Sinpo International Market (신포국제시장)

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Sinpo Market, located in the Sinpo-dong area of Incheon Metropolitan City, is said to have originated in the late 19th century as a place selling high-quality vegetables to Japanese, Chinese, and Westerners who had settled in the area. As the number of tourists and international merchants visiting Incheon via car ferries and cruise ships has increased significantly every year, Sinpo Market, situated close to the International Passenger Terminal, has developed into an international merchant market that integrates multinational cultures. Furthermore, an International Merchant Support Center has been established within the market, featuring an information desk and self-service offices to provide trade information, shopping and tourism guidance, and interpretation services to domestic and international small-scale traders and tourists visiting the market. Sinpo International Market was officially registered as a market in 1970, and currently houses a diverse range of businesses.

– Address : 11-5 Uhyeon-ro 49beon-gil, Jemulpo-gu, Incheon

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-32-764-0415

– Opening Hours
* Varies by store

– Day Off
* Varies by store

– Parking
Available

– Restroom
Available

– Items for Sale
Crops, meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, etc.

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Noodle Platform (누들플랫폼)

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Noodle Platform is a noodle-themed cultural complex in Incheon, offering exhibitions, educational programs, and hands-on experiences centered around noodles. The three-story complex features an exhibition space that explores the development of noodle dishes in Incheon, such as jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles) and jjolmyeon (spicy chewy noodles); a noodle experience zone; and an educational area where visitors can learn how to cook noodle dishes.

⊙ Jemulpo Club (제물포구락부)

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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 two-story brick building was comprised of a library room, pool table, tennis court and others facilities.

The site was used as Incheon Museum from 1953 to 1990 and Incheon Cultural Center from 1990 to 2006. In 2007, the name was changed to Jemulpo Gurabu, imphasizing the Japanese pronunciation of “club.” It now offers a site for experiencing modern culture interactions.

⊙ Incheon Japanese Street (인천일본풍거리)

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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 building, have been renovated and are now serving as cafés and exhibition halls. Nearby, visitors can also explore Incheon Chinatown and the Gaehangjang (Open Port Area) Street.

⊙ Incheon Art Platform (인천 아트플랫폼)

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Incheon Art Platform, located in Haean-dong, Incheon, is known for its well-preserved architectural heritage and buildings that showcase a blend of traditional and modern architecture. The complex was established by remodeling structures built in the 1930s and 1940s. Centered around its residency program, it offers exhibitions, performances, and educational programs, and plays a significant role in promoting the free exchange of art and culture. By providing creative spaces for artists and venues for cultural exchange, the platform fosters interaction between artists and visitors.

⊙ Incheon Jayu Park (자유공원 (인천))

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Jayu Park is the first Western-style park in Korea, built five years after the opening of Incheon Port. The location is perfect for a nice stroll as it is located high above sea level with spacious areas and a thick forest. At top of the park is the Korea-U.S.A. Centennial Monument built in 1982 to commemorate the 100^thanniversary of the treaty of peace, commerce and navigation between Korean and the US. Within the park, visitors can enjoy a small zoo, a pagoda, benches and other rest areas. A statue of General MacArthur stands in the park as a memorial of the general’s feat of Operation Chromite during the Korean War. Every April, a cherry blossom festival is held as the cherry blossoms fill the park, attracting many visitors. The panoramic view of the city is breathtaking with nightscape especially popular for couples. There are many attractions nearby for visitors to enjoy food and history.

⊙ Incheon Hwapyeong-dong Sesutdaeya Naengmyeon Steet (인천 화평동 세숫대야 냉면 거리)

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The first naengmyeon restaurant to open in Hwapyeong-dong did so in the early to mid-70s. It wasn’t until the early 2000’s that the area saw an influx of over 20 naengmyeon restaurants. These days, visitors can choose from 13 restaurants. In the beginning, the servings here were all the standard found anywhere else in Korea. However, many of the factory workers in the area would come here, and ask for additional servings during their lunch break. Eventually, the restaurants began to serve larger sizes, naturally leading to the use of a large bowl to one similar to what people would use when washing their faces. Another specialty of the naengmyeon here is the addition of yeolmu kimchi (young summer radish kimchi). Many restaurants also offer free, unlimited refills on noodles.

⊙ Daebul Hotel Exhibition Hall (대불호텔전시관)

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This museum is located on the site of Daebul Hotel, Korea’s first Western-style hotel, established in 1889. The hotel was demolished in 1978, but parts of the hotel structure were discovered in 2011 and rebuilt to preserve the hotel’s original appearance. The first floor is the Daebul Hotel Exhibition Hall, through which visitors can see traces of Daebul Hotel at the time. The second floor is the Jung-gu Life History Museum, where visitors can get a glimpse of life in Incheon’s Jung-gu area in the 1960s and 1970s.

⊙ Baedari Secondhand Bookstore Alley (배다리 헌책방 골목)

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Baedaeri Secondhand Bookstore Alley is a representative location of Incheon’s past and the life of people living here. The street is home to five bookstores that sell books on every topic, from art and music to traditional medicine, children’s literature, and dictionaries. The entrance to the alley also features murals of life in the past. Recently, the street was used as a filming location for the drama “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016),” making it an extremely popular spot to visit.

⊙ Cheongil Jogyeji Stairway (청일조계지 경계 계단)

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The border stairs of the Sino-Japanese Concession (an exclusive residential area set up for foreigners to live freely in ports opened for foreign trade) are located on a steep hill southwest of Jayu Park. It is a meaningful attraction with a history of about 120 years. The concession areas are divided into the Qing Dynasty concession on the left and the Japanese concession on the right with the stone stairs in the center. The buildings on the left and right clearly show each country’s architectural styles and characteristics of the past.

⊙ Incheon Chinatown (인천 차이나타운)

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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 are restaurants. Today, the residents of Chinatown are mostly 2nd or 3rd generation Chinese, descendents of the early Chinese settlers. The area harbors many of the flavors of China, while the traditional culture of the first generation is preserved.

Sinpo International Market (신포국제시장)