Korea Travel

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seongmodo Island Arboretum (석모도 수목원)’. 💡 Overview Seongmodo Island Arboretum was established on Seongmodo Island in recognition of its suitability for research on plants native to the Nothern Limit Line and marine plants in preparation for gloabl warming. In addition, it is built along the valley of the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Ganghwado Island (강화도)’. 💡 Overview Ganghwado Island, off the west coast, is the fifth largest island in Korea. The island was connected to the mainland in 1970 with the construction of the Ganghwagyo Bridge. Another larger bridge, Ganghwadaegyo Bridge, was built in 1997, making it easier than ever…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Baedari Secondhand Bookstore Alley (배다리 헌책방 골목)’. 💡 Overview Baedaeri Secondhand Bookstore Alley is a representative location of Incheon’s past and the life of people living here. The street is home to five bookstores that sell books on every topic, from art and music to traditional medicine, children’s…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Wolmido Island (월미도)’. 💡 Overview Wolmido Island has very few historical records, despite being the location of a temporary palace, built in 1653 during the reign of King Hyojong. The palace was built on the eastern side of the island, but it is impossible to find traces of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dolmen in Bugeun-ri [UNESCO World Heritage] (강화 고인돌 유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산])’. 💡 Overview Dolmen in Bugeun-ri is a dolmen site in Ganghwa that was designated as a Historic Site for its historical value representing the funeral customs of the Bronze Age. The main stone used to create the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hanjungwon (한중원)’. 💡 Overview Hanjungwon is a Chinese-style garden built to commemorate the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and China, making it a great place to rest after looking around Chinatown. It was created with the motif of the garden style of the Suzhou region in the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Boreumdo Island (Spoonbill Eco Village) (볼음도(저어새 생태마을))’. 💡 Overview Boreumdo Island, situated in Seodo-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, is renowned as a habitat for spoonbills. The spoonbill, a rare migratory bird with a global population of around 3,000 individuals, finds refuge on this island. Since 2012, Boreumdo Island has been designated…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Soraepogu Pocha Street (소래포구 포차거리)’. 💡 Overview Located just in front of the Sorae Fish Market, Soraepogu Pocha Street comes alive in the evening as a vibrant street filled with food stalls. Visitors are treated to an array of fresh seafood dishes, including daeha sogeum gui (salt-grilled prawn),…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Munhak Rose Park (장미공원)’. 💡 Overview Munhak Rose Park is situated at the base of Munhaksan Mountain. The park features a central rose garden boasting over 40 varieties of roses, alongside a pond, a lawn area, and multi-purpose sports facilities. It includes several photo zones, such as a…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Subong Park (수봉공원)’. 💡 Overview Subong Park, situated at the base of Subongsan Mountain in Incheon, is designed around the mountain and offers an array of facilities for both recreation and relaxation. The park features walking trails, a lawn area, an artificial waterfall, an outdoor theater, and basketball…