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Yeongjong Grand Bridge (영종대교)

17.1Km    19623     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.

Olive Young - Yeongjong Sky City Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 영종하늘도시점)

17.1Km    0     2024-06-27

#103~#105, 20, Haneuljungang-ro 195beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon

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

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

17.1Km    0     2024-04-22

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

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Hanagae Beach (하나개해수욕장)

17.1Km    55315     2024-03-07

310-11 Daemuui-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-751-8833

Hanagae Beach, located on the western side of Muuido Island, offers a 1km-long sandy beach during high tide and reveals expansive tidal flats during low tide. It is renowned for its stunning sunset views. With shallow waters, it is a popular destination for family trips. At the Hanagae Recreation Area located behind the beach, visitors can enjoy activities such as horseback riding, ATV riding, and Sea Sky World Zip Line.

Ganghwa Chojijin Fortress (강화 초지진)

Ganghwa Chojijin Fortress (강화 초지진)

17.3Km    29729     2021-02-10

58, Haeandong-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-7072

Chojijin Fortress is believed to have been built in 1655 (6th year of King Hyojong) for the purpose of national defense against coastal attacks from foreign enemies based on articles regarding the construction of Chojijin Fortress. The fortress was the scene of many hard-fought battles including the invasions of America and Japan in the 1870s. The site was then taken by the foreign troops due to the inferior fighting power of the Korean military, and very nearly completely destroyed. In 1876 (13th year of King Gojong), the Japanese warship Unyangho invaded and forced the Joseon Kingdom to open their ports, which later led to the forced signing of the Jana-Korea Treaty of 1876. Only the base of the fortress and the site of the high ground remained until 1973, when restoration work was started. The patriotic spirit of the Joseon dynasty still remains in this historic site.

Seongmodo Island (석모도)

Seongmodo Island (석모도)

17.4Km    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.

Seongmodo Island Mineral Hot Springs (석모도 미네랄 온천)

Seongmodo Island Mineral Hot Springs (석모도 미네랄 온천)

17.5Km    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.

Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center (연등국제선원)

Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center (연등국제선원)

17.6Km    13332     2020-02-06

349-60, Ganghwadong-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-937-7033

The Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center was founded in 1997 by Monk Wonmyoung as a site for foreigners to practice seon meditation.The center features five main buildings and a large garden area. The center is serviced by monks from various countries, including America, Switzerland, Russia, and other Asian countries. Foreigners can easily learn the practice of seon meditation by participating in the English lectures and short-term programs.

Ganghwa Bomunsa Temple (보문사 (강화))

17.6Km    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 Arboretum (석모도 수목원)

Seongmodo Island Arboretum (석모도 수목원)

17.8Km    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.