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Address

2293-37, Haeannam-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
인천광역시 강화군 화도면 해안남로 2293-37 (화도면)

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-32-930-7064~5,
+82-32-930-7000

Operating Hours

09:00-18:00

Closed

Every Monday, New Year’s Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

Length of Tour

50 minutes

• Information
  Introduction
  The district of Ganghwa has many islands and its coastline features sharp bends with a lot of bays suitable for developing mud flats. Ganghwa's mud flats cover about 105㎢. Ganghwa Tidal Flat Center is a prime location for observing migratory birds and the surrounding mud flats. The center offers visitors access to an array of information about mud flats and first-hand experience with tidal flats.
  
  Structure Size
  Site area: 12,873㎡ (Facilities open to the public 5,254㎡)
  Total ground area 704.43㎡, B1, 2F (iron framed)
  
  Maximum Occupancy
  80 people per tour, 560 people per day
  
  Program Information
  

  [Group program]
  - Program: Center tour plus optional hands-on programs (nature experience activity, agriculture activity: additional fee required)
  - Groups of over 20 people (One instructor for each group of 20)
  - Advanced reservations are required (via the homepage)
  
  [Indoor activity program]
  - Center tour plus optional hands-on activities
  - Families with elementary school students, groups
  - Advanced reservations are required (via the homepage)
  
  ※ Refer to the homepage for more information.

  
  
  Main Facilities
  [1F] Information room, lobby, aquarium, eco shop, observation deck
  [2F] Special exhibition room
  [Basement] exhibition room, migratory bird and tidal flat research room, open hall, rest area, video room
  
  Facilities for the Handicapped
  handicap parking space, Wheelchair ramp, restrooms, elevator
  
  Admission / Participation Fees
  - Adult (ages 20 and above)
  Individual 1,500 won / Group (30 persons and above) 1,200 won
  - Youth (Youth: ages 13-19)
  Individual 1,000 won / Group (30 or more individuals) 800 won
  - Children
  Individual 800 won / Group (30 or more individuals) 600 won
  
  * Free admission
   Handicap and 1 guardian, children ages 6 and under, seniors ages 65 and above and residents of Ganghwado Island
  
  
  Discount Information
  * Ganghwa-gun Main Tourist Sites Discount (up to 20% discount)
  Main tourist sites: Chojijin Fortress, Deokjinjin Fortress, Gwangseongbo Fortress, Gapgotdondae Fortification, Goryeogung Palace Site, Peace Observatory, Hwamunseok Cultural Center, Ganghwa History / Natural History Museum, Manisan Mountain, Mudflat Center, and Hamheodongcheon Stream
  
  - 15% discount: 3-4 sites
  - 20% discount: 5 or more sites
  * When choosing 8 sites or more, the ticket is valid until the next day
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Parking Fee
  Free
  
  Reservations
  - Group tour: Pre-reservation required
  
  Info. Services for Koreans
  - Time 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
  
  Homepage
  www.ghss.or.kr/ (Korean only)
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Ganghwa Janghwa-ri Tidal Flats (강화 장화리 갯벌)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type : Ecological Tourist Sites
    Ganghwa Janghwa-ri Tidal Flats in Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon is well-known among photographers as a great spot to view the sunset from. Along with Dongma...

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    Seonsu Port (Hupo Port) (후포항 선수포구)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type : Ports/ Fishing Villages/ Lighthouses
    Near Dongmak Beach, Seonsu Port (also called Hupo Port) is the largest port on Ganghwado Island. Fishing boasts anchored here often travel to and from the Seokm...

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    Chamseongdan Altar (강화 참성단)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Located on the northside of Manisan Mountain peak, Chamseongdan Altar is where Dangun (founder of Korea) is said to have offered sacrifices to the heavens. The ...

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    Manisan Mountain Ganghwa (마니산 강화)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type : Mountains
    Manisan Mountain (마니산), at 496.4 meters above sea level, is the highest mountain in Ganghwa-do. It became a designated National Tourist Site in 1977. When you c...

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    Dongmak Beach (강화 동막해변)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type : Seasides/ Beaches/ Islands
    The primary attraction on the coastal road is the shore line of Dongmak Beach connecting Janghwa-ri in the town of Hwado-myeon (located south of Ganghwado Islan...

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• Transportation
  Directions
  

  Sinchon Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 4.
  Go straight for 260m to arrive at the bus stop in front of CGV movie theater.
  From the bus stop, take Bus 3000 to Ganghwa Bus Terminal.
  From the Ganghwa Bus Terminal, cross the street to take Bus 01 or 04.
  Get off at Yeocha-ri Center (여차리회관) Bus Stop.
  From the bus stop, walk back in the opposite direction of the bus going for about 500m and take a left road at the three-way intersection.
  Go straight for around 365m to arrive at the center.