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Ancient Paths and Modern Views: Private Ganghwa Day Trip

By TRAVUT
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $298 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This 9 to 10-hour Ganghwa Island tour uniquely blends Korean history, culture, and scenic beauty, offering travelers rare insights and hands-on experiences beyond Seoul.

Visit the Ganghwa Peace Observatory to view North Korea up close, explore the harmony of East and West at Ganghwa Anglican Cathedral, and experience traditional fabric dyeing at Sochang Experience Center. The day concludes with coffee at Joyang Bangjik, a former textile factory turned vintage cafe, perfect for photos and relaxing in a nostalgic ambiance. This tour’s mix of culture and history is ideal for travelers seeking unique, meaningful experiences in Korea.

Activity location

  • Ganghwa Peace Observatory
    • 797 Jeonmangdae-ro, Yangsa-myeon Ganghwa-gun,
    • 23012, Incheon, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ganghwa Peace Observatory
    • 797 Jeonmangdae-ro, Yangsa-myeon Ganghwa-gun,
    • 23012, Incheon, South Korea

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Ancient Paths and Modern Views: Private Ganghwa Day Trip
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$297.50 x 2 Adults$595.00
Total
Price is $595.00
Until Wed, Aug 6

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick-up & drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCoffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSnacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic Beverages

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Ganghwa Peace Observatory
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
*All participants must have their passports. You can see North Korean land from Ganghwa Island, which is 70 kilometers away from Seoul. Despite being of the same ethnicity, people from South and North Korea cannot freely cross back and forth across the river that divides them. You can hear the historical story of the Korean War in 1950 and the subsequent modern history of Korea. You will spend about an hour here. (The duration includes travel time from the pickup location. )
Ganghwa Anglican Cathedral
  • 50m
Ganghwa Anglican Church is a place that demonstrates how western modernity and Protestantism fused with indigenous culture during the late 19th to 20th centuries in Korea. You can experience an unique atmosphere with a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western interior designs.
Sochang Cheheomgwan
  • 3h
Including travel time to the drop-off location. The textile industry played a significant role in the industrial development of South Korea in the 20th century. Until the 1960s-1970s, Ganghwa Island had many large textile factories. In this place, you can hear stories about South Korea's industrialization. You will spend about an hour here. (The 3 hours below include travel time.)
Joyang Textile
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Joyang Bangjik on Ganghwa Island is a unique, vintage-style cafe that was originally a 1930s textile factory. Preserving its industrial past, it combines art, history, and coffee in a nostalgic setting filled with retro decor, old sewing machines, and quirky furniture. The open layout lets you explore vintage displays and art installations while enjoying coffee or pastries. Perfect for photography and history lovers, Joyang Bangjik offers a creative, historical experience for first-time visitors wanting to see Korea in a fresh and memorable way.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGanghwa Peace Observatory
    • 797 Jeonmangdae-ro, Yangsa-myeon Ganghwa-gun,
    • 23012, Incheon, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGanghwa Peace Observatory
    • 797 Jeonmangdae-ro, Yangsa-myeon Ganghwa-gun,
    • 23012, Incheon, South Korea

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