This guide covers six sites in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon: a sunset viewing point, a meditation center, a space center, an island, a temple, and a resort.
Janghwa-ri Sunset Viewing Point (장화리일몰조망지)
Janghwa-ri Sunset Viewing Point is mentioned in episode 4 of “Extraordinary Attorney Woo.” A path through paddy fields leads to a pink observatory.
- Address: 1408 Janghwa-ri, Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
- Phone: +82-32-930-4445
- Website: https://www.ganghwa.go.kr/open_content/tour/tour/tourInfoDetail.do?tour_seq=109
- Map: Map Link
- Operating Hours: Open 24 hr
- Parking: Available
Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center (연등국제선원)
Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center was founded in 1997 by Monk Wonmyoung as a place for foreigners to practice seon meditation. It has five main buildings and a garden. The center offers English lectures and short-term programs.
- Address: 349-60 Ganghwadong-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
- Phone: +82-32-937-7033
- Website: http://www.lotuslantern.net/
- Map: Map Link
- Operating Hours: Open 24 hr
- Parking: Available
Oktokki Space Center (옥토끼우주센터)
Oktokki Space Center collects, preserves, and exhibits materials on aerospace engineering. It offers activity programs and rides. The listed visitor age range is 2 years and older.
- Address: 403 Ganghwadong-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
- Phone: +82-32-937-6917
- Website: http://www.oktokki.com/
- Map: Map Link
- Operating Hours: Weekdays 10:00-17:30 / Weekends 09:30-19:00
- Parking: Available
Ganghwa Gyodongdo Island (교동도)
Ganghwa Gyodongdo Island is northwest of Ganghwado Island. Gyodongdaegyo Bridge opened in July 2014. The island was a stopover for ambassadors and envoys heading to China. Daeryong Market and Manghyangdae Memorial are on the island.
- Address: 35 Gyodongnam-ro, Gyodong-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
- Phone: +82-32-934-1000
- Website: http://www.ganghwa.go.kr/open_content/tour/trip/ex_kyodong.jsp
- Map: Map Link
- Operating Hours: Open 24 hr
- Parking: Available (Free)
Ganghwa Bomunsa Temple (보문사)
Ganghwa Bomunsa Temple is on Seongmodo Island and Sangbongsan Mountain. Its founding date is unknown, but it is believed to have been founded in 635. An aromatic tree stands in the main courtyard, with Buddhist sculptures and a grotto beyond it.
- Address: 44 Samsannam-ro 828beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
- Phone: +82-32-933-8271
- Website: http://www.bomunsa.me/
- Map: Map Link
- Operating Hours: 09:00-18:00
- Parking: Available
Ganghwa Seaside Resort (강화루지)
Ganghwa Seaside Resort has a gondola, food court, themed trails, and a 1.8-kilometer luge track. The gondola takes visitors to the top, and the observatory has sunset views.
- Address: 217 Jangheung-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
- Phone: +82-32-930-9000
- Website: https://www.ganghwa-resort.co.kr/
- Map: Map Link
- Operating Hours: [Weekdays] 09:30-17:30 / [Weekends] 09:30-18:00 * Operating hours may vary depending on the site situation and season
- Parking: Available
Admission information
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