Attraction
Ganghwado Island (강화도)
Ganghwa-daero, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
Overview
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.
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Ganghwa-daero, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
![[Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 7] Setting Sun Trail ([강화 나들길 제7코스] 낙조보러 가는 길)](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/22/1895222_image2_1.jpg)
![[Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 8] Bird Watching Trail ([강화 나들길 제8코스] 철새 보러 가는 길)](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/32/1895232_image2_1.jpg)
![[Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 1] Simdo History & Culture Trail ([강화 나들길 제1코스] 심도역사문화길)](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/97/1895197_image2_1.jpg)
![[Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 6] Birthplace of Hwanam Trail ([강화 나들길 제6코스] 화남생가 가는 길)](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/05/3393705_image2_1.JPG)
![Jiktangpokpo Falls [National Geopark] (직탕폭포 (한탄강 국가지질공원))](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/28/4121328_image2_1.jpg)
