The Essence of Ganghwa: A Culinary Journey with a Food Expert
Join me for an immersive 3.5-hour exploration of Ganghwado Island’s hidden culinary treasures. As a food expert with a chef’s perspective, I designed this tour to go beyond a simple visit; it is an invitation to uncover the true soul of local ingredients and the captivating stories that define our authentic dishes.
Our journey begins at the Ganghwa Bus Terminal, from where we’ll step into the vibrant Folk Market, the island's largest hub of flavor. Rather than a typical tour, I will provide a chef’s insight into the seasonal produce and unique specialties that make this region famous. We’ll pause to drink the historic medicinal water paired with Korean snacks I’ve carefully selected from the market stalls. Throughout our walk, I will share the deep-rooted stories of Ganghwa’s ingredients, helping you understand the history and passion behind every flavor.
The experience continues at a historic local restaurant, where we will enjoy a special lunch featuring the island's finest specialties. Following the meal, we’ll visit a heritage cafe that reflects the rich history of Ganghwado Island for a relaxing tea or coffee break. To bring our journey to a warm finish, we’ll gather for a final moment of connection over traditional Korean tea and desserts. Sharing these sweet memories together, we’ll conclude our culinary adventure and head back to the bus terminal, leaving you with a profound and delicious understanding of Ganghwado Island.
How to come from Seoul
Express Bus Route 3000: This is the most convenient route from major Seoul stops, requiring no transfer to reach Ganghwado Island.
Route: Sinchon Station (Seoul Subway Line 2) (First Stop) ➔ Hongdae Entrance ➔ Hapjeong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, 6) ➔ Songjeong Station (Seoul Subway Line 5) ➔ Gaehwa Station (Seoul Subway Line 9) ➔ Gimpo ➔ Ganghwa Bus Terminal (Final Stop)