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

15.3Km 2023-11-10

Bugeun-ri, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-933-3624

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.

Gimpo International Sculpture Park (김포국제조각공원)

17.0Km 2025-03-22

38, Yonggang-ro 13beon-gil, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-984-5167

Gimpo Sculpture Park is situated in a large forest and is decorated with 30 sculptures: 14 by international artists and 16 by Korean artists. Since the site is located near the DMZ, the only divided country in the world, each sculpture expresses the overarching theme of unification. A favorite spot for weekend picnicking families and couples on dates, the park is expected to be included in a large tourist complex in the near future along with nearby Reports Park and the youth training center.

Café de Chelsea (카페 드 첼시)

17.5Km 2024-02-21

107-20 Gimpo-daero 2435beon-gil, Tongjin-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
0507-1368-7780

Café de Chelsea is a brunch and bakery café inspired by the Chelsea Physic Garden, a secret garden in England. Its impressive indoor space and outdoor garden are captivating, featuring vibrant seasonal interior designs that change regularly, making it a popular spot for photography. They offer a range of beverages including espresso, milk tea latte, Chelsea spänner (Chelsea einspänner), and various bakery items. The tea room on the first floor offers specialty teas and a tea vin chaud.

Yeonmijeong Pavilion (연미정)

18.0Km 2022-08-30

242, Wolgot-ri, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-3124

Yeonmijeong Pavilion is Incheon's Tangible Cultural Asset No. 24 (designated on March 1, 1995).

While the exact date of construction is unknown, the pavilion was greatly damaged and then rebuilt afterwards due to the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592, the Byeongja Chinese Invasion in 1636, and the Korean War on June 25, 1950.

The name Yeonmi comes from the swallow tail-shape of Imjingang River and Yeomhagang River ('yeon' means swallow and ‘mi’ means a tail). As the pavilion stands on top of Wolgotdondae, visitors can see Paju-si, Gimpo-si, Gaepung-gun in Hwanghae-do (North Korea) at a glance.

Boreumdo Island (Spoonbill Eco Village) (볼음도(저어새 생태마을))

18.0Km 2024-02-15

595-1 Boreumdo-ri, Seodo-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Boreumdo Island, situated in Seodo-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, is renowned as a habitat for spoonbills. The spoonbill, a rare migratory bird with a global population of around 3,000 individuals, finds refuge on this island. Since 2012, Boreumdo Island has been designated as a protected habitat for spoonbills, offering various experiential programs aimed at fostering an understanding of the tidal flat ecosystem. Key experiences include clam digging, net usage, and mudskipper fishing.

Hwamunseok Cultural Center (강화화문석문화관)

18.1Km 2021-11-11

413, Jangjeongyango-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-7060

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.

Hwagae Garden (화개정원)

18.2Km 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.

Incheon International Airport Terminal 2

18.3Km 2022-12-26

446, Je2terminal-daero, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-1577-2600

Since opening in 2001, Incheon International Airport has been rated as the best airport in the world numerous times. And to further improve, the Terminal 2 officially opened in 2018 after nine years of construction. Terminal 2 was desigend with the concept of an "artport," a portmanteau of art and airport, to serve as a space for entertainment in addition to an international tansportation hub.

With self-check in counters and smart counter that automatically checks in luggage for the convenience of passengers, the aiport implements high-tech services to better provide information and strengthen security. The airport has also upgraded their check-in system so that passengers can enjoy all the cultural space and attractions the airport has to offer

Gyodongdo Daeryong Market (교동도 대룡시장)

18.3Km 2025-06-18

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."

Ganghwa Gyodongdo Island (교동도(강화))

18.3Km 2025-06-30

35 Gyodongnam-ro, Gyodong-myeon, 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.

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