SPOT1 Yakseokwon

Experience traditional Korean wellness with Ganghwa medicinal mugwort

Start your day feeling refreshed
by warming up with jjimjil,
a traditional Korean heat therapy designed
to soothe the body and ease tension.

Yakseokwon, in particular,
offers seated herbal steaming and heat therapy
using Sajabal medicinal mugwort, a specialty of Ganghwado Island.

As you sit over a heated earthenware jar
and enjoy the subtle aroma and soothing warmth of medicinal mugwort,
feel the warmth spread through your body
and your muscles gradually relax.

As you work up a sweat,
you may feel as though
all your travel fatigue
is simply melting away.

• Address56-53, Jungang-ro 787beon-gil, Yangdo-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
• HoursWeekdays 9:00–20:00 (Weekends until 19:00)
• Inquiries010-8803-5455
• Websitehttps://yakseokwon.com/
• TIPReservations by phone are required before visiting.

SPOT2 Geumpung Brewery

Discover nearly a century of traditional Korean brewing

Established in 1931, Geumpung Brewery
has preserved Ganghwa's long-standing brewing traditions
and is designated as a Registered Cultural Heritage Site of Incheon.

Explore the historic brewery,
learn how makgeolli is made,
and even enjoy a tasting session.

In particular, the "Makgeolli-Making Experience"
lets you work directly with rice and nuruk
(a traditional Korean fermentation starter)
to make your very own makgeolli.

Don't miss this unique experience
in Korea, the birthplace of makgeolli.

• Address8, Samnangseong-gil, Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
• HoursMon–Thu 10:30–17:30 / Fri–Sun 10:30–18:00
• Inquiries0507-1374-1931
• Websitehttps://blog.naver.com/geumpung1931
• TIPReservations for experiences must be made at least two days in advance.

SPOT3 Sochang Experience Center

Experience genuine K-culture, from tea ceremonies to hanbok

Next, head to the Sochang Experience Center,
where you can immerse yourself in various aspects of Korean culture,
including traditional tea ceremonies and hanbok.

Ganghwa has long been known for its thriving textile industry,
and throughout the center, you can discover
the history of how sochang (traditional cotton fabric) was made and used.

In addition to hands-on sochang activities,
you can try on hanbok, Korea's traditional clothing,
and experience dado, the traditional Korean tea ceremony.

We also recommend dressing in a beautiful hanbok
and taking a memorable photo of your trip to Korea
against the backdrop of an 80-year-old traditional Korean house.

• Address8, Nammunan-gil 20beon-gil, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
• HoursTue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (Break 12:00–13:00)
  * Closed on Mondays
• Inquiries032-934-2500
• Websitehttps://www.ganghwa.go.kr/open_content/tour/trip/experience.jsp
• TIPReservations by phone are required for the hanbok experience.

SPOT4 Hanok Stay “Hyuga”

Spend a peaceful night in a traditional hanok

For one final way to experience the charm of Korea,
spend a night in a traditional hanok.

With traditional architectural features such as
wooden structures, tiled roofs, and a central courtyard,
it's a wonderful place to discover
Korea's traditional residential culture.

The highlight of Hanok Stay “Hyuga,” in particular,
is the jacuzzi in the courtyard.

Spend the day discovering Korea through various hands-on experiences,
then unwind at night in the peaceful hanok
with a glass of makgeolli you made yourself.

Immerse yourself in the authentic charm of Korea
that even TV shows can't fully capture.

• Address33-1, Jeonmangdae-ro 423beon-gil, Songhae-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
• HoursCheck-in 14:00 / Check-out 11:00
• Inquiries0507-1474-5606
• Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hyuga_hanokstay
• TIPBBQ available for an additional KRW 30,000
• JacuzziAdditional KRW 20,000 (June–August) / KRW 30,000 (September–November and April–May); unavailable December–March