Ganghwa Island Sunrise & Healing Day Tour

 Seoul Departure 🌅 Ganghwa Island Sunrise & Healing Day Tour

✨ From Glorious Dawn to Breathtaking Sunset, a Perfect Day Awaits!

Embark on a special journey to fully experience the hidden charms of Ganghwa Island.

🚐 Departure from Seoul to Ganghwa Island—The Start of an Exciting Day

In the early morning, escape the quiet city and head to Ganghwa Island. Watch the sky gradually brighten outside the car window and feel the anticipation of a different morning. Upon arrival, the majestic sunrise over the West Sea will unfold before your eyes. Breathe in the cool morning air amidst the grand spectacle, and as you watch the rising sun, the noise of everyday life fades away, and peace seeps deep into your heart. Capture the touching scene of the sky and sea turning red in photos, or simply savor the moment and imprint it on your memory.

🏯 Serene Moments at an Ancient Temple with a Thousand-Year History

Cherishing the emotion of the morning, we visit Ganghwa Island's historic temple. Admire the old trees and stone pagodas at ancient temples like Jeondeungsa Temple or Jeongsu Temple, and listen to the subtle sound of the bell carried by the wind. Every step here will feel like a journey back in time. Sit and meditate for a while in the beautiful architecture harmonizing with nature, or recharge your mind and body by enjoying simple temple food.

🌿 Nature, History, and Complete Rest in One Day

This tour is not just a simple sightseeing trip, but a healing journey to feel with your five senses and fill your heart. From the fresh air of dawn to the sea breeze full of ocean scents to the serenity emanating from the temple—discover the hidden charms of Ganghwa Island one by one and spend precious time focusing on yourself, away from your busy daily life.

🚗 A Day Trip Just 1-2 Hours from Seoul—Easy and Convenient

Ganghwa Island is close to Seoul, but it is a special place where thousands of years of history and magnificent nature coexist. This Sunrise & Healing Day Tour will be the perfect choice if you want a short but profound trip.

🌅 Experience an Inspiring Sunrise and a Peaceful Healing Trip on Ganghwa Island

Put aside your busy life for a while and find your own rest in nature. The special moments on Ganghwa Island will give you unforgettable memories and time to recharge.

📍 About Ganghwa Island

Ganghwa Island, located in the northwest of Incheon, is the fifth largest island in South Korea. It is located about 1 hour and 30 minutes from the metropolitan area, making it a popular healing destination near Seoul. Ganghwa Island is not just a tourist destination, but a special place where history and nature coexist. It has played an important role as a defensive stronghold since the Goryeo Dynasty and was also the temporary capital of the Goryeo Dynasty during the Mongol invasion.

Ganghwa Island boasts a beautiful natural environment, where you can enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset over the West Sea, and the rural scenery of wide mud flats and vast plains is charming. In addition, Ganghwa Island's specialties, such as Ganghwa rice, turnip kimchi, salted seafood, Manila clams, and hairtail scad, are also popular with foodies.

Ganghwa Island is a beautiful place all year round, with cherry blossoms and forsythia in full bloom in spring, mud flat experiences and sea fishing in summer, autumn foliage and Jeondeungsa Temple trips in autumn, and tranquil snow-covered temple trips in winter. As such, Ganghwa Island is a place where nature and history blend harmoniously, making it the perfect place to escape the city and spend a relaxing day.

📅 Tour Overview

• Departure: Seoul (Convenient pickup service from your accommodation or designated location)

• Destination: Ganghwa Island (Dongmak Beach & Major Tourist Attractions)

• Transportation: Private Van (Tailored for small groups, comfortable travel)

• Tour Themes:

  • ✅ West Sea Sunrise Viewing 🌅

  • ✅ History & Culture Exploration 🏯

  • ✅ Local Food Tour 🍜

  • ✅ Hot Springs & Natural Healing 💆‍♀️

🚗 Detailed Itinerary

🌅 1. A Moving Start to the Day: Dongmak Beach Sunrise (06:30 - 07:30)

• 📍 Seoul Departure (03:30 - 04:00) → Arrive at Dongmak Beach, Ganghwa Island (06:00)

  • ✔ Ganghwa Island's representative sunrise spot, an emotional moment to greet the dawn on a quiet beach!

  • ✔ The sun rising over the mud flats, a spectacular golden sunrise harmonizing with the horizon!

  • ✔ Walk along the secluded beach, feel the sea breeze, and take amazing photos of your life 📸

• 💡 TIP: Don't miss the scene where the color of the mud flats reflecting the seawater turns golden at the moment the sun rises!

🍜 2. The Taste of Ganghwa: Breakfast at a Local Restaurant (07:30 - 08:30)

• 📍 A hearty breakfast with Ganghwa Island specialties!

