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A scenic island blending traditional villages with serene nature.

Founded in 1933 as Ganghwa's first rayon factory established with domestic capital, Joyang Textile fell into ruin as Ganghwa textiles declined over time. The dilapidated building was reborn as a large café. The crumbling walls became a stylish art gallery and cinema, the long workbenches were transformed into coffee tables, and the space once abandoned by machines and people was filled with antiques from China and Europe. British doors with broken glass, round mirrors from old Czech trains, and a carp-shaped pastry machine that struggled each winter are arranged naturally as if they had always been there. The 990㎡ (about 300 pyeong) factory site and building frame remain intact, preserving the stories of time throughout the café. A variety of beverages and cakes are currently sold.

Aegibong Peace Ecological Park, the largest peace tourism site in Gimpo, is a symbolic place representing peace and harmony located in the only South-North joint use zone (Free-zone) on the Korean Peninsula. It is a space connecting the peaceful will of the Han River estuary like the flowing Jogang River that links divided history and culture. Additionally, the fact that it was the site of fierce battles between the South and North during the Korean War at the 154 Hill reminds visitors of the significance of Korea as the world's only divided nation. The old Aegibong observatory installed in 1978 was demolished and replaced with the Peace Ecology Exhibition Hall, Jogang Observatory, and ecological trails, renovated as Aegibong Peace Ecological Park. Designed by world-renowned architect Seung Hyo-sang, the buildings harmonize beautifully with the surrounding natural scenery, providing a space to reflect on the various meanings of peace. ※ Aegibong Peace Ecological Park is located in a civil restricted area (a civilian entry control zone near the inter-Korean border); visitors must carry identification and strictly observe exit times.

The Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola is a tourist facility located within the Imjingak tourist site in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do. It is Korea's first gondola to cross the civilian control zone. This gondola connects Imjingak and Camp Greaves and is designed as a security and peace tourism content allowing passengers to experience both the history and nature of the DMZ area. While crossing the Imjingang River by gondola, passengers can see the barbed wire fences, guard posts, and traces of division at a glance, making it a place to vividly feel the reality of the South-North division. In addition to regular cabins, there is a crystal cabin with a transparent floor offering a special experience and providing a new visual experience for tourists of all ages. It is a tourist facility noted as a special space where nature and history coexist, reflecting on the meaning of peace and the value of unification. ※ Signing a security pledge is required to visit the civilian control zone.

Located in Paju-si, Malttong Donut Dessert Town is the largest dessert town in Korea, selling dozens of types of donuts as well as cakes, cookies, jellies, and various other desserts. The exterior of Malttong Donut Dessert Town is so charmingly decorated that it has been used for commercial filming, and the interior and parking lot are also adorably designed. Visitors from adults to children enjoy taking photos at the photo zone where people line up, which makes you truly feel like you have arrived at Malttong Donut.