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Address

685-1, Sinmun 1-ri, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
인천 강화군 강화읍 신문1리 685-1(국화리883)

Type

Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-32-930-4336

Homepage

tour.ganghwa.incheon.kr
(Korean only)

• Information
  Introduction
  Seoksumun is a floodgate on the Dongnakcheon Stream, which flows through the town of Ganghwa-eup. The floodgate was built in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong’s reign during the Joseon Period) and it is connected to the inner walls of the Ganghwasanseong Fortress. It is an arched structure with a design of three rainbows coming together. Made of granite, the floodgate measures 18.2 meters in length and 2.7 meters in height, while the arches are 1.7 meters tall, and 3 meters wide.
  
  Telephone
  +82-32-930-4336
  
  Current Status
  Incheon Tangible Cultural Property No.30
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Facilities for the Handicapped
  (Separate) Restrooms, (reserved) parking spaces
  
  Parking Fees
  Free
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    [Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 8] A Bird Watching Road ([강화 나들길 제8코스] 철새 보러 가는 길)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type :
    Nadeul-gil means a leisurely outing (nadeuri) road. Comprised of 19 courses in total, the Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Trail offers a variety of historical assets and cul...

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    Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 1] Simdo History-Culture Road ([강화 나들길 제1코스] 심도역사문화길)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type :
    Nadeul-gil means a leisurely outing (nadeuri) road. Comprised of 19 courses in total, the Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Trail offers a variety of historical assets and cul...

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    [Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 2] Hoguk Dondae-gil ([강화 나들길 제2코스] 호국돈대길)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type :
    Nadeul-gil means a leisurely outing (nadeuri) road. Comprised of 19 courses in total, the Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Trail offers a variety of historical assets and cul...

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    [Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 3] Road to the Royal Tombs ([강화 나들길 제3코스] 능묘 가는 길)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type :
    Nadeul-gil means a leisurely outing (nadeuri) road. Comprised of 19 courses in total, the Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Trail offers a variety of historical assets and cul...

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    [Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 4] Sunset Village Road ([강화 나들길 제4코스] 해가 지는 마을 길)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type :
    Nadeul-gil means a leisurely outing (nadeuri) road. Comprised of 19 courses in total, the Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Trail offers a variety of historical assets and cul...

• Accommodation

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    Damdamgak ([한옥스테이]담담각)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type : Hanok
    Damdamgak is a hanok (Korean-style house) that was built in the 1930's. Originally a private house, it is now open in the accommodation business. Currently mana...

• Restaurants
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• Shopping

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    Ganghwa Ginseng Center (강화 인삼센터)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type : Shops/Malls
    The cultivation of Ganghwa ginseng began during the era of King Gojong (1232 A.D.) of the Goryeo Dynasty. In 1920, Ganghwado Island was designated a special dis...

• Transportation
  Directions
  Seoul Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 2.
  Take Bus M6117, and get off at the last stop (Bus Transfer Center, Hangaram-Solteo Village) (복합환승센터, 한가람, 솔터마을).
  * Bus schedule: 05:00-23:30, 12min intervals
  Transfer to Bus 700 bound for Seomun(서문).
  * Bus scheduleL: 05:25-22:20, 40-50min intervals
  Ganghwa Seoksumun Gate (강화 석수문) is 5min away from the bus stop.