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Day Trip in Ganghwado with Unesco heritage+DMZ border

Ganghwado peace observatory in DMZ, photo by Ganghwado

N.Korea territory from the Observatory, photo by Newsis.

Ganghwado peace observatory in DMZ, photo by Ganghwado

Ganghwado peace observatory in DMZ, photo by KTO.

Dolmen, photo by Hans

Entrance gate of the Hanok Anglican Church, photo by Hans

Main hall of Hanok Anglican Church, photo by Hans

Inside of the main Hanok Anglican Church, photo by Hans

Residence house in Hanok Church, photo by Hans

Main gate of the Yongheunggung, photo by Hans

Hanok in the Yongheunggung, photo by Hans

Joyang factory cafe, photo by Hans.

Day Trip in Ganghwado with Unesco heritage+DMZ border

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2023

Hans K.

4.80 / 5

(5 reviews)

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Seoul

English, Indonesian, Korean (Native)

9 hours

Private tour (only you and Hans K.)

Up to 7 people

Ganghwado is an island belong to Incheon Metro, has bunch of historical heritages, and the nearest border where can see the North Korea territoty across the Military Demarcation Line(MDL) over the west sea, just 2km away from the Observatory to the land of N. Korea. The Dolmen site is an Unesco heritage listed in 2000, it will be a very unique experience for you to see the stone tombs which made in bronze era, 3-5000 years ago. The Hanok Anglican Church is another attraction for tourist.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

At you hotel (in Seoul)

- Hotel lobby

08:30 AM

Meeting

Hotel pick up and move to Ganghwado Peace Observatory nearby the border.

10:20 AM

At the Peace Observatory

After passing the security gate run by S. Korea Marine Corps, we reach to the Ganghwado Peace Observatory where is the nearest point we can face to N. Korea. There is a N. Korea territory just 2km away beyond the West sea, and visitors can see N. Koreans working at the rice field, fishing, and even soldiers through telescope on the roof top. Sometimes we can hear the propaganda sound from the North...

12:20 PM

at the Dolmen site

Back to 5000 years prehistory, Very unique scenery you have never expected, it is not the StoneHenge in UK, only in Korea peninsula. This Unesco world cultural heritage dolmen site in Korea consist of 3 places like Ganghwa, Gochang, and Hwasun. It is time for us to imagine how prehistorian built its tombs and why ?

01:30 PM

Lunch here

Lunch with local foods

03:00 PM

at Anglican church, Yongheunggung.

Hanok, traditional Korean house. And Ganghwado Hanok church is only one Anglican church built by Anglicans in 1900. Two design concepts by western Vasilica and Korean Hanok are combined into one, it is on the top of small hill like sailing ahead the west sea. Learn about the Hanok architecture and how well they are coupled and harmonized by two different design.Then move down to the Yongheunggung to see the details of the Hanok.

04:30 PM

Return to hotel in Seoul

By completion of this tour, back to hotel.

06:00 PM

End of the tour

Ending Point

At you hotel (in Seoul)

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

1. Guide fee

2. Car transportation (Hyundai Staria Van with 9 seats)

3. Free Photos by smartphone

4. Free WiFi service on a Van

What‘s not included

1. Meals and drinks

2. All entrance fees(3 $ a person)

3. Travel insurance

4. Personal expense if required

5. Mandatory manner tips

Tour Important Information

1. Handicap, chronical desease person for this tour may have difficulties as there are many stairs.

2. I can cover upto 7 guests with my mini-Van

3. The itinerary is a standard one for everyone, so it can be customized for you upon request.

4. All schedule is subject to change without prior notices upon local situations.

5. Tickets for Observatory is 3$ a person.

6. if time is available, then stop by the Joyangbangjik cafe.

7. Visitors should have its ID or passport to be inspected by the soldiers on the spot.

If it is rainy day, then we have other indoor activity like museum tour etc upon agreementg by clients.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2023

Hans K.

4.80 / 5

(5 reviews)

Identity Verified

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About Tour Guide Hans K.

Hello Everyone,

My name is Hans, I've been living in Seoul Korea over 40 years and working as an officially certified English speaking tour & trekking guide since 2015.

I have various experiences in city tours including history, culture, religion, foods and so on,

and I met lots of tourists with Private and Group from the world, and understand of what they

want to see and do. As a result, I can bring tourist to those major tourist spots and believe

you will be satisfied with my tours, and back to home with forgettable memories after the time with me.

My tour coverages are Seoul City tour with DMZ, Unesco world heritages, National park trekking, country side cycling tour, and nationwide multiple days tour with my van.

Just let me know of what to do, what to see, what to eat and so on, then I will create a best itineraries for you. thanks.

Reviews

Lee eng L.

5 / 5

Apr 9, 2025

Day tour in Cheorwon with a Hantan river Unesco Geopark, DMZ