, west, and south gates, but they were destroyed in a fire during the Byeong-in Yangyo (1866). The north gate was restoryed in 1995 and the south gate in 2002. The fortress walls span 6 kilometers in length, 4 kilometers of which remain unrestored. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, the top of the fortress commands a spectacular view spanning from North Korea to the Hangang River inlet, and from Samgaksan Mountain to the sea off Incheon in the distance. It is often referred to as the Geumgangsan Mountain of Gimpo as it boasts superb scenery throughout all four seasons. The mountain is home to Munsusa Temple, established during the reign of Silla King Jinseong.

Ganghwa Haesoo Land (강화해수랜드)

Ganghwa Haesoo Land (강화해수랜드)

6.7 Km    51416     2024-02-20

13-12 Haeannam-ro, Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Ganghwa Haesoo Land, established in 1992, is a comprehensive leisure facility that integrates a sauna with seawater baths. The sauna encompasses various facilities, including red clay sauna, salt sauna, charcoal sauna, and steam sauna. The seawater baths utilize mineral-rich seawater sourced from 560 meters underground. Complementing these features, the facility offers additional amenities such as a swimming pool, outdoor concert hall, and a café.

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

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

6.8 Km    32154     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.