Heyri Art Valley (헤이리 예술마을)

12.4Km 2025-06-30

70-21 Heyrimaeul-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Heyri Art Valley is a neighborhood of inspiration, creative workshops, exhibitions, festivals, and education of all things creative arts. This neighborhood expanded into an art complex when artists from diverse fields of expertise began to gather during the development process of Paju Book City. The village’s name originates from Paju’s local song “Heyri Sound,” sung by farmers while working at the fields. The whole neighborhood is like a masterpiece due to the artworks displayed along the streets in harmony with nature’s beauty. The buildings were carefully designed as to prevent the manmade structures getting in the way from admiring the surrounding nature. For example, the neighborhood’s streets were designed to follow the curves set by nature without using any asphalt.

Hwamunseok Cultural Center (강화화문석문화관)

12.4Km 2021-11-11

413, Jangjeongyango-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

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.

Paju Jangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (파주 장릉(인조, 인열왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

12.7Km 2021-07-19

90, Jangneung-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Located in Paju, Jangneung is the tomb of King Injo (1595-1649, reign 1623-1649), the 16th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, and Queen Inyeol.

King Injo took the throne in 1623 after having overthrown the previous king, Gwanghaegun, in a military revolt. During his reign, King Injo faced challenges from two foreign invasions in 1627 and 1637. He died in 1649 in Changdeokgung Palace.

Dolmen in Bugeun-ri [UNESCO World Heritage] (강화 고인돌 유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

12.8Km 2023-11-10

Bugeun-ri, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Dolmen in Bugeun-ri is a dolmen site in Ganghwa that was designated as a Historic Site for its historical value representing the funeral customs of the Bronze Age. The main stone used to create the tomb is 710 centimeters long, 550 centimeters wide, and 260 centimeters high. The dolmen is an example of the northern dolmen customs, serving as a subject of further research in the field of ancient history. The Dolmen in Bugeun-ri is also registered as a UNESCO World Heritage along with other significant dolmen sites.

Ganghwa Haesoo Land (강화해수랜드)

12.9Km 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 History Museum (강화역사박물관)

13.0Km 2021-08-13

994-19, Ganghwa-daero, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Ganghwa History Museum opened in 2010 with aims to exhibit, preserve and educate visitors about the history and culture of Ganghwa from prehistoric ages to modern times based on artifacts from the area.

Yackseokwon (약석원)

13.1Km 2025-10-23

56-53, Jungang-ro 787beon-gil, Yangdo-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Ganghwa Sajabalssuk, a type of mugwort native to Ganghwado Island, is known for its rich aroma and high vitamin A content. Yackseokwon offers immunity-strengthening programs using this special herb believed to help prevent chronic illnesses. “Raise Your Body Temperature by 1°C Project” is a signature course, which involves yoni steaming (mugwort steam sitting bath) and thermal moxibustion to gradually warm the body. Just an increase of 1 degree in body temperature is said to boost immune function, increase basal metabolism, and improve blood circulation. The program is offered by reservation only and accommodates up to 25 people per session. The 100-minute experience begins with 40 minutes of yoni steaming, followed by 30 minutes of abdominal heat therapy and 30 minutes of lower back heat therapy. Participants are also served a rich herbal tea brewed with Ganghwa Sajabalssuk.

Geumpung Brewery (금풍양조장)

13.2Km 2025-10-23

8 Samnangseong-gil, Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

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.

Ganghwa Yango Ice Fishing Festival (강화 양오 빙어축제)

13.5Km 2025-11-12

161 Jeonmang-daero 423beon-gil, Songhae-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-10-4075-5851

The Ganghwa Yango Ice Fishing Festival offers ice sledding, smelt fishing, smelt net fishing experience, making it perfect to enjoy with family. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of foods, including fried smelt fish.

Hangang Jungang Park (한강중앙공원)

13.8Km 2023-02-01

40, Chodang-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hangang Jungang Park, a famous park in Janggi-dong that represents Gimpo New City, features a wildflower garden with the theme of native plants as well as a variety of spring flowers in Chohwawon Garden and a pleasant trail. Continuing from a vast grass plaza to Laveniche Waterside Park, this park is where the citizens of Gimpo New City can rest and relax. As you run along the Golden Waterway, you will be able to reach Laveniche, another pride of Gimpo with abundant things to eat, buy and enjoy. You can also take a leisurely walk, jog, or ride a bicycle.

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