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A Healing Island You’ll Want to Visit Again: Doraemi Village in Incheon작성일 | 2025-08-11

Doraemi Village: A Beautiful Island Worth Coming Back To

The car gently rolled along the west coast of Korea, and as we crossed over the Ganghwa Bridge, a cool sea breeze welcomed us. Our destination: Doraemi Village—an island village whose name blends the characters for island (島), to come (來), and beautiful (美). The meaning? “A beautiful island worth coming back to.”

Located in the northwesternmost tip of South Korea, Doraemi Village sits where the land meets the sea, constantly caressed by ocean winds. Surrounded by untouched nature and cultivated by dedicated farmers, this island is a rare place where history, ecology, and traditional culture coexist.

As we passed the shoreline road and entered the village, the sound of waves softened into birdsong and rustling trees. Despite its small size, Doraemi feels rich in warmth and stories. It's not just a rural village—it’s a living, breathing heritage site where every season offers new experiences tied to the land.

A Village of Pride: Agriculture, Tradition, and Community

Doraemi Village is proud of its farming culture, passed down for generations. Here, locals grow their own produce and turn it into immersive hands-on programs that introduce visitors to Korea's rural traditions. The aim is more than just tourism—it’s about restoring pride in Korean agriculture and heritage.

With a deep respect for the past and a focus on sustainable practices, Doraemi Village has been recognized as a top-tier Eutteumchon by Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, awarded for excellence in experiential tourism, education, accommodation, and local cuisine.

A Feast of Activities Rooted in the Land

This isn’t just a place to rest—Doraemi is a place to get your hands dirty (in the best way).

You can harvest and taste seasonal crops straight from the field, such as:

 - Turnip Kimchi Making

 - Mugwort Rice Cake Crafting

 - Gochujang (Red Pepper Paste) Brewing

 - Strawberry, Persimmon, Pear Picking

 - Potato and Sweet Potato Digging

Over 20 different seasonal farming experiences are available throughout the year. Every activity connects you directly to the rhythms of rural life, and each one is led by the very farmers who grow the ingredients.

A Place for Mind and Body

What sets Doraemi apart isn’t just the activities—it’s the sense of peace. Whether you’re enjoying a countryside meal made with local ingredients, watching the sun set over the wetlands, or sleeping soundly in clean, cozy lodging, you’ll feel the stress of city life melt away.

It’s no exaggeration to say that time flows differently here. The slower pace, the open skies, the warm hospitality—it all adds up to something rare: a true recharge.

So why not escape for a while? Visit Doraemi Village and let a small island show you the big power of rest.

Nearby Attractions

1. Samhwa Farm (삼화 농원)

Just a short drive away, Samhwa Farm offers seasonal educational experiences centered around the life cycle of pears and Korea’s 24 solar terms (jeolgi).

From eco-friendly farming programs to horticultural therapy using local plants, this hands-on learning farm is ideal for children and families. In the fall, kids can harvest grains, decorate with autumn leaves, jujubes, and chestnuts, or write letters to trees and hang them like wishes.

Main Features:

 - 10,000-pyeong pear orchard (approx. 33,000 m²)

 - Indoor education room (approx. 165 m²)

 - Parking space available

 - Nature expression program using collected materials during orchard walks

Address: 65, Jeolgol-ro, Tongjin-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

Contact: +82-10-3128-6502

2. Gukhwari Farmland (국화리 팜랜드)

Located at the base of Goryeosan and Hyeolgusan Mountains in Ganghwa-do, Gukhwari Farmland is an experiential healing farm accessible within 30 minutes to 2 hours from the Seoul metropolitan area.

The farm integrates ecological values and local farming culture into programs designed for care, healing, and education. Kids can play with sand in a creative sandbox or try building fires with firewood and cooking in old-fashioned cast iron pots.

In 2021, the village was awarded for its excellence in small-scale rural experience programs and now runs family-friendly and youth retreat activities year-round.

Address: 293, Gobigogae-ro, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
Contact: +82-10-4930-3833

Accommodation & Booking Info

Doraemi Village offers pleasant lodging with countryside charm. Whether you're joining an educational group trip or a family weekend getaway, you'll find a warm welcome and restful night in this serene farming village.

Accommodation type: On-site rural lodgings available for overnight stays

Meals: Traditional countryside meals made with locally grown ingredients

Group suitability: Facilities equipped for educational programs, family stays, and group retreats

Booking method:

Call +82-32-934-4994

Or visit the official website: www.doraemi.kr

Lodging Options and Rates:

 - Seonwonsa-ji (20-person room): 250,000 KRW per night

 - Theoremi (20-person room): 250,000 KRW per night

 - Iwa (16-person room): 200,000 KRW per night

 - Shindae (16-person room): 200,000 KRW per night

 - Shinji (8-person room): 150,000 KRW per night

※ Rates may vary depending on the season. Please confirm at the time of booking.