Ganghwa Seoksumun Gate (강화 석수문)
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158-13, Ganghwa-daero, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon 인천 강화군 강화읍 신문1리 685-1(국화리883) |
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| Gates |
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| Inquiries |
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-32-930-3627 (Korean) |
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tour.ganghwa.incheon.kr (Korean only) |
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| Introduction |
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| 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. |
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| +82-32-930-3114 |
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| Current Status |
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| Incheon Tangible Cultural Property No.30 |
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| Closed |
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| N/A (Open all year round) |
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| Free |
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| Available |
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| Facilities for the Handicapped |
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| (Separate) Restrooms, (reserved) parking spaces |
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| Free |
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| Directions |
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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. |
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