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Walking the Simdo history and culture trail | Travel Course | Staypick

Walking the Simdo history and culture trail in Incheon Ganghwa-gun · schedule Other · distance 14.5km · 8 stops · highlights Anglican Church of Ganghwa,…

Incheon Ganghwa-gun · Today’s itinerary

Walking the Simdo history and culture trail

Starting from Ganghwa Bus Terminal, this course visits major cultural heritage sites in Ganghwa-eup, allowing ample time for exploration early on. Take a short break at Oeup Mineral Spring by drinking a sip of mineral water, then walk leisurely to Yeonmijeong with a light heart. The place to eat during the course is Yeonmijeong, and it is recommended to quietly look around Gapgot Fortress.

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Incheon Ganghwa-gunStops 8places📏 14.5km⏱️ 4 hrs

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1

Anglican Church of Ganghwa 〉

Christianity · 10 Gwancheong-gil
Anglican Church of Ganghwa 1
Anglican Church of Ganghwa 2
Anglican Church of Ganghwa 3
Anglican Church of Ganghwa 4

A historic brick Anglican church known for its beautiful early-modern architecture.

3 min walk
2

Yongheunggung Palace 〉

Traditional House · 16-1 Dongmungan-gil
Yongheunggung Palace 1
Yongheunggung Palace 2
Yongheunggung Palace 3
Yongheunggung Palace 4

A historic palace site related to the Joseon royal family.

5 min walk
3

Goryeo Palace Site 〉

★4.0(1.2k)
Historic Site · 42 Bukmun-gil,
Goryeo Palace Site 1
Goryeo Palace Site 2
Goryeo Palace Site 3
Goryeo Palace Site 4

The historic palace site from the Goryeo dynasty’s relocation to Ganghwa.

2 min walk
4

Wangja Jeong Mukbap 〉

★4.1(279)
Food · Incheon-gwangyeoksi Ganghwa-gun
Wangja Jeong Mukbap 1

Wangja Jeong Mukbap is a restaurant specializing in acorn jelly dishes located in Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon. It is situated in a spot where you can see the Goryeo Palace site at a glance. The scenery is beautiful all year round, especially in spring when the cherry blossoms bloom in full, adding a delightful charm. The total seating capacity is about 130 people, all with ondol-style floor seating. The signature dish is mukbap (acorn jelly with rice soup). The acorn pancake served in a pizza pan is a unique delicacy you can't taste elsewhere, and the acorn salad is also tasty.

8 min walk
5

Ganghwa Hyanggyo 〉

★3.3(12)
Shrine · 58 Hyanggyeo-gil,
Ganghwa Hyanggyo 1
Ganghwa Hyanggyo 2
Ganghwa Hyanggyo 3
Ganghwa Hyanggyo 4

A Confucian school representing traditional architecture and Joseon education culture.

8 min walk
6

Oeup Spring 〉

★3.0(1)
Mineral Spring · 110 Bukmun-gil,
Oeup Spring 1
Oeup Spring 2
Oeup Spring 3
Oeup Spring 4

A famous natural spring in Ganghwa.

6 min by car
7

Yeonmijeong Pavilion 〉

★4.4(830)
Other Historical Sites · 242 Wolgot-ri,
Yeonmijeong Pavilion 1
Yeonmijeong Pavilion 2
Yeonmijeong Pavilion 3
Yeonmijeong Pavilion 4

A renowned coastal pavilion offering scenic sea views.

8 min by car
8

Gapgot Fort 〉

★4.2(549)
Fortress / Mountain Fortress / City Wall · 18 Haehan-dongno
Gapgot Fort 1
Gapgot Fort 2
Gapgot Fort 3
Gapgot Fort 4

A historic coastal defense fort in Ganghwa offering both cultural significance and sea views.

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For this course, these stays make an easy overnight stop

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Everrich Hotel
✨Good
7.5
999+ reviews

Everrich Hotel

Hotel
📍43 Hwaseong-gil 50beon-gil (439-16 Namsan-ri, Ganghwa-eup ), Ganghwa
53% · Great value stay2.3km
53%$132
$63/ night
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Gimpo Gurumieui Ocean Caravan

Gimpo Gurumieui Ocean Caravan

Pension
📍Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do 174-19, Munsusan-ro
An easy overnight stop for this course3.7km
$102/ night
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Ganghwa Gaia
🏆Superb
9.8
2 reviews

Ganghwa Gaia

Pension
📍Ganghwa-gun, Incheon 198-7, Sirimi-ro
★ 9.8 · Highly rated stay3.9km
7%$264
$247/ night
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