Yongheunggung Palace (용흥궁)

8.5 Km 17823 2022-07-27

16-1, Dongmunan-gil 21beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-3515

Yongheunggung Palace is where King Cheoljong (r. 1849-1863) used to live before his ascension to throne. The chief of Ganghwa County, Jeong Gi-se, enlarged the original residence and named it Yongheunggung (meaning palace of the rising dragon) in the 4th year of King Cheoljong’s reign. Its architectural features include a paljak (traditional Korean half-hipped roof) and supporting columns rendered in Jusimpo style, the column brackets placed only on top of the columns. The palace was built in the tradition of dwelling houses such as the Yeongyeongdang and Nakseonjae houses in Changdeokgung Palace, so the palace buildings give off a simple and plain atmosphere. Within the precincts of the palace are a memorial stone and a monument house indicating that the palace used to be the old home of King Cheoljong.

Café de Chelsea (카페 드 첼시)

8.6 Km 0 2024-02-21

107-20 Gimpo-daero 2435beon-gil, Tongjin-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
0507-1368-7780

Café de Chelsea is a brunch and bakery café inspired by the Chelsea Physic Garden, a secret garden in England. Its impressive indoor space and outdoor garden are captivating, featuring vibrant seasonal interior designs that change regularly, making it a popular spot for photography. They offer a range of beverages including espresso, milk tea latte, Chelsea spänner (Chelsea einspänner), and various bakery items. The tea room on the first floor offers specialty teas and a tea vin chaud.

Night of Ganghwa & Heritage Story (강화 문화재 야행)

8.6 Km 368 2021-09-15

Gwancheong-ri. Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-32-930-3569

Night of Ganghwa & Heritage Story takes place in the city of Ganghwa. There will be a media facade on cultural heritage sites for online viewers as well as a guided tour on bikes for offline visitors.

Ganghwa Anglican Church (대한성공회 강화성당)

8.7 Km 33710 2020-04-18

10, Gwancheong-gil 27beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-4571

Ganghwa Anglican Church was consecrated in 1900 by Charies Jone Corfe, the First Bishop of the Church as the St. Peter and St.Paul’s Church. The church has since undergone several restorations, but the design remains true to the original.

The two-story 4x10 rectangular building is characterized by traditional Korean construction style on the outside while the interior is a Western Basilica style symbolizing the beauty of harmony and Korean tradition. It was first designated as Gyeonggi-do Tangible Cultural Property No. 154 and then became Incheon Tangible Cultural property when Ganghwa was included in Incheon Metropolitan City. In January 2001 it was designated as Historic Site No.424 of Korea.

Seonsu Port (Hupohang Port) (후포항 선수포구)

8.8 Km 10449 2021-06-16

Haeannam-ro 2903beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-934-7500

Seonsu Port, officially named Hupohang Port, is the largest port on Ganghwado Island, located near Dongmak Beach. Fishing boats anchored here often travel to and from waters near Seongmodo Island, known as a fishery of large-eyed herring. Visitors will find several hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurants along the port, serving hoe prepared with freshly caught seafood.

The seaside destination is close to many nearby attractions including Jeondeungsa Temple, Dongmak Beach, and a scenic drive along the coast of Ganghwado Island. The port is also known for romantic sunsets which are best enjoyed when viewed from between the port and Dongmak Beach.

Goryeosan Mountain (고려산)

8.8 Km 32422 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.

Largoville [Korea Quality] / 라르고빌 [한국관광 품질인증]

8.9 Km 12329 2021-10-14

27, Haeannam-ro 2845beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-10-6786-8868

Largo ville is a rental cottage resort located at the sea of the end of southern west Ganghwado. The unique appearance of the building exterior, made from volcanic stone, and the architecture in harmony with the surrounding scenery always draws attraction. When seen from far away, it seems like it’s floating on the sea. Largo is a musical term meaning ‘in very slow speed.’ There are traces of attention to details in order for guests to have a laid-back time amidst nature. Full-length windows in the lobby, every room, cafe, and restaurant offer view of the sea anywhere in the resort. The 200m outdoor swimming pool and the open-air grassy square stretching toward the sea are signature spaces of largo ville. The sunset seen from here is so beautiful, attracting many who want to shoot scenes against it. Largo ville has 24 rooms in two buildings, Harbor House and Terrace House. Every room in Harbor House is well-equipped with kitchenette, making it relatively spacious and suitable for families. Terrace House, meanwhile, boasts of spacious outdoor terrace in each room and best reflects the operating policy of largo ville, “the space without borders between human and the nature.” Being close to Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 7, guests can readily go for an enjoyable walk along the scenery of Ganghwado.

Largoville Resort Co.,Ltd [Korea Quality] / 라르고빌 웨이브하우스(웨이브하우스, 가든하우스) [한국관광 품질인증]

8.9 Km 212 2020-12-14

인천광역시 강화군 화도면 해안남로2845번길 27
+82-32-551-7520

Largo Ville Wave House is a hotel-type accommodation recently opened in 2014 in the largo ville resort district of the Ganghwado, Incheon. There are two buildings, Wave House and Garden House, with six types of rooms including Superior, Premier, Standard, and Suites. Compared to the largo ville resort with kitchenette, the Wave House is characterized by cozier interior which renders itself more suitable for couples rather than families. While all the rooms face the sea, the Superior Spa Room boasts a whirlpool bathtub, which is not found in other rooms of the entire largo ville. The spa room, with its full-length window, offers a view of the West Sea to relieve stress. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, Ocean Pool; a restaurant, The Wave; a cafe, largo; an outdoor grassy square; and ballrooms in each building. The Cafe largo has a green grassy square in its front yard and provides a great view of the sea, attracting dating couples looking for a nice course for a walk. Furthermore, unique menus such as potted plant ice cream and cloud latte draw attention. For breakfast, guests can choose to enjoy either Korean food at The Wave, the restaurant in the resort, or morning coffee combo at the Cafe largo.

Goryeogung Palace Site (고려궁지)

8.9 Km 32458 2021-06-01

394, Ganghwa-daero, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-7078

Goryeogung Palace Site on Ganghwado Island is the site of the royal palace where the people of the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392) resisted the Mongolian invasion for 39 years. In the 19th year of his reign, King Gojong moved the capital to Ganghwa on account of its natural and strategic advantages. During the Byeongjahoran (Chinese invasion of Korea) in 1637, the palace was lost by force to the Qing dynasty of China. Later, Joseon Dynasty palace building and Ganghwa Yusubu (Ganghwa governor’s office) buildings existed in the Goryeo palace site but were destroyed by the French army during the Byeonginyangyo (French Campaign against Korea). Nowadays, the only structures that remain are the Dongheon main office (built in 1638) and Ibangcheong administration office (built in 1654). The palace and its subsidiary buildings were restored in 1977. It has historical lessons of the spirit of independence and overcoming national crisis.

Dongmak Beach (강화 동막해변)

8.9 Km 127662 2023-01-12

1481, Haeannam-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-937-4445

Dongmak Beach is a pristine attraction with white sands surrounded by a forest of pine trees. During high tide, visitors can enjoy sun bathing, while during low tide, a large mud flat opens up for visitors to observe various sea life such as clams, crabs and more. There are many attractions nearby to see and enjoy.

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