  • ✔ Ganghwa Island Rice Set Meal 🍚: Glossy Ganghwa Island rice and various side dishes

  • ✔ Manila Clam Noodle Soup 🍜: A combination of refreshing Manila clam broth and chewy noodles

  • ✔ Turnip Kimchi & Salted Seafood 🥬: A fantastic combination of Ganghwa Island's specialty salted seafood and crispy turnip kimchi

• 🔹 Recommended Restaurants

  • Old Hand-Cut Noodle Soup (옛날손칼국수): A restaurant serving deep and refreshing Manila clam noodle soup.

    • 📍 Location: 410 Ganghwa-daero, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

    • ⏰ Hours: 08:00 - 20:00

    • ⭐ Recommended Menu: Manila Clam Noodle Soup, Seafood Pancake

  • Ganghwa Meal (강화밥상): A restaurant specializing in neat and generous rice set meals.

    • 📍 Location: 254-1 Onsu-ri, Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

    • ⏰ Hours: 07:30 - 21:00

    • ⭐ Recommended Menu: Ganghwa Rice Set Meal, Salted Seafood Side Dish Set

• 💡 TIP: Be sure to try turnip kimchi, which can only be tasted on Ganghwa Island! The crispy texture and deep taste are excellent, unlike regular cabbage kimchi.

🏯 3. Healing at a Thousand-Year-Old Temple: Jeondeungsa Temple Visit (09:00 - 10:30)

• 📍 Ganghwa Island's oldest temple, a historic temple with 1,600 years of history.

  • ✔ A historic temple that has been around since the Goryeo Dynasty, a time to find peace of mind while breathing in the fresh air in the lush forest.

  • ✔ Viewpoint: Panoramic natural scenery of Ganghwa Island from the temple

  • ✔ Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the temple's traditional Korean architecture and experience Buddhist culture

• 💡 TIP: Enjoy a healing time while drinking traditional sweets & herbal tea sold at the entrance of Jeondeungsa Temple!

🛕 4. Traces of the Goryeo Dynasty: Goryeo Palace Site & Ganghwa History Museum (11:00 - 12:30)

• 📍 Explore Ganghwa Island's historical center

  • ✔ Explore Goryeo Palace Site, which was the temporary capital during the Mongol invasion of the Goryeo Dynasty

  • ✔ Learn about Ganghwa Island's past through relics and ruins from the Goryeo Dynasty at the Ganghwa History Museum

  • ✔ Take a leisurely stroll along the walking trail and reflect on its historical significance

• 💡 TIP: Be sure to check out the metal type printing technology exhibits from the Goryeo Dynasty in Ganghwa Island at the museum!

🍽️ 5. The Taste of Ganghwa: Local & Seafood Lunch (12:30 - 13:30)

• 📍 A lunch full of Ganghwa Island specialties!

  • ✔ Ganghwa Island Hairtail Scad Salad 🐟: A fantastic combination of fresh hairtail scad and spicy sauce

  • ✔ Salted Seafood Set Meal 🦐: Ganghwa Island's specialty salted seafood and generous Korean-style side dishes

  • ✔ Ganghwa-style Seafood Stew 🍲: A delicious dish with fresh seafood and a spicy broth that is amazing

• 🔹 Recommended Restaurants

  • Ganghwa Hairtail Scad in Pungmul Market (풍물시장 내 강화밴댕이): A restaurant specializing in Ganghwa Island hairtail scad dishes.

  • Salted Seafood Street Restaurants in Oepo Port (외포항 젓갈 거리 맛집): Ganghwa Island salted seafood restaurant

💆‍♀️ 6. Healing in Nature: Seokmodo Mineral Hot Springs (14:00 - 15:30)

• 📍 Relieve fatigue at natural mineral hot springs!

  • ✔ Warm hot springs with a view of the West Sea 🛁

  • ✔ Skin health care with mineral-rich natural hot spring water

  • ✔ Equipped with open-air baths & family baths, private healing time

• 💡 TIP: After the hot spring, warm your body by drinking a cup of herbal tea at the cafe inside the hot spring!

🌿 7. Relaxing Afternoon: Ganghwa Nadeulgil Walk & Healing Cafe (16:00 - 17:30)

• 📍 Time to relax and heal in nature

  • ✔ Stroll while enjoying the view of the West Sea mud flats and sea

  • ✔ Enjoy a cup of coffee at Ganghwa Island's emotional ocean view cafe

• 🔹 Recommended Cafes

  • Cafe Oudo ☕: Emotional interior and West Sea view

  • Cafe Yeon ☕: Peaceful atmosphere overlooking Ganghwa mud flats

    
    
    

🚗 8. Return to Seoul (18:30 - 20:00)

• ✔ After fully enjoying Ganghwa Island's nature and culture, return to Seoul comfortably

📌 Tour Booking & Inquiries

• 📞 Phone: +82 10 7711 0774 / 1688-5632

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🚐 Enjoy a perfect day trip with Ganghwa Island's beautiful nature, history, and hot spring healing! 🌅✨

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