Hwagae Garden (화개정원)
Hwagae Garden (화개정원)
– Homepage
www.hwagaejungwon.ganghwa.go.kr/
Hwagae Garden is a park situated on the foothills of Hwagaesan Mountain in Gyodong-myeon. Exploring the trails, visitors can immerse themselves in the ever-changing beauty of Hwagaesan Mountain across the seasons. Opting for the monorail to reach the observatory rewards with a panoramic view extending to Ganghwado Island. The park is equipped with various amenities, including walking paths, a lawn, a children’s playground, along with restaurants and cafés.
– Address : 6-60 Gyodongdong-ro 471beon-gil, Gyodong-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
※ Presentation Information
– Experience Guide
Traditional game experience
– Information and Guides
+82-32-932-2336
– Opening Date
2023-05-13
– Parking
Available
– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)
– Operating Hours
08:00~20:00
(※ 계절에 따라 변동될 수 있음)
– Available Facilities
Five-colored theme garden, Stamp tour route, Hwagaesan observatory, Spoonbill observatory café, Crown Prince Yeonsangun’s home in exile, Spacing out zone
– Admission Fees
[Admission] Hwagae Garden (Including observatory) Adults 5,000 won / Children·Teenagers·Senior citizens 3,000 won
[Fees] Monorail 12,000 won
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
⊙ Ganghwa Gyodongdo Island (교동도(강화))
View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →
– Homepage
www.ganghwa.go.kr
– Tel
+82-32-934-1000
Gyodongdo Island is located northwest of the larger Ganghwado Island, and was made more accessible with the opening of Gyodongdaegyo Bridge in July 2014. The name changed with different dynasties, being Gomokgeunhyeon during the Goguryeo Era and Gyodonghyeon under the reign of Silla King Gyeongdeok. The island served as an important stopover point for ambassadors and envoys heading to China. Popular attractions on the island now include Daeryong Market, an alleyway market decorated with colorful murals and statues, and Manghyangdae Memorial, a gathering place for refugees who fled from the nearby Hwanghaedo Island during the Korean War. Many of the houses on Gyodongdo Island have swallow nests under the eaves. The refugees consider the swallows as guests from their hometowns. As such, the island is home to the “peace & reunion” themed Gyodong Swallow House, Peace Trail, and Gyodong Studio. Gyodong Swallow House serves as an exhibition and performance space. The Peace Trail is a biking path around the island. At Gyodong Studio, visitors can put on old school uniforms and take black-and-white photographs.
⊙ Gyodongdo Daeryong Market (교동도 대룡시장)
– Homepage
www.ganghwa.go.kr
– Tel
+82-32-934-1000
Daeryong Market is an alley market that reproduces the appearance of Yeonbaek Market to maintain a livelihood for residents who temporarily evacuated from Yeonbaek-gun in Hwanghae-do, to Gyodongdo Island during the Korean War. Gyodongdo Island has been the center of economic development for over 50 years. As most of the displaced elderly who created the market passed away and the population rapidly decreased, the market size also reduced considerably. However, with the opening of Gyodongdaegyo Bridge in July 2014, it has become a must-see course for tourists to take pictures of Daeryong Market, which looks like a movie set in the 1960s. Gyodong Giga Island, also referred to as Gyodong Swallow House, opened in late march of 2022 and provides tour information using intellectual techonology as well as bicycle and smartwatch rental services to tourists. In addition, there are various experience programs such as a VR video experience and “Making Gyodong Newspaper.”
