The cultivation of Ganghwa ginseng began during the era of King Gojong (A.D. 1232) of the Goryeo dynasty. In 1920, Ganghwado Island was designated a special district for ginseng cultivation. At the onset of the Korean War (1950-1953), the people of Gaeseong, the birthplace of ginseng cultivation, took refuge on Ganghwado Island and began to cultivate ginseng on a large scale, which was the beginning of the production of the famous 6-year-old root of ginseng. Ganghwado Island has the optimal environment for ginseng cultivation with clay soil, sandy loam, and a cool climate condition influenced by coastal winds. The thick root of Ganghwa ginseng does not have any inside cavity or white interior. This is how Ganghwa became a leading producer of the 6-year-old root, which has a high rate of red ginseng extract, cheonji. Ganghwa Ginseng Center handles quality ginseng guaranteed in its cultivation, processing, and distribution, owing to the utmost care exerted to provide safe and reliable products.
information
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese Br For More Info 82-10-9314-3348
- Opening hours 09 00-20 00
- Parking facilities Available 60 Parking Spaces
- Holidays Third Monday Of Each Month
- Restroom description Available
- Sale item Ginseng
- Scale 53 Stores
location
335, Ganghwa-daero, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon