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Ganghwado Southern Mudflat

Incheon  >  South Korea

A mudflat in Ganghwado Island where you can observe the Red-crowned Crane, Chinese Egret along with several shorebirds.

Added* by Inseo Choi
Most recent update 8 april 2026
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Description

Ganghwado (강화도) is an island in Incheon which is connected with mainland by road. On the south of this island, there is a mudflat area which is good for birding. The species you can watch here include the Red-crowned Crane, Chinese Egret, Eastern Curlew, Whimbrel, Bar-tailed Godwit, Terek Sandpiper and Eurasian Oystercatcher.

Details

Access

The best access is by car. You can also take public transport, but it is recommended to check the timetable in advance since reaching from Seoul can be complicated. You can get off at Dongmak Beach (동막해변) bus stop.

Terrain and Habitat

Mud flats

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

There is a cafe nearby called Cafe Spoonbill (스푼빌), which is a birding themed cafe. You can buy bird goods like keyrings, plushies, T-shirts and magnets. It is definitely worth visiting. Click the cafe icon on the map.

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