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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up and drop-off any Seoul hotels/accommodations you are staying. Please advise us your hotel name and address.
Itinerary
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*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. )
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
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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.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Sochang Cheheomgwan
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.)
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
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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.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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