Ganghwa Gyodongdo Island (교동도(강화))

0m 51959 2021-06-16

35, Gyodongnam-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-934-1000

Gyodongdo Island is located northwest of the larger Ganghwado Island, and was made more accessible with the opening of Gyodongdaegyo Bridge in July 2014. The name changed with different dynasties, being Gomokgeunhyeon during the Goguryeo Era and Gyodonghyeon under the reign of Silla King Gyeongdeok. The island served as an important stopover point for ambassadors and envoys heading to China. Popular attractions on the island now include Daeryong Market, an alleyway market decorated with colorful murals and statues, and Manghyangdae Memorial, a gathering place for refugees who fled from the nearby Hwanghaedo Island during the Korean War. Many of the houses on Gyodongdo Island have swallow nests under the eaves. The refugees consider the swallows as guests from their hometowns. As such, the island is home to the "peace & reunion" themed Gyodong Swallow House, Peace Trail, and Gyodong Studio. Gyodong Swallow House serves as an exhibition and performance space. The Peace Trail is a biking path around the island. At Gyodong Studio, visitors can put on old school uniforms and take black-and-white photographs.

Gyodongdo Daeryong Market (교동도 대룡시장)

8.978518577165758m 4508 2023-11-08

35 Gyodongnam-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-934-1000

Daeryong Market is an alley market that reproduces the appearance of Yeonbaek Market to maintain a livelihood for residents who temporarily evacuated from Yeonbaek-gun in Hwanghae-do, to Gyodongdo Island during the Korean War. Gyodongdo Island has been the center of economic development for over 50 years. As most of the displaced elderly who created the market passed away and the population rapidly decreased, the market size also reduced considerably. However, with the opening of Gyodongdaegyo Bridge in July 2014, it has become a must-see course for tourists to take pictures of Daeryong Market, which looks like a movie set in the 1960s. Gyodong Giga Island, also referred to as Gyodong Swallow House, opened in late march of 2022 and provides tour information using intellectual techonology as well as bicycle and smartwatch rental services to tourists. In addition, there are various experience programs such as a VR video experience and "Making Gyodong Newspaper."

Hwagae Garden (화개정원)

909.0042996265984m 0 2024-02-20

6-60 Gyodongdong-ro 471beon-gil, Gyodong-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Hwagae Garden is a park situated on the foothills of Hwagaesan Mountain in Gyodong-myeon. Exploring the trails, visitors can immerse themselves in the ever-changing beauty of Hwagaesan Mountain across the seasons. Opting for the monorail to reach the observatory rewards with a panoramic view extending to Ganghwado Island. The park is equipped with various amenities, including walking paths, a lawn, a children's playground, along with restaurants and cafés.

The Beautiful House With Sunset [Korea Quality] / 노을내리는아름다운집 [한국관광 품질인증]

9.9 Km 269 2020-12-12

993, Samsannam-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-10-6356-0767

The Beautiful House with the Glow of Sunset, located on Seokmodo Island of Ganghwa-gun, is a pension where you can appreciate the beautiful sunset in a quiet room. All its rooms have an ocean view. The pension opened in 2000, and the last episode of “The Baby Book of GOD,” an entertainment program of MBC, was filmed at this place. The interior of all rooms is made of logs and hardwood furniture to have a snug and cozy atmosphere. You can relax by looking at the sea all day long in a room rich in the smell of trees, or you can appreciate the setting sun on the terrace attached to each room. ‘CASAMIA SUNSET,’ a cafe run by the pension, is also a good place to see the sea and the setting sun. On a clear day, you can enjoy the scenery of the West Sea while sitting leisurely at the table on the outdoor deck of the cafe. The highlight of The Beautiful House with the Glow of Sunset is the outdoor BBQ place with an ocean view and the Sunset Garden. You can have a special experience enjoying BBQ while the sun sets beyond the sea. There is also an indoor BBQ place with a wide table and a fireplace; thus, it is possible to enjoy BBQ regardless of season and weather. The Sunset Garden is a wild flower garden tended by the owner of the pension who planted the seedlings himself. Different wild flowers bloom and fall off each season, and there are fruit trees, too. Handmade fruit syrups made with the fruits picked in the garden such as plum and quince are used for the beverage served in the café, of the side dishes to be eaten with Assorted BBQ. Walking along the marine promenade from the Sunset Garden, you will soon get to the beach and the vast mud flat where you can enjoy the charm of the West Sea which shows a varied landscape by the alternation of ebb and flood. If you carry a tool, you can experience the tideland catching clams and crabs. The Seokmodo Mineral Hot Spring, which opened in January of 2017, is frequented by travelers who like to bathe in hot springs.

