Chamseongdan via the stair route

계단로

Nearly a thousand stone steps, the fastest way up

⚠ Very long stairs

Hours

09:00-18:00, last entry 16:00, varying with sunset

Tickets

Entry 2,000 won for adults; parking free

Address

18 Manisan-ro 675beon-gil, Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa

It is about 2.4 km one way from the ticket office to the altar, mostly stone steps. After the narrow Ant Waist section, Heolddeok pass leaves you panting. At the top the sea and tidal flats open up together. Allow about 1h15 up.