Private Tour
Local Ganghwa Island Private Guided Tour(Optional layover)
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
If you’re tired of the typical tourist spots in Seoul, let’s head somewhere different.
It’s a truly local area in Korea — full of history and authenticity.
fortress where Korea and the United States fought in 1871
observatory for North Korea
historic Catholic church in old Korean style
dolmen site (UNESCO World Heritage)
traditional market from the 1950s
Making rice wine using local specialties
Luge (length is 1.8km, 1.1miles)
We can even get a real view of North Korea — it’s so close that you can actually see people moving there.
This is a special experience you won’t get at the DMZ observatories.
The highlight is definitely the market.
It’s packed with locals, giving you a glimpse of how people live today — and how they lived back in the 1950s.
As a clean, farm-rich island, the area is also famous for its rice and other local produce.
If you’d like, we can even try making some ourselves!
Let’s explore this hidden local gem together and truly feel the spirit of Korea.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This is the best place in South Korea to observe North Korea. Large group tours can’t come here because of the narrow roads, so it stays quiet and authentic. Unlike the DMZ observatories where you can hardly see any movement, here you can actually see people farming, walking, and even smoking. This is the real observation point of North Korea.
This traditional market was opened by displaced people who fled from North Korea during the Korean War. They missed their hometown markets, so they recreated one here. Because it’s inside the Civilian Control Zone, it wasn’t modernized much — so it still keeps its authentic 1950s look and feel.
What‘s Included
Clean private vehicle(Van or SUV)
Trained guide
Fuel,Parking,Toll
Entrance tickets
Gratuities
Meals
Luge ticket (they could not run during strong winds)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Picking up in Seoul
Picking up in Seoul
Pickup included
Picking up in Incheon
Picking up in incheon
Pickup included
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