Places
- First published
- Oct 15, 2026
Ganghwa Hwagae Garden
Hwagae Garden on Gyodongdo Island brings together five themed gardens and Hwagaesan Observatory. Visitors can explore the island's landscape, stories of royal exile and a skywalk lookout shaped with the spoonbill in mind.
- Address
- 6-58 Gyodongdong-ro 471beon-gil, Gyodong-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
- Nearby transit
- The official guide refers to bus 18 from Ganghwa Bus Terminal to Hwagae Garden. Verify the current timetable.
- Hours
- County detailed table: weekdays 08:00–19:00 (last entry 18:00); weekends/holidays 08:00–20:00 (last entry 19:00), year-round. Its summary differs, so confirm with the garden office (+82-32-930-3151).
The official county page lists adult garden admission at KRW 5,000 and free public parking. Its detailed table says weekdays 08:00–19:00 and weekends 08:00–20:00, while its summary says 08:00–19:00; confirm day-specific closing time.
Why go
Walk through themed gardens and see views across Gyodongdo. Garden admission and privately operated monorail tickets are separate costs.
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 official guide refers to bus 18 from Ganghwa Bus Terminal to Hwagae Garden. Verify the current timetable.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗6-58 Gyodongdong-ro 471beon-gil, Gyodong-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →County detailed table: weekdays 08:00–19:00 (last entry 18:00); weekends/holidays 08:00–20:00 (last entry 19:00), year-round. Its summary differs, so confirm with the garden office (+82-32-930-3151).
Food & eatingOpen guide →
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