Hanjungwon (한중원) Hanjungwon is a Chinese-style garden built to commemorate the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and China, making it a great place to rest after looking around Chinatown. It was created with the motif of the garden style of the Suzhou region in the mid and late Qing Dynasty. Plants native to China…
Boreumdo Island (Spoonbill Eco Village) (볼음도(저어새 생태마을)) – Homepage www.ganghwa.go.kr Boreumdo Island, situated in Seodo-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, is renowned as a habitat for spoonbills. The spoonbill, a rare migratory bird with a global population of around 3,000 individuals, finds refuge on this island. Since 2012, Boreumdo Island has been designated as a protected habitat for spoonbills,…
Soraepogu Pocha Street (소래포구 포차거리) Located just in front of the Sorae Fish Market, Soraepogu Pocha Street comes alive in the evening as a vibrant street filled with food stalls. Visitors are treated to an array of fresh seafood dishes, including daeha sogeum gui (salt-grilled prawn), kkotgejjim (steamed blue crab) and kkotge twigim (fried blue…
Munhak Rose Park (장미공원) Munhak Rose Park is situated at the base of Munhaksan Mountain. The park features a central rose garden boasting over 40 varieties of roses, alongside a pond, a lawn area, and multi-purpose sports facilities. It includes several photo zones, such as a rose-adorned staircase with trick art, a porch evoking a…
Subong Park (수봉공원) – Homepage www.michuhol.go.kr/culture Subong Park, situated at the base of Subongsan Mountain in Incheon, is designed around the mountain and offers an array of facilities for both recreation and relaxation. The park features walking trails, a lawn area, an artificial waterfall, an outdoor theater, and basketball courts, catering to a wide range…
Hornbeam Habitat (서어나무(소사나무)군락지) Hornbeam Habitat stands as the largest colony of hornbeam trees in Korea, home to over 350 trees that have surpassed the 150-year mark. These trees were initially planted by the residents of Naeri village to shield their rice fields from the harsh impacts of rain and wind. Subjected to the relentless sea…
Incheon Japanese Street (인천일본풍거리) Incheon Japanese Street, established following the opening of Incheon and Jemulpo Ports in 1883, was home to the Japanese concession. It preserves several Japanese-style wooden houses and stone structures from that era. These wooden houses, designed in the distinctive style of Japanese architecture where a storefront is integrated into the residential…
Horyonggoksan Mountain (호룡곡산) Horyonggoksan Mountain, the tallest peak on Muuido Island at 245 meters above sea level, offers breathtaking views on clear days. From its summit, one can see Incheon Port and Incheon International Airport in the distance, as well as islands in the West Sea. The mountain is also home to intriguing and mysterious…
Donggeomdo (Trail, Campground, Art Cinematheque) (동검도(나들길,캠핑,예술극장)) – Homepage www.itour.incheon.go.kr Donggeomdo Island is a petite island connected to the main island of Ganghwado Island, celebrated for its stunning tidal flats and coastal vistas. A stroll along the trail on the eastern coast of the island offers visitors a chance to savor diverse natural landscapes, while the…
Ganghwa Haesoo Land (강화해수랜드) Ganghwa Haesoo Land, established in 1992, is a comprehensive leisure facility that integrates a sauna with seawater baths. The sauna encompasses various facilities, including red clay sauna, salt sauna, charcoal sauna, and steam sauna. The seawater baths utilize mineral-rich seawater sourced from 560 meters underground. Complementing these features, the facility offers…