Hwamunseok Cultural Center (강화화문석문화관)

8.8Km 2021-11-11

413, Jangjeongyango-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-7060

Ganghwa Hwamunseok, Korea's only rush-weaving handicraft, is a cultural legacy inherited from the Goryeo period, and is a product that is exclusively produced in Ganghwa-gun. To preserve and develop its historic rush-weaving handicrafts, Ganghwa-gun constructed Hwamunseok Cultural Center at Yango-ri in Songhae-myeon, the craft's place of origin. Visitors to the cultural center will be able to view the individual features and transformations of Hwamunseok in addition to the past, present and future of rush-weaving handicrafts.

Jeokseoksa Temple (적석사)

9.4Km 2021-08-02

181, Yeonchon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-932-6191

Jeokseoksa Temple is a traditional Buddhist temple that was founded around 1,600 years ago. It is known for "Gamnojeong," which is the water trickling out from the rock crevices on the east side of Daeungjeon Hall (main temple building). While the water is cool and sweet, legend has it that it dries up or turns murky in times of national crisis. According to the records, Palman Daejanggyeong (Tripitaka Koreana printing woodblocks) used to be kept in Jeokseoksa before they were moved to Baengnyeongsa Temple, then to Jeondeungsa Temple, and finally to Haeinsa Temple.

Jeokseoksa Temple is connected to Nakjodae Observatory, which offers a magnificent view of the sun setting over the West Sea. In fact, the view is so magnificent that it is admired as one of the 10 best sceneries of Ganghwado Island.

Deokpojin Museum of Education (덕포진교육박물관)

9.4Km 2021-02-26

90, Deokpojin-ro 103beon-gil, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-989-8580

Deokpojin Museum of Education was established by Kim Dong-seon, an elementary school teacher, for his wife, Lee In-suk who lost her eye sight due to an accident while she was also an elementary school teacher. He decided to build the museum to cheer up his wife who was deeply depressed with the fact that she could no longer teach students. Through the husband's will to give his wife opportunities to teach children again, his dream to create hands-on educational programs not available in the ordinary school education system became a reality as well. The museum was finally opened in 1996 with materials collected by the couple, comprised of a music class taught with her pump organ and Mr. Kim's collection of various school materials such as a book wrapper, a nature textbook from 1960, nickel silver lunch boxes and more. These collections attracts many visitors, from kindergarteners to university students and even family visitors.

Dosol Museum (Hanok Gallery Cafe) (한옥카페 갤러리도솔)

10.2Km 2025-10-23

52-71 Gilsang-ro 210beon-gil, Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Located on Ganghwado Island, Incheon, the museum is housed in a traditional hanok building with a café. Adorned with pine trees, it offers a relaxing space where visitors can enjoy traditional Korean desserts and drinks on the menu. In addition, it also offers various hands-on experience programs, such as mug-making.

Kkokko Orijumulleok (꼬꼬오리주물럭)

10.5Km 2024-02-20

49 Heungsin-ro 239beon-gil, Yangchon-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

Kkokko Orijumulleok is a self-cook restaurant specializing in orijumulleok (spicy stir-fried marinated duck), a dish made by marinating duck in red chili paste. Patrons pay for their meat, rice, lettuce, mushrooms, and other ingredients, which they cook to their own preference. The self-serve section offers kimchi, ssamjang (mixed paste), garlic, and onions. After enjoying the meat, guests can delight in mixing the rice with laver and vegetables to make a delicious bokkeumbap (fried rice).

Gimpo Hamsang Park (김포함상공원)

10.6Km 2023-08-08

110-36, Daemyeonghang 1-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-987-4097

Gimpo Hamsang Park is the first battleship themed park in the Seoul metropolitan area. With LST battleship on display, there are many things to see and experience at the park. Visitors can learn various information about the lives and duties of naval officers as well as enjoy a panoramic view of the West Sea.

Gimpo Daemyeong Port (김포 대명항)

10.7Km 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)

10.7Km 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.

Geumpung Brewery (금풍양조장)

10.8Km 2025-10-23

8 Samnangseong-gil, Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-70-4400-1931

Operated by the same family for three generations, Geumpung Brewery preserves the history of traditional Korean wine-making on Ganghwado Island. Its makgeolli (unrefined rice wine), with a 100-year tradition, is made from top-quality eco-friendly rice grown on the island. The brewery is committed to making science-based premium rice wine. In 2021, the brewery was the first on the island to obtain a license for brewing local specialty wine (unrefined and refined rice wine) with the goal of promoting makgeolli globally, while using local ingredients. Notably, the brewery's packaging, made by upcycling rice sacks, has grabbed much attention.

Wondumak Garden (원두막가든)

11.3Km 2024-02-27

60 Jeondeungsa-ro, Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Wondumak Garden is a local cuisine restaurant in Ganghwa that has been delighting visitors since its establishment in 1990. Among its signature dishes are jeotguk galbi (salted shrimp and galbi soup) and sotbap (pot rice). Jeotguk galbi resembles a hot pot, incorporating pork galbi, pork bones, vegetables, and a salted shrimp-based broth. It is renowned for its non-spicy and clean-tasting broth, offering a distinctive and flavorful dining experience.

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