Places
- First published
- Oct 25, 2026
Ganghwa Gwangseongbo Fort
A key Joseon coastal fortress on Ganghwa Island and the site of intense fighting during the 1871 US expedition. Walk between Anhaeru gate, Gwangseong, Yongdu and Sondolmok bastions, memorial tablets and the graves of fallen soldiers.
- Address
- 833 Deokseong-ri, Bureun-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, South Korea
- Nearby transit
- The county site links to bus information but up-to-date bus numbers and frequency were not verified; check your route before visiting.
- Hours
- 09:00–18:00, open year-round. Adult individual admission KRW 1,500 (official fee table effective from 1 January 2024); consult the fee table for other groups and exemptions. Suggested visit 50 minutes, free parking. Tel. +82-32-930-7070.
Ganghwa County lists daily 09:00–18:00 admission and an adult individual ticket of KRW 1,500. Unlike free Deokjinjin and Chojijin, this site requires a separate entry fee.
Why go
See several surviving defensive positions and memorials while looking across the waterway; the route gives historical context to the soldiers who defended Ganghwa.
Practical Korea
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.
Getting thereThe county site links to bus information but up-to-date bus numbers and frequency were not verified; check your route before visiting.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗833 Deokseong-ri, Bureun-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, South Korea
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →09:00–18:00, open year-round. Adult individual admission KRW 1,500 (official fee table effective from 1 January 2024); consult the fee table for other groups and exemptions. Suggested visit 50 minutes, free parking. Tel. +82-32-930-7070.
Food & eatingOpen guide →
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