Odusanseong Fortress (파주 오두산성)

14.9Km 2024-12-03

Seongdong-ri, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Odusanseong Fortress is built around the strategic summit of Odusasn Mountain. The walls stretch across roughly 620 meters and were built during the Baekje dynasty. The fortress is built on the intersection of the Imjingang River and the Hangang River on the summit of Odusan Mountain (119 meters). The mountain’s slope is steep and stones used in the construction of the fortress walls are scattered here and there at the summit. These scattered stones are evidence that the fortress underwent repairs several times during the Samguk (Three Kingdoms) era and the Joseon dynasty, as these stones were evidently quarried and used to mend the fortress walls. Excavations have discovered a great deal of earthenware, white porcelain, tile, and iron arrowheads. Topographically, the fortress sits on a prime strategic junction and the Unification Observatory has been situated there as well. The fortress stands as an important object of study concerning fortifications and structures from the Baekje dynasty. It has been recorded on the stele of King Gwanggaeto, Samguksagi (History of the Three Kingdoms), in the Naekjebongi (Baekje Annals) and on Daedongyeojido (Map of Korea) that the fortress was the Gwanmi Fortress of Baekje, attracting many scholars and researchers interested in this period.

Seongmodo Shrubby Sea-blite Habitat (석모도 칠면초 군락지)

14.9Km 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."

Odusan Unification Observatory (오두산 통일전망대)

15.0Km 2024-12-03

369 Pilseung-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-956-9600

Located in Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Odusan Unification Observatory was established to console the feelings of dispersed families and provide an educational site for the unification education through 5F to B1 in 1992.
The observatory is situated in the northernmost ceasefire line of the western front where the Hangang River and Imjingang River meet. It offers a wide view of Songaksan Mountain in Gaeseong to the north and 63 Building in Seoul to the south. Also, it is a valuable unification security tourist attraction related to Imjingak, the 3rd Tunnel, and Panmunjeom (Joint Security Area) stretching along Jayu-ro Road in the northeast.
Since its opening, almost 1,900,000 people have visited the observatory to feel the reality of the division, making this area the best national unification education site.

Gleen Park (글린 공원)

15.0Km 2024-02-20

34 Seongmo-ro 5beon-gil, Yangchon-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-996-5177

Gleen Park is a café that harmoniously blends various plants and decorations. The first floor offers a camping-like ambiance, complete with artificial grass, camping tables, and chairs. On the second floor, a picnic atmosphere is created with hammocks and rocking chairs. The café's signature menu item is the Original Misu, a misutgaru latte (roasted grain powder latte) made using grain power ground in-house.

Seonsu Port (Hupohang Port) (후포항 선수포구)

15.1Km 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.

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

15.2Km 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.

Largoville Resort / 라르고빌리조트(웨이브하우스, 가든하우스)

15.2Km 2025-03-05

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

Largoville is a resort on the coast of Ganghwa Island, near Incheon, which in addition to the resort accomodation also offers regular hotel rooms in Wave House and Garden House. All rooms face the sea and are ideal for couple travelers. The Superior Spa Room has a jacuzzi, in which guests can sooth their fatigue while looking out at the West Sea through a floor-to-ceiling window. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, an ocean pool, a restaurant, a cafe, a barbecue area, and a grassy lawn. Visitors can take their breakfast at either a Korean restaurant or a cafe, according to their taste.

Chamseongdan Altar (강화 참성단)

15.3Km 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.

Paju Book City (파주 출판도시)

15.4Km 2024-02-29

Munbal-dong, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-955-0050

Paju Book City was formed in 1989 by a group of publishers who sought to modernize the distribution structure of Korea’s publishing industry. The addition of structures later on created its current form as a cultural complex. Today, Paju Book City is home to a large collection of publishing houses, printing companies, and bookbinding companies. Some publishing houses run their own libraries, secondhand book shops, and thematic libraries. There are plenty of book cafés and art shops in the area, and visitors can also occasionally enjoy cultural events, lectures, and concerts by publishing houses.

Arrebol (아레볼)

15.4Km 2024-02-08

309-12 Soraji-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Arrebol is a charming brunch café renowned for its beautiful sunset views. The sensitively designed interior showcases a variety of desserts, including bread, cookies, and macarons. The Arrebol espresso, blending sweet orange flavor with smooth cream, perfectly complements the rich coffee taste. Popular brunch items, such as the Let's Arrebol (plate set menu) and ratatouille sandwich, are also beloved choices. From the third, fourth, and rooftop floors, visitors can fully enjoy the view of the Hangang River.

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