Ganghwa Ginseng Center

The cultivation of Ganghwa ginseng began during the era of King Gojong (1232 A.D.) 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 City (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 onshore winds. The thick root of a 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.

Fax 
+82-32-933-5004

Structure Size 
53 stores

Operating Hours 
09:00-20:00

Closed 
Third Monday of each month

Convenient Facilities 
Restaurants, restrooms

Parking Facilities 
60 parking spaces

Restrooms 
Available

Credit Cards 
Accepted

Baby Stroller Rental Services 
Not available

Pets 
Not permitted