86[Recommended Tour Course] A Winter Healing Trip to Fully Experience All the Charms of Ganghwado Island
One of the best parts of traveling is the emotions evoked by breathtaking landscapes. Escape the grey city and head to the sea-breezy Ganghwa Island. From a cozy attic bookstore that warmly welcomes visitors to a mystical frozen beach, unique sights await to capture your heart.
spot1 Exciting Astronaut Experience, Oktokki Space Center
Oktokki Space Center is a theme park featuring a variety of exhibits centered around aerospace. Follow the signs in the lobby of the first-floor Space Science Museum to embark on a captivating journey through space. Explore themed exhibits on solar system travel, Mars exploration, space life, lunar missions, and more.
There are also facilities where you can experience an astronaut training course firsthand. These include “Cyber in Space,” which rotates 360 degrees to help overcome motion sickness and dizziness, and “G-Force,” which simulates the intense acceleration of gravity on a spacecraft. You can also board MMU, a spacewalking device, and navigate freely using a joystick. It’s an exciting experience, but be cautious as it may leave you feeling a bit dizzy.
In addition to aerospace-themed experiences and exhibitions, Oktokki Space Center offers a variety of attractions, including a year-round sledding slope, a dinosaur forest home to 63 hidden dinosaurs, and Logos Garden, adorned with statues from Greco-Roman mythology. These features make it a favorite destination for families.
- Address403 Ganghwadong-ro, Bureun-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
- Inquiries+82-32-937-6917
- Opening HoursMonday–Friday 10:00–17:30, Weekends 09:30–19:00
- Websitewww.oktokki.com
spot2 A Haven for Book Lovers, Bookstore Seejum
Nestled in a quaint village lined with farmhouses stands a modest white building—an independent bookstore, Seejum. The name Seejum carries meanings such as “a new beginning,” “a point of view,” and “a moment in time.” It reflects the owner’s hope that visitors will feel free to explore themselves through their own unique perspectives.
The bookstore curates its collection based on three themes: “the courage to ask questions,” “the joy of discovery,” and “a shift in perspective.” As a result, rather than bestsellers, the selection mainly focuses on books about life transitions and personal growth. The store also offers a wide range of children’s books and picture books, ensuring accessibility for all ages. Currently, around 2,500 books fill its shelves. In addition, if you make an appointment to purchase a book on a weekday, you can also receive a tarot reading from the bookseller.
The bookstore also offers accommodations, featuring three rooms—two on the first floor with bookshelves and one on the third floor. The cozy attic room on the third floor is particularly popular. Guests can stay overnight to fully immerse themselves in a book or simply unwind with the store’s extensive collection.
- Address101-16 Manisan-ro, Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
- Inquiries+82-507-1480-0301 / Weekday walk-ins for book purchases require a phone appointment.
- Opening HoursEvery day 11:00–17:00; Closed on Tuesdays
- Websiteseejum.modoo.at
spot3 Dongmak Beach, a Magical Landscape Created by Frozen Shore
Dongmak Beach is a renowned beach on Ganghwado Island, known for its expansive tidal flats and numerous restaurants and coffee shops, making it a popular destination year-round. During the harsh winter, when the cold is at its peak, the beach takes on a special charm as a vast sheet of ice covers the entire tidal flats.
Dongmak Beach has a significant freshwater inflow, so when the water level recedes at low tide, it easily freezes. This creates a unique opportunity for visitors to walk on the frozen tidal flats and capture memorable photos. However, it’s important to be cautious and avoid stepping on cracks in the ice to stay safe.
The reddish sunset and the view of the beach at dusk are some of the highlights of a trip to Ganghwado Island. A 10-minute walk from the Dongmak Beach public parking lot leads you to Bunori Dondae Fort, a prime sunset spot that offers stunning panoramic views of the sea and the setting sun.
- Address1481 Haeannam-ro, Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
- Inquiries+82-32-937-4445
- Opening HoursOpen year-round
- Websitewww.ganghwa.go.kr
spot4 A Cozy Place to Rest, Ye Flow
Ye Flow is situated near Giljeong Reservoir, a beloved family fishing spot. The peaceful landscape of the reservoir and bank, with its surrounding mountains and plains, has been a defining feature that Ye Flow has preserved for the past 20 years. Many regular guests have been visiting for so long that the child who once came here holding their parents’ hands now returns with their own children. Although the exterior has changed a bit since the 2014 renovation, the unique atmosphere remains untouched.
Ye Flow has a total of six rooms, including two rooms for two people and four rooms for four people. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows that offer a beautiful view of the reservoir. Guests can also enjoy a barbecue on their private terrace, which is partitioned for privacy and overlooks the reservoir.
Open until midnight, the cafe is a place for guests to stay and relax with coffee and tea.
The mascot is Flow, a six-year-old parrot who speaks quite well and will pose for the camera.
[Tip]
- You can book accommodations with Airbnb.
- Address177-25 Haeran-gil, Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
- Inquiries+82-507-1417-8923
- Opening HoursCheck-in 15:00 Check-out 11:00
- InformationAs of February, a 2-person room costs 100,000–120,000 won and a 4-person room costs 150,000–180,000 won.
- Websitewww.yeflow.com
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