Discussions on the development of tourist destinations are covered in various academic disciplines. In contrast to the positive factors for economic growth, negative factors of inequality in economic discrimination coexist. This study presents an alternative to the negative factors due to the development of tourism. In particular, we will discuss the revitalization of tourism using archeological sites. In addition, the theory of existential authenticity is applied to the utilization of archaeological remains. For this purpose, use the case of ‘seongneung royal tomb ganghwa’ and its surroundings, which were excavated. This study understands excavations as a ritual for the acquistion of existential authenticity. It is composed of experience programs in which citizen participate in the excavation process. In the end, through the experience of the excavation process, the partcipant reconsiders from artifact-centered thinking. Partcipants concentrate on the importance of ‘symbolic value’ of the remains. In addition Ganghwa island will be recognized as a cultural tourist destination by tourists. KCI Citation Count: 2