■ Ganghwa War Museum​

ㅇ 18, Haeandong-ro 1366beon-gil, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, Republic of Korea

ㅇ 09:00 ~ 18:00 / Closed every Monday

ㅇ Adult - 1,200won / Child - 900won

ㅇ 032-930-7077

Ganghwa War Museum Entrance

Ganghwa is a strategic point connecting the center of South Korea and North Korea, and various events have occurred throughout history. The Ganghwa War Museum was established to promote the spirit of patriotism that prevented foreign invasions at various times in history. It was established to display, research, preserve, and collect various war-related artifacts based on the war that took place in Ganghwa.

Ganghwa Goryeo Dynasty Exhibition Room

Exhibition Room 1 - Prehistory ~ Three Kingdoms Period
Exhibition Room 2 - Goryeo Dynasty
Exhibition Room 3 – Joseon Dynasty
Exhibition Room 4 - Modern and Contemporary
In each exhibition room, you can view Korea's war history over time.

Chronology of modern and contemporary war history / Joseon Dynasty relics / Modern and contemporary relics

Various excavated artifacts are on display, allowing you to see vivid history. We were able to gauge how important Ganghwa was as the site of historical events such as Qing invasion of Joseon and United States expedition to Korea.

■ Ganghwa Peace Observatory

ㅇ 797, Jeonmangdae-ro, Yangsa-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, Republic of Korea

ㅇ 09:00 ~ 18:00 / Open all year round

ㅇ Adult - 2,500won / Child - 1,000won

ㅇ 032-930-7062

Ganghwa Peace Observatory

Ganghwa Peace Observatory is the observatory where you can see North Korea from the closest distance to Korea.The distance from North Korea's Kaepung County is about 2.3km, so you can see the lifestyle of North Korean residents with the naked eye.

North Korea’s home / North Korea’s living environment / North Korea’s underground resources

On the first floor, various materials that provide insight into the lifestyles of North Korean residents, including North Korean currency, clothing, and food, are on display. On the second floor, you can explore the history of wars that took place in Ganghwa Island.

Indoor observatory / touch screen

There are indoor and outdoor observatories on the second and third floors, equipped with real-time touch screens and telescopes. The weather was sunny when I visited, so I was able to see the North Korean village with the naked eye. I used the real-time touch screen to get a closer look. North Korean residents could clearly be seen farming or walking through the streets leading cows.

North Korea seen from the observatory

In the observation room on the 3rd floor, an interpreter explains the topography of North Korea visible before your eyes. The commentary time is set, so please check the time before visiting. It is said that it is greatly affected by the weather, so it is best to visit when the weather is nice. You will need a 500 won coin to use the telescope, so please bring cash when you visit.

■ Ganghwa Natural History Museum

ㅇ 994-33, Ganghwa-daero, Hajeom-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

ㅇ 09:00 ~ 18:00 / Closed every Monday

ㅇ Adults - 3,000 won / Children - 2,000 won (Can be visited up to the History Museum)

ㅇ 032-930-7090

Entrance to Ganghwa Natural History Museum

Ganghwa Natural History Museum explains the birth of the solar system, the Earth where various creatures live, You can learn about the birth and evolution of life through the theme of creatures adapting to the environment and the evolution of humanity.

Special exhibition room insect specimens

The special exhibition room on the first floor displays rare insect specimens from around the world.A variety of plants, including butterflies and insects of various shapes and colors, and trees and grasses found in Ganghwa. You can appreciate the rich nature of Ganghwa through not only specimens but also photos, books, and digital materials.

Minerals / Marine life models / Sperm whale specimens

In the permanent exhibition hall on the first floor, meteorites, minerals, fossils of ancient creatures, ammonites, etc. are on display. You can create life-sized models of various creatures, including those in the ocean and on land, and view them in more detail and vividly. The permanent exhibition hall on the second floor displays the story of the ecosystem in which creatures live, including the ecosystem, food web, reproduction, and the Ganghwa tidal flat. It is a natural history museum where you can enjoy seeing rare and diverse collections, and is a good place to visit for educational purposes.

​■ Ganghwa History Museum

ㅇ 994-19, Ganghwa-daero, Hajom-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

ㅇ 09:00 ~ 18:00 / Closed every Monday

ㅇ Adults - 3,000 won / Children - 2,000 won (Can be visited up to the Natural History Museum)

ㅇ 032-934-7887

Entrance to Ganghwa History Museum

Ganghwa History Museum exhibits Ganghwa’s cultural heritage. It contains history from prehistoric times to modern times, and you can see traces of Ganghwa history in detail.

Exhibition materials for Ganghwa during the Joseon Dynasty

In addition to prehistoric artifacts from the Paleolithic to Bronze Age discovered in Ganghwa, Historical events are displayed and explained by era. In particular, it was easier to understand because there was material that reproduced historical events in models and explained them with narration.

French expedition to Korea model / Gwangboseong battle model

There is exhibition material that reproduces the battle scene of French expedition to Korea the heartbreaking history of Ganghwa, in actual size. There is a dolmen park outside the history museum, so we recommend taking a look around the dolmen park after visiting the museum.

​■ Ganghwa Hamsang Park

ㅇ 855 Haeanseo-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

ㅇ 09:00 ~ 18:00 / Closed every Monday

ㅇ Adults - 3,000 won / Children - 1,000 won

ㅇ Inquiries and information : 032-930-7142

Masan pear

Ganghwa Naval Ship Park is a Korean-style frigate ‘Masan pear’ that was commissioned in 1985 and was decommissioned in 2019 after protecting our seas for 34 years. The retired Masan warship has been preserved as much as possible, allowing visitors to see and experience the interior of a warship that is not usually easily accessible.

Officer living room/enlisted cafeteria

The interior consists of a total of 4 floors, and you can see living rooms, restaurants, and offices used by actual sailors.

Sound detection room/combat information room

The combat information room is where the captain is located and commands the battle when any combat situation occurs. It searches for and tracks enemy surface ships, submarines, aircraft, missiles, etc. It is said to be the core location of the Masanship where the final decision and attack procedures are made.

Naval gun, ammunition depot, wheelhouse

You can also see the naval guns and ammunition depots used in actual battles. In the wheelhouse where the warship moves, you can have an indirect experience by pressing or operating the buttons. Actual beds and items in use were placed here and there, making the experience more realistic.

■ Restaurant information (※ Source: Ganghwa-gun Culture and Tourism website)

ㅇ Wangjajeong mukbap : 55 Bukmun-gil, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon / 032-933-7807

- 10:00 ~ 21:00

* Closed every Monday

Panoramic view of Wangjajeong mukbap, mukbap, table setting

ㅇ Narutteo Crab Restaurant : 1270 Jungang-ro, Nae-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon / 0507-1487-4442

- 10:00 ~ 19:30

* Closed every Wednesday

Panoramic view of Narutteo crab, soy sauce crab sauce, table setting

ㅇ Ganghwa Son Kalguksu : 678 Ganghwanam-ro, Yangdo-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon / 0507-1385-8707

- 10:30 ~ 19:00

* Closed every Wednesday

Panoramic view of Ganghwa hand kalguksu, spicy kalguksu, table setting