![]() ![]() Nevertheless, these ancient remains are not "wow" sites, the impact of the experience is a collective one. It is important to consider "With an estimated 35,000 dolmen, Korea alone accounts for nearly 40% of the world’s total." This made it hard for me to be satisfied seeing only 1 dolmen of one style. There are numerous dolmens throughout Korea, but these 3 cluster areas were chosen for their large numbers and/or stle variation. However, I had the opportunity to visit multiple dolmens on Ganghwa Island and hundreds in Gochang. If I just reviewed one site, such as the large Ganghwa Dolmen, my overall impression would not be that high. It may be a good idea to check the bus schedule to plan your visit here, as public transport seems to be infrequent. The Dolmen park may be easily reached by taking the "tourist bus" from the Ganghwa Bus Terminus or a taxi that would cost approximately W8,000. The museum opens at 9am and has exhibits relating to the dolmens. A visit here should be done with the museum which is opposite the park. The park itself can be seen in half an hour, and includes replica prehistoric huts, exhibts depicting the type of dolmens over the world,and the Jiseokmyo Dolmen. The hiking trail is 12km and covers 9 dolmen sites, so would probably take most of the day to explore. There is an information booth at the entrance to the park, where a brochure is provided that gives information on the different types of dolmens and also includes a suggested hiking trail to the dolmens of Ganghwa. Admission is free, and the site always seems to be open. It is found in Ganghwa Dolmen Park which is next to the History Museum. The Jiseokmyo Dolmen is a "table top" shaped Dolmen which is the best known Dolmen on Ganghwa. Thank you to the KOCIS (Korean Culture and Information Service) and Funday Korea Networks for taking on this fantastic trip to Ganghwado and the Ganghwa Dolmen Heritage site. This area provides a fantastic chance to view pre-historic Korean history right up close. You can also view traditional Korean houses near the dolmen and the Ganghwa History Museum is very close to the dolmen. We visited during the autumn season and the area around the dolmen created a fantastic array of golden colors including swaying reeds and changing leaves. I think that afternoon or evening time is a perfect time to visit. I highly recommend visiting Ganghwado for its rich history, especially the Ganghwa dolmen. They believe that the dolmen might have been used for ancestral rites. Ganghwa dolmen is a table-top type dolmen and has the largest stone in Korea. ![]() It's really interesting to observe the theories and history behind the dolmen. Dolmens are stone graves or tombs that were thought to be formed in the pre-historic era. If you visit Ganghwado Island you should try to make a stop at this UNESCO heritage (2000) site. ![]()
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