Summary

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.

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Address	18, Haeandong-ro 1366beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
Zipcode	23027
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How to come	[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.
Telno	• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-32-930-7077
Guide	Visitors to Gapgotdon Watchtower can also enter Ganghwa War Museum
Parking	Available
Restdate	N/A (Open all year round)
Time for use	09:00-18:00
Restrooms	Available
Parking Fees	Free