Gapgotdon Watchtower (갑곶돈대)
Gapgotdon Watchtower was built to protect the Ganghwa Straits from invasion when the Goryeo Kingdom moved their capital to Ganghwado Island. The fortified area served as a highly strategic location for the Goryeo Kingdom, and had endured multiple invasions by the Mongolian troops between 1232 and 1270.
The watchtower was fortified in the Joseon dynasty by King Sukjong in 1679 and had once fallen during the French campaign against Korea in 1866. In 1977, the site was restored to its original form. The cannons exhibited at the current site were made during the Joseon dynasty to attack outside invaders from sea.
Introduction Information
- Experience Guide
- Visitors to Gapgotdon Watchtower can also enter Ganghwa War Museum
- Opening Hours
- 09:00-18:00
- 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: +82-32-930-7077
- Restrooms
- Available
- Parking Fees
- Free
Incheon Ganghwa-gun Weather Rating
- 2024-12-24 Fair
- Caution advised
- 2024-12-25 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-26 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-27 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-28 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-29 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-30 Fair
- Caution advised
- Initial Registration Date
- 2012-11-15 22:41
- Last Updated
- 2021-01-18 20:38
- Inquiry
- +82-32-930-7077
- Address
- [23027] 18, Haeandong-ro 1366beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
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- Directions
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[Subway + Bus]
Geomam Station (Incheon Subway Line2, AREX), Exiit 1.
Turn left and follow the street for approx. 470 m.
Cross the street and take Bus No. 90 to Youth Training Center Bus Stop.
Cross the street, walk along Haeandong-ro Street and upon reaching the intersection, take the middle road.
Continue to walk to Gapgotdon Watchtower.
A nearby travel spot