Ganghwa Janghwa-ri Tidal Flats and blackfaced spponbill breeding place (강화갯벌 및 저어새번식지) - Area information - Korea travel information

Ganghwa Janghwa-ri Tidal Flats and blackfaced spponbill breeding place (강화갯벌 및 저어새번식지)

Ganghwa Janghwa-ri Tidal Flats and blackfaced spponbill breeding place (강화갯벌 및 저어새번식지)

9.5Km    2021-06-16

Haeannam-ro, Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-3124

Ganghwa Janghwa-ri Tidal Flats in Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon is well-known among photographers as a great spot to view the sunset from. Along with Dongmak Beach, this area has one of the most beautiful tidal flats and views of the sunrise in the western sea. The place provides different views depending on the rise and ebb of the tide.

Mung Hit (멍때림)

Mung Hit (멍때림)

10.3Km    2024-10-15

1970-34 Haeannam-ro, Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Mung Hit is a cafe located in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon. The cafe features a view of Manisan Mountain, and is decorated with comfortable tables and chairs for visitors to space out, the name of the cafe in Korean. 

Chamseongdan Altar (강화 참성단)

Chamseongdan Altar (강화 참성단)

10.5Km    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.

Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center (연등국제선원)

Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center (연등국제선원)

10.6Km    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.

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

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

10.9Km    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.

Ganghwa Seoksumun Gate (강화 석수문)

Ganghwa Seoksumun Gate (강화 석수문)

11.3Km    2020-02-06

Gukhwa-ri, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-4571

Seoksumun is a floodgate on the Dongnakcheon Stream, which flows through the town of Ganghwa-eup. The floodgate was built in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong’s reign during the Joseon Period) and it is connected to the inner walls of the Ganghwasanseong Fortress. It is an arched structure with a design of three rainbows coming together. Made of granite, the floodgate measures 18.2 meters in length and 2.7 meters in x_height, while the arches are 1.7 meters tall, and 3 meters wide.