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

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

8.5Km    2024-04-18

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

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E-Mart - Gimpo Hangang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 김포한강)

E-Mart - Gimpo Hangang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 김포한강)

8.6Km    2024-04-22

71, Gimpohangang 7-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Kkokko Orijumulleok (꼬꼬오리주물럭)

Kkokko Orijumulleok (꼬꼬오리주물럭)

8.7Km    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).

Line Hotel / 라인호텔

Line Hotel / 라인호텔

8.9Km    2025-03-31

2337 , Gimpo-daero, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-988-2234~6

The Line Hotel in Tongjin-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, offers  snug and clean accomodation with a variety of rooms types. Rooms are equipped with bathroom, Wif-Fi, AC/heater and fridge. There is a 24-hour information desk and luggage storage, laundry, and fax/copy services are offered. Gimpo Sculpture Park is 10 minutes away by car, and Deokpojin Fort and Hamsang Park are 20 minutes away. Guests can walk or drive along the beach, or drive across the Ganghwa Bridge to Ganghwa-do.

Chamseongdan Altar (강화 참성단)

Chamseongdan Altar (강화 참성단)

9.2Km    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.

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

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

9.8Km    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.

Gimpo Munsusanseong Fortress (김포 문수산성)

9.9Km    2022-12-20

Ponae-ri, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-980-2485

Munsusanseong Fortress was built on Munsusan Mountain in 1694, during the 20th year of the reign of King Sukjong, the 19th king of the Joseon dynasty. The fortress as designed to defend Gwanghwado Island from marine invasion. At the time, the fortress had north, west, and south gates, but they were destroyed in a fire during the Byeong-in Yangyo (1866). The north gate was restoryed in 1995 and the south gate in 2002. The fortress walls span 6 kilometers in length, 4 kilometers of which remain unrestored. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, the top of the fortress commands a spectacular view spanning from North Korea to the Hangang River inlet, and from Samgaksan Mountain to the sea off Incheon in the distance. It is often referred to as the Geumgangsan Mountain of Gimpo as it boasts superb scenery throughout all four seasons. The mountain is home to Munsusa Temple, established during the reign of Silla King Jinseong.

Gyeongin Ara Waterway (경인 아라뱃길)

10.1Km    2023-11-10

41 Jeongseojin 1-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon
+82-1899-3650

Ara Waterway flows 18 kilometers from the Hangang River to the West Sea. Opened in 2012, the waterway serves to quickly remove excess water from the surrounding areas to prevent flooding. The waterway also serves as a key route for transporting cargo via ship, as well as a natural green space.

The idea of Ara Waterway started nearly 800 years ago during the Joseon dynasty by King Gojong. Unfortunately, his plan could not be completed at that time due to technical obstacles and the difficult state of the country. After countless efforts and preparation, the construction of the waterway began in 2009 and opened in 2012.

Yeongjong Grand Bridge (영종대교)

10.2Km    2022-07-26

Jangdo Island (Gyeongseo-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon-si) ~ Yeongjongdo Island (Unbuk-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon-si)

Yeongjongdaegyo Bridge connects the mainland of Incheon with Yeongjongdo Island that is home to the Incheon International Airport. Until the construction of this bridge, the only way to get to and from Yeongjongdo Island had been by boat. The 4.4 kilometer-long Yeongjong Bridge is the world’s first 3-dimensional self-anchored suspension bridge. The bridge carries both highways and rail lines on its decks, and 10,000-ton ships can pass under the bridge. The bridge was designed to withstand strong winds and earthquake.

It is the first bridge in Korea to have been completed through private capital inducement project. In addition to its function as a bridge, it is also an architectural beauty as the shape of the cable and the girder was designed to symbolize the eaves of the traditional Korean tile-roofed house. In 2002, Yeongjongdaegyo Bridge won the Tanaka Award by the Japan Society of Civil Engineers for the first time in Korea.

Pyeongane Doenjang (편가네된장)

Pyeongane Doenjang (편가네된장)

10.3Km    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.