Ganghwado Island
강화도
Nature · Ganghwa-daero, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
Nearby stations and stops
- Bus stop 강화군청 · straight-line 102m
- Bus stop 강화군청.수라면옥 · straight-line 105m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- Open 24 hr
- Closed
- Open every day
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2023-03-24 · Collected: Not provided
Ganghwado Island, off the west coast, is the fifth largest island in Korea. The island was connected to the mainland in 1970 with the construction of the Ganghwagyo Bridge. Another larger bridge, Ganghwadaegyo Bridge, was built in 1997, making it easier than ever to travel to Ganghwado Island from Seoul and Incheon areas. The island is home to Chamseongdan Altar on top of Manisan Mountain on the southern coast. This is said to be where Dangun Wanggeom offered sacrificial rites to the heavens. Another important item of note on Ganghwado Island is the collection of stone dolmens, a UNESCO-recognized world heritage. Ganghwado Island has many famous local products, including the medicinally effective Ganghwa ginseng and hwamunseok, a mat woven with flower patterns. Hwamunseok is famous also as a representative traditional Korean product for its intricate handwork and designs.
In the area
Islands 4 of 24 attractions in Ganghwa-gun
Similar places nearby
Similar places in other regions
- Dolsando Island · Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- The Island for Art & Healing, Jangdo Island · Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- Jangjado Island · Jeonbuk-do
- Gaudo Island · Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- Gwaneumdo Island · Gyeongsangbuk-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI