Ganghwa Seoksumun Gate (강화 석수문)
Seoksumun is a floodgate on the Dongnakcheon Stream, which flows through the town of Ganghwa-eup. The floodgate was built in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong’s reign during the Joseon Period) and it is connected to the inner walls of the Ganghwasanseong Fortress. It is an arched structure with a design of three rainbows coming together. Made of granite, the floodgate measures 18.2 meters in length and 2.7 meters in x_height, while the arches are 1.7 meters tall, and 3 meters wide.
Introduction Information
- Holiday
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Inquiries
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-32-930-4571
- Restrooms
- Available
- Admission Fees
- Free
- Parking Fees
- Free
- Initial Registration Date
- 2012-11-09 20:32
- Last Updated
- 2020-02-06 23:05
- Inquiry
- +82-32-930-4571
- Address
- [23033] Gukhwa-ri, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
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- Directions
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[Bus]
Seoul Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 2.
Take Bus M6117, and get off at Bus Transfer Center, Hangaram-Solteo Village Bus Stop.
Transfer to Bus No. 700 and get off at Seomun.
Walk for approx. 5 min to Ganghwa Seoksumun Gate.
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