Ganghwa Jeondeungsa Temple (강화 전등사)

0m 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.

Wondumak Garden (원두막가든)

856.3915476671667m 18389 2024-02-27

60 Jeondeungsa-ro, Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Wondumak Garden is a local cuisine restaurant in Ganghwa that has been delighting visitors since its establishment in 1990. Among its signature dishes are jeotguk galbi (salted shrimp and galbi soup) and sotbap (pot rice). Jeotguk galbi resembles a hot pot, incorporating pork galbi, pork bones, vegetables, and a salted shrimp-based broth. It is renowned for its non-spicy and clean-tasting broth, offering a distinctive and flavorful dining experience.

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

2.1 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.

Hamheodongcheon Campground (함허동천야영장)

3.5 Km 124030 2024-02-15

13 Haeannam-ro 1196beon-gil, Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
032-930-7066

Hamheodongcheon Campground is a camping site nestled in the Hamheodongcheon valley on the northern slope of Manisan Mountain in Ganghwa-do, inaugurated in 1987. Enveloped by lush forests, it provides a picturesque setting and is especially favored as a summer retreat destination. The first campground accommodates electricity usage and operates through an internet reservation system, whereas the second to fourth campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-served basis without prior reservations.

Ganghwa Deokjinjin Fortress (강화 덕진진)

4.1 Km 29242 2020-03-16

34, Deokjin-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-7074

Deokjinjin was the key strategic point of the outer castle wall used for defending the Ganghwa Straits during the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392). It was originally a military camp commanded by an official with the rank of Cheomsa under the command of the Korean naval base. In 1677, an official with the rank of Manho was assigned to this camp along with 26 military officials, 100 soldiers, 2 battle ships, and other military equipment. In 1679, the Namjangpodae and Deokjinpodae batteries were stationed here.

Deokjinjin Camp was the scene of fierce battles that took place during Byeonginyangyo (the French invasion in 1866) and Shinmiyangyo (the American invasion in 1871). The battlements and gatehouse of Deokjinjin that had all been destroyed during Sinmiyangyo were restored in 1977. At the Namjangpodae Battery, cannons used by the Joseon military have been reproduced and installed for display.

Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center (연등국제선원)

4.4 Km 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 Chojijin Fortress (강화 초지진)

4.4 Km 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.

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

4.5 Km 0 2024-04-22

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

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Ganghwa Haesoo Land (강화해수랜드)

4.6 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.

Oktokki Space Center (옥토끼우주센터)

4.7 Km 29627 2020-06-01

403, Ganghwadong-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-937-6917

Oktokki Space Center is Korea's first aerosepace theme park. The center collects, preserves, and exhibits materials related to aerospace engineering to educate and promote to the public. It is open to visitors all year round, offering diverse activity programs and experience rides that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The center is especially well equipped with fun learning materials as well as educational programs to spark children's insterest in the field.

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