Incheon City Tour
* Bus itinerary (First bus departs at 09:00, returns at 10:30; last bus departs at 17:00, returns at 18:30)
Incheon Station (embarkation) ~ Wolmido Island ∼ The Museum of Korea Emigration History ∼ Incheon Port (floodgate) ∼ Korean Traditional Garden in Wolmi Park ∼ Incheon Port (Inner Harbor) ∼ Passenger Terminal ∼ Fish Market (Sea water bath) ∼ In Spa World ∼ Aamdo Island (Waterfront) ∼ Songdo Convensia ~ Gaetbeol Tower in Songdo International Business District ~ Tomorrow City (Transfer Only) ~ Compact/Smart City (Formerly, Incheon Urban Planning Exhibition Hall) ~ Songdo Ramada Hotel ∼ Songdo Resort ∼ Memorial Hall for Incheon Landing Operation (Municipal Museum) ~ Sudoguksan Museum of Housing and Living ∼ Hwadojin Park ∼ Incheon Station (disembarkation)
Wolmido Island
Wolmido Island (월미도) has many things sure to captivate visitors: the sea, beautiful sunsets, ferry boats, fish restaurants, and cafés with gorgeous views. It is by far one of the most popular tourist sites in Incheon for couples looking for a romantic outing. On weekends, the Culture Street of Wolmido is busy with hundreds of thousands of visitors milling about enjoy the area’s fine dining and recreational facilities. The streets are lined with coffee shops, restaurants, and parks.
Korean Traditional Garden in Wolmi Park
Korean Traditional Garden in Wolmi Park (월미공원) was the site of an army base for half a century. After the relocation of the base, the site was turned into a garden and opened to the public in 2001. The area’s natural beauty is well preserved, and allows visitors to enjoy the great outdoors. Aside from its natural beauty, the site is known for its historical significance and its role as a gateway to the outside world during the late 19th century. By taking a short walk up the garden path, visitors can look down and get a great view of the Wolmi Observatory and the Wolmi Dondae Lookout Post.
Songdo Convensia
Songdo Convensia (송도컨벤시아) is a large convention center located in Songdo-dong, Incheon that consists of three ground floors and one basement level. A center of international business, it has state-of-the-art facilities, a stylish exterior, and a location convenient to Northeast Asia nations. The convention center is equipped with innovative, interactive technological services. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, an international architectural design firm, the convention center’s exterior was inspired by the outline of the Korean mountains.
Memorial Hall for Incheon Landing Operation (Municipal Museum)
The war memorial was built to commemorate the UN Forces Incheon Landing Operation successfully led by General MacArthur during the Korean War (1950~1953). On exhibit are weapons used in the war, North and South Korean army uniforms, and a three-dimensional diorama of the Incheon Landing Operation. The memorial hall has an outdoor exhibit, stage, and lookout. Climb on