Ganghwado/Paju Day Tour｜LUGE, Hwagae Mountain Observatory, Joyang Textile Cafe, Chili Sauce Making Experience, Outlet Shopping (from Seoul)

About this tour

• Visit the sacred island of Incheon, Ganghwado. And feel the thrill of racing on the luge slopes. 
• Experience the fascination of traditional Korean food culture through hands-on activities such as making gochujang and cooking traditional Korean food. 
• Hwagae Mountain is not only known for its beautiful natural scenery, but is also rich in cultural and historical significance.

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– Itinerary information – 

• Duration: Approx. 9-11 hours 
• Return information: Around 17:30, You will drop off at Myeongdong Station or Hongik University Station, or Dongdaemun History & Culture Park station.
• Vehicle type: It is determined by the number of passengers.

• – Attraction Information –

  Ganghwa Luge
  Ganghwa Island, the fifth largest island in South Korea, is known as the country’s most sacred island. The LUGE slide on Ganghwa Island was newly opened in June 2018. And there is also a slide with a length of about 1.8 km, the longest slide near Seoul. You can enjoy the thrill of racing that is suitable for families with children.

• – Luge Ride Tips –
  Select a helmet -> Board a cable car -> Go to a Luge Training Center

– Luge Riding Instructions –

• LUGE is an extreme leisure facility with high-speed rotating parts, requiring normal use of hands and legs and sufficient vision to ride.  
• Please follow the Rider Safety Rules and the instructions of the staff when riding the luge and cable car.
• Violation of ride restrictions and other safety rules may result in refusal to ride or removal from the ride.
• Any liability arising from failure to comply with the instructions is the sole responsibility of the customer.
• The following person must be confirmed by the on-site safety personnel as to whether they are able to ride: Guests with severe physical disabilities/moderate disabilities, guests with mental disabilities (panic disorder and depression, intellectual cognitive decline, sudden developmental disorders).
• LUGE riders must be over 10 years old and 120 cm tall to ride alone (both conditions must be met); children between the ages of 3 and 10 cannot ride alone.
• Guests over 65 years old are not allowed to ride the luge and can only board the cable car to the top of the mountain to enjoy the view of Ganghwado.
• Children between 3 and 10 years old and between 85 and 120 cm tall must be accompanied by an adult (20 years old or older), and their total weight must be less than 120 kg.

• Hwagae Garden

This park is located around Hwagae Mountain, the highest mountain in Ganghwado Province. A variety of flowers, plants, and trees have been planted to provide beautiful scenery in all seasons. And there is a walking path alongside the plants, making it a great place to go out. When riding the monorail, you can discover the canopy garden and the sprawling Daegyo-dong.Also, you can see the land of North Korea on a clear day from the observation deck. So when the day comes, the observation deck is almost called a museum without a roof.

• Daeryong Traditional Market

Daeryong Market was created in 1950 by Hwanghae Islanders who fled during the Korean War. Today, it serves as a nostalgic space and retro tourist destination, with antique murals and historic buildings that make you feel like you’ve stepped onto a large-scale 1960s movie set.

• Joyang Textile Café

This retro cafe is converted from textile factory in Ganghwa-do. Established in 1933, the textile factory was once the largest textile factory in Ganghwa Province. But over time, it gradually declined and was eventually abandoned. Today, it has been reborn as a large cafe and art museum. The coffee shop is filled with antiques from around the world, and each item has its own story.