Ganghwado: A Historic Island Getaway From Seoul, South Korea
Incheon
Discover Ganghwado, a historic island getaway from Seoul, South Korea. Explore hilltop temples, low-key attractions, and delve into its fascinating history.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ganghwa Peace Observatory - Ganghwa Peace Observatory, which is located the northernmost point of Ganghwa district, was opened in Sep, 2008 to see and understand North Korea. The observatory was established to promote mutual understanding between the two Koreas and built unified Korea which will be peaceful and prosperous. It is composed of a 4-story building and 1-basement. There are an outdoor observatory, an Observation room, a room to wish for unification, and an exhibition hall etc. Observation room: It is briefing room. You can see a model for North Korea topography and understand their life. Outdoor observatory: There are high-quality telescopes with which you can see North Korean land and life.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes included.
Additional Information
South Korea’s fifth-largest island, Ganghwado is worth a side trip for its hilltop temples and other low-key attractions, as well as its fascinating history. For a brief period in the mid-13th century, when the Mongols were rampaging through the mainland, the island became the location of Korea’s capital. Situated at the mouth of the Han River, Ganghwado continued to have strategic importance
– it was the scene of bloody skirmishes with French and US forces in the 19th century as colonial powers tried to muscle in on the ‘hermit kingdom’.
Location
Ganghwa Peace Observatory
797 Jeonmangdae-ro, Yangsa-myeon Ganghwa-gun,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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