There are places where you can get some much-needed mental peace through various experiences in nature. Children can touch the soil and feel nature, and you can ease your mind and body through experiences using Ganghwa’s specialty: lion foot mugwort.

Armiae World

Armiae World is a cultural experience complex that allows visitors to experience lion foot mugwort and enjoy Onsaemiro Park. The Agricultural Center is a great educational space for learning agriculture and farming culture with the traditional seeds of Ganghwado Island. In Onsaemiro, you can find the world’s first greenhouse, which has been restored from the Joseon Dynasty, as well as a large maze.

*Opening hours: Agricultural Center Mar-Oct 10:00 - 17:00, Nov-Feb 10:00 - 16:00 (scheduled to open early next year)
Onsaemiro is open all year round.

Lion Foot Mugwort
Experience Center

Growing in Manisan Mountain and the coast of Ganghwa, lion foot mugwort got its name from the shape of a lion’s foot. It is especially good for women as it is warming and stimulates blood circulation. At Lion Foot Mugwort Experience Center, you can experience a foot bath, a steaming seat, and moxa treatment using lion foot mugwort aged with sea breeze and sea fog. Many people enjoy lion foot mugwort foot baths as they rest up their fatigued feet and bodies. There are various lion foot mugwort products on sale.
*Check the website for details, operating hours, and the prices of programs.

Susu Farmland

Located at the foot of Goryeosan Mountain and Hyeolgusan Mountain in Ganghwado Island, Susu Farmland combines a natural environment with historical treasures like Goryeo Hongneung Royal Tomb and Cheonlyeolsa Temple. Children can get closer to nature through various programs, including farming experiences (wild berry picking, sweet potato picking, and so on), yut nori*, and ice sledding. 

*A traditional Korean board game
*Check the website for details, operating hours, and the prices of programs.