Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village (송월동 동화마을) – Homepage www.icjg.go.kr Songwol-dong was named for its view of the moon between the pine forest. The opening of Incheon Port in 1883 led to the start of many foreigners coming into the area for settlement, and it turned into a rich village. However, young people gradually moved out,…
Jemulpo Club (제물포구락부) – Homepage jemulpoclub.org – Tel +82-32-765-0261 Jemulpo Club, also called Jeumulpo Gurakbu, was established in 1901 to be used as the venue for foreigners such as American, English, German, French, Russian and a small minority of Chinese and Japanese all living in Incheon to build up friendships before opening the port. The…
Wolmi Zzang Land (Wolmi Theme Park) (월미짱랜드) Wolmi Zzang Land (Wolmi Theme Park) is located on Wolmido Island in Incheon. Spanning 13,200 square meters, it features various amusement rides including a ferris wheel, swing boat, and go-karts. One of its highlights is the tagada ride, where riders sit on circular seats that move in all…
Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center (연등국제선원) – Homepage www.lotuslantern.net (Korean, English) – Tel +82-32-937-7033 The Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center was founded in 1997 by Monk Wonmyoung as a site for foreigners to practice seon meditation.The center features five main buildings and a large garden area. The center is serviced by monks from various countries,…
Eurwang-ri Beach (을왕리해수욕장) – Homepage www.icjg.go.kr Eurwang-ri Beach, located in Jung-gu, Incheon, was designated as a National Tourist Site in 1986. Approximately 700 meters in length with an average depth of only 1.5 meters, the beautiful white sand beach is known for amazing sunsets. The beach also has a large grass field and accommodations for…
Incheon Chinatown (인천 차이나타운) – Homepage itour.incheon.go.kr Incheon’s Chinatown came into being with the opening of Incheon Port in 1883 and Incheon’s designation as an extraterritoriality of the Ching dynasty in the following year. In the past, the area held many stores trading goods imported from China, but currently most Chinese businesses in the area…
Ganghwa Jeondeungsa Temple (강화 전등사) – Homepage www.jeondeungsa.org – Tel +82-32-937-0125 Jeondeungsa Temple is located in Samnangseong Fortress, which is said to have been built in 381 by the three sons of Dangun, the founder of Korea. The temple was originally called Jinjongsa Temple, but changed to the current Jeondeungsa Temple during the Goryeo period….
Cheongna Lake Park (청라호수공원) – Homepage www.insiseol.or.kr – Tel +82-32-456-2749 Cheongna Lake Park is a waterfront park located in the heart of Cheongna International City, connected to the river path along the canal It features three islands and a 4-kilometer circular walking trail that connects four themed zones. The park offers attractions such as a…
Paradise City Wonderbox (파라다이스시티 원더박스) – Homepage www.p-city.com It is a theme park filled with the pleasant excitement of an amusement park at night. All the photos look great thanks to the fancy lighting and colorful interiors. You can also enjoy thrilling attractions such as Megamix and Giant Slide. Another advantage is that it can…
Geumgang Yakdol (금강약돌) Geumgang Yakdol is a jjimjilbang uses a rare mineral called “geumgang yakdol,” believed to emit far-infrared rays and negative ions that promote health and recovery. It has a salt room and a hot steam chamber, the latter heated with real charcoal for an authentic experience. The location was also featured in “The…