Paju Book City (파주 출판도시)

14.2Km 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.

Seonsu Port (Hupohang Port) (후포항 선수포구)

14.2Km 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)

14.3Km 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.

Largoville Resort / 라르고빌리조트(웨이브하우스, 가든하우스)

14.3Km 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.

Ganghwahyanggyo Confucian School (강화향교)

14.4Km 2020-06-29

58, Hyanggyo-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-4571

First established in Ganghwa-eup during the 5th year of King Injong in the Goryeo dynasty (1127), Ganghwahyanggyo Confucian School was moved to Ganghwa-gun and then restored at the foot of Buksan Mountain (formally Songaksan Mountain) in 1624 by Sim Yeol during the 2nd year of King Injo.

Ganghwahyanggyo Confucian School is regarded as an important cultural and historical site in Ganghwa-eup.

Ganghwasanseong Fortress (강화산성)

14.4Km 2020-03-16

San 3, Gukhwa-ri, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-5464

Ganghwasanseong Fortress was originally earthen mountain walls, built during King Go Jong’s 19th year of reign (1232), after he moved to Ganghwado. It was built to repel attacks from the Mongols. The inner castle was destroyed when the capital was moved to another place, and at the beginning of the Joseon Era (1392-1910) the wall was again rebuilt with mud.

It went through much restoration until finally being rebuilt with stones. Ganghwasanseong Fortress originally had interior and exterior walls, but only the interior wall remains today. It has an approximate circumference of 1.2km. The exterior mud wall was approximately 9km in circumference with 8 gates. The huge exterior wall was built along the side of the east channel of Ganghwa, but no longer exists today. From 1977, the interior wall has been rebuilt many times over, but the east side of this wall has yet to be reconstructed.

There were four main gates in the wall. To the south, Anparu; to the east, Cheomhwaru; to the west, Manghanru; and to the north, Jinsongru. At the west gate, the historic Yeonmudang still remains. This area was where the soldiers used to train, and was also the place where the Korea-Japan Treaty of Peace and Amity (or Treaty of Ganghwa Island) was signed in 1876.

With its aching history left behind and beautiful scenery, Ganghwasanseong Fortress serves as an ideal place for a brisk walk or refreshing drive.

Paju Booksori Festival (파주 북소리)

14.4Km 2022-12-29

145, Hoedong-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-955-0055

Paju Book City is a leading publishing and cultural hub in Korea, started in 2011 with the establishment of a street lined with bookstores to transform the area from a place of publication to a place for enjoying book culture. A total of 42 bookstores opened within the city's first year. In view of participating in international activities, the city joined the International Organization of Booktowns (IOB) in June 2012. The IOB is an organization of 16 booktowns in 13 countries.

Paju Booksori Festival is the largest book festival in Asia. Launched in the fall of 2011, the festival draws around 100 publishers, and leading organizations related to the publishing industry, books, education, and culture.

Incheon Asiad Main Stadium (인천아시아드주경기장)

14.4Km 2025-06-09

806 Bongsu-daero, Seo-gu, Incheon
+82-32-456-2100

Incheon Asiad Main Stadium is the main stadium used for the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon. Construction began in June 2011 and the stadium opened on June 1, 2014. Built on a 631,975 ㎡ lot, the five-story stadium has a total floor area of 113,620 ㎡ and 61,818 spectator seats (capacity to be reduced by 32,514 seats after the 2014 Asian Games).

The stadium has an oval running track enclosing a regulation-size soccer field. Outside, there's a tennis court, a subsidiary stadium, and the 1,415.13 ㎡ Yeonhui Cricket Ground.

Himart - Cheongna Lotte Mart Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 청라롯데마트점)

14.5Km 2024-04-18

252, Cheongna canal-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon

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Lotte Mart - Cheongna Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 청라점)

14.5Km 2024-04-22

252, Cheongna canal-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon

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