Seongmodo Island Arboretum (석모도 수목원)

10.7 Km 9341 2023-02-09

161, Samsanbuk-ro 449beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-932-5432

Seongmodo Island Arboretum was established on Seongmodo Island in recognition of its suitability for research on plants native to the Nothern Limit Line and marine plants in preparation for gloabl warming. In addition, it is built along the valley of the Seongmo-ri area and boasts a pollution-free natural environment. It is a tourist destination where the mountains and the sea coexist and conveys values and benefits of forests, allowing visitors to commune with nature.

Ganghwa Bomunsa Temple (보문사 (강화))

10.8 Km 20880 2023-01-13

44, Samsannam-ro 828beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-933-8271

Bomunsa Temple is located on Seongmodo Island in the Gangwondo Island district. The temple is on Sangbongsan Mountain, one of three mountains that make up the Samsan-myeon area. Like many temples in Korea, the foundation date is unknown but it is believed to have been founded in 635 during the reign of Silla Queen Seondeok. The temple faces out to the ocean, with the sound of waves reaching all the way to the main building.

The main courtyard is fragrant with the scent of an aromatic tree, designated Incheon Natural Monument No. 17. Beyond the tree is a gathering of Buddhist scuptures and a large grotto.

Seongmodo Island Mineral Hot Springs (석모도 미네랄 온천)

10.9 Km 67006 2023-02-09

865-17, Samsannam-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-7051

Located near Bomunsa Temple, Minmeoru Beach, Seongmodo Island Arboretum, and a recreational forest, Seongmodo Island Mineral Hot Springs is a place where visitors can enjoy hot springs while looking at the West Sea and the view of sunset over the horizon. The sea breeze and sunlight also help to relax one's body and mind.

The spring waters are pure mineral water that gush out from volcanic granite, reaching a temperature of 51℃ with no artificial or chemical additives. It is rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium, and sodium chloride. Various minerals in the hot spring water not only help improve skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and dryness but are also easily absorbed into the skin to help with beauty, moisturizing, and blood circulation. They are also known to have excellent effects on arthritis and muscle pain.

Golden Grass [Korea Quality] / 옛날에금잔디 [한국관광 품질인증]

11.6 Km 5034 2020-12-10

18-1, Ganghwaseo-ro 225beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-10-6212-6731

Golden Grass, located in Ganghwado, Incheon is an 80-year old hanok. Red clay wall, rafters, beams, and main floors exist in harmony. The wide lawn, pine trees, and various flowers in the yard add to the beauty of the hanok. Traditional furnaces, cauldrons, and a well create the friendly mood of a rural cottage. There are two rooms, Anchae and Sarangchae, where up to eight and four persons may use, respectively. The entire space can be rented for events like traditional wedding, outdoor wedding, and 1st birthday. Audio system, large tent, and barbeque facilities are available. Traditional Korean kitchenware such as cauldron, millstone, and rice-cake mullet are available for children to enjoy and experience different activities. Up to two pets can be accompanied free of charge and 10,000 won is charged per additional pet. Grill and charcoal are provided at 10,000 won for four guests, and cauldron with firewood is available at 10,000 won.

Seongmodo Island (석모도)

12.3 Km 19666 2021-05-28

9, Samsanbuk-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-934-7500

Seongmodo Island, located 1.2 kilometers west of Ganghwado Island, is a popular destination for families and those looking for relaxation. The island has various mountains as well as a 41.8 kilometer coastal road.

Jeokseoksa Temple (적석사)

12.5 Km 14300 2021-08-02

181, Yeonchon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-932-6191

Jeokseoksa Temple is a traditional Buddhist temple that was founded around 1,600 years ago. It is known for "Gamnojeong," which is the water trickling out from the rock crevices on the east side of Daeungjeon Hall (main temple building). While the water is cool and sweet, legend has it that it dries up or turns murky in times of national crisis. According to the records, Palman Daejanggyeong (Tripitaka Koreana printing woodblocks) used to be kept in Jeokseoksa before they were moved to Baengnyeongsa Temple, then to Jeondeungsa Temple, and finally to Haeinsa Temple.

Jeokseoksa Temple is connected to Nakjodae Observatory, which offers a magnificent view of the sun setting over the West Sea. In fact, the view is so magnificent that it is admired as one of the 10 best sceneries of Ganghwado Island.

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