Discover Korea’s history from ancient times to modern era on a private full-day tour of Ganghwa Island. Explore UNESCO sites, palaces, and more.
- Ganghwa Peace Observatory - *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.
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- Ganghwa dolmen (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - Ganghwa Dolmen is a relic from the Bronze Age (B.C. 13-3) designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. It is a megalithic monument similar to Stonehenge in the United Kingdom and the Carnac Stones in France.
- Goryeogung Palace Site - You can hear the history of wars during the medieval period of the 13th-century Goryeo Dynasty and story about the capital relocation during the 19th century Joseon Dynasty at this place.
- Ganghwa Anglican Cathedral - 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.
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Sochang 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.)
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Admission fees (Peace Observatory, Goryeogung Palace Site)
- All fees and taxes
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
Ganghwa Island serves as a living museum of Korea, encapsulating a timeline from ancient Korean history to the industrialization era of the 1970s.
To start, visitors can observe the landscape of North Korea from the observatory. Subsequently, they can visit UNESCO heritage site the Korean Dolmen, envisioning the lives of people inhabiting the Korean land during the Bronze Age.
Continuing the tour, tourists can explore the Goryeogung Palace Site to learn about medieval warfare history. Additionally, they can visit the Anglican Cathedral and eSochang Cheheomgwan to gain insights into Korea’s modern history and industrial advancements.
This tour offers comfortable private transportation. It provides an exclusive opportunity for participants to immerse themselves in a private Korean history tour with their own group. The journey spans a full day on Ganghwa Island, located 70 kilometers away from Seoul.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.