Ganghwa Jeondeungsa Temple (강화 전등사)

11.7 Km 54050 2023-01-12

37-41, Jeondeungsa-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-937-0125

Jeondeungsa Temple is located in Samnangseong Fortress, which is said to have been built by the three sons of Dangun, the founder of Korea. The temple was originally called Jinjongsa Temple during the early Goryeo dynasty; the name changed to the current Jeondeungsa Temple in 1282.

Jeondeungsa Temple contains significant architectural works, including the main building Daeungbojeon Hall (a Treasure), built in 1621. Decorated with delicate carvings, it is a superlative example of the architecture of the mid-Joseon dynasty. Visitors can see names of soldiers written on the walls and columns of Daeungbojeon Hall. These soldiers fought against the French Navy and wrote their names in Jeondeungsa to pray to Buddha for good luck in war.

There are ten other structures of historical significance at the temple including Yaksajeon Hall (a Treasure), Beomjong Bell (a Treasure), and Yangheonsu Victory Monument (a Tangible Cultural Treasure). The compound is also home to many ancient trees.

Ganghwa Ginseng Department Store [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 강화인삼백화점)

11.9 Km 0 2024-04-22

2F, 10, Hoenamu-ro 42-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Ganghwa Haesoo Land (강화해수랜드)

12.0 Km 51416 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.

Ganghwado Jejeokbong Peace Observatory (강화도제적봉 평화전망대 )

12.7 Km 22106 2021-10-23

797, Jeonmangdae-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-7062

Ganghwado Jejeokbong Peace Observatory was constructed in the northern area of the Civilian Restricted Zone in Cheolsan-ri, Yangsa-myeon. Entry to this area was strictly prohibited to the general public until 2008. The observatory allows visitors to take a closer look at the natural beauty the lies beyond the northern border. The observatory consists of four floors. The basement and fourth floor are used by the military; the first floor sells regional produce from Ganghwado Island and specialty products from North Korea, and the second and third floors make up the audio-visual rooms with materials related to North Korea and an observatory where one can observe the Northern territory from afar.

Ganghwa Luge (Ganghwa Seaside Resort) (강화루지(강화씨사이드리조트))

13.0 Km 0 2023-11-10

217 Jangheung-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-9000

Ganghwa Seaside Resort delivers joy, happiness, and love with a gondola, food court, themed trails and the only luge track in the western part of the metropolitan area. It is a place where visitors can meet the mountains and the sea and feel the profoundness of nature without having to travel far way from the city. Visitors can take the gondola to reach the top, guided by the rich scent of the forest, and fully enjoy the atmosphere of Ganghwado Beach as well as the beautiful sunset from the observatory. The resort has a luge designed to descend dynamically through a 1.8-kilometer track, offering an excitement perfect for all members of the family.

Pyeongane Doenjang (편가네된장)

13.4 Km 218 2021-04-07

11, Ganeungpo-ro 89beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-937-6479

This is a Korean cuisine located in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon. The representative menu is bibimbap with soybean paste sauce. Bibimbap, one of Korea's representative dishes, with fermented soybean paste sauce.

Soswaewon Ganjang Gejang Gimpo Main Branch (소쇄원간장게장 김포본점)

13.4 Km 25261 2024-02-20

53 Geumpo-ro 1915beon-gil, Haseong-myeon, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-983-8801

Soswaewon Ganjang Gejang Gimpo Main Branch is a restaurant specializing in ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab), housed in a hanok-style building. Ganjang gejang is a Korean dish consisting of live crabs marinated in a seasoning made by boiling various vegetables with soy sauce. In addition to their signature ganjang gejang jeongsik, the sogalbijjim jeongsik (braised beef galbi set menu) is also popular. The set menu includes a main dish, doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), dolsotbap (hot stone pot rice), and side dishes.

Ganghwa Manisan Mountain (Ganghwa Section) (마니산 (강화))

13.9 Km 32154 2021-02-19

18, Manisan-ro 675beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-7068

Manisan Mountain is located on the southern end of Ganghwado Island, at the mid-point of the Korean Peninsula between Hallsan Mountain and Baekdusan Mountain. At the top of Manisan Mountain is Chamseongdan Altar, known to have been used by Dangun to hold sacred rituals. The 1988 Paralympics torch was lit at the top of the mountain as well as the torch for the Korea national sports games each year. If you walk up the trail with 918 stone steps, an amazing view of the west sea and Jeongsusa Temple to the east can be seen. The pine tree forest full of phytoncide is perfect for hikers to relieve their stress.

Olive Young - Gimpo Gurae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 김포구래)

14.0 Km 0 2024-04-18

21, Gimpohangang 9-ro 76beon-gil, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Gimpo Gurae Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 김포구래역)

14.0 Km 0 2024-04-23

2F Lotte Outlet Gwanggyo Branch, 10, Docheong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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