Ganghwa Dolmen Sites

Welcome to the Ganghwa Dolmen Sites, a profound archaeological landscape designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its exceptional concentration of prehistoric megaliths. As we stand here on Ganghwa Island, we are stepping…

Standing before you is the Bugeun-ri Dolmen, perhaps the most iconic image of Korean prehistory. This is a classic example of the table-type dolmen. …

We have now reached the Ganghwa History Museum, an essential stop for anyone seeking to understand the material culture that existed alongside the dolmens. While the stones themselves are external markers, the artifacts housed…

As we transition from the prehistoric sites toward the historic old town area of Ganghwa, we encounter a different kind of monument: the site of a former textile factory. While the dolmens represent the dawn of Korean…

Before us stands the Ganghwa Anglican Cathedral, a building that is as much a work of art as it is a place of worship. Constructed in 1890 by Bishop John Corfe, this was the first Anglican cathedral in South Korea. …

This poignant site is the commemorative memorial for the Korean Independence Movement in Ganghwa. It specifically honors the participants of the March 1st Movement of 1919, a pivotal moment when the Korean people rose up in…

Finally, we arrive at one of the most beloved natural landmarks in Ganghwa: a ginkgo tree that has stood in this very spot for over seven centuries. To put its age into perspective, this tree was a sapling when the Goryeo dynasty…

As we conclude our tour of the Ganghwa Dolmen Sites and the historic old town, I hope you have gained a deeper appreciation for the complex tapestry of Korean history. We began with the massive stones of the Bugeun-ri Dolmen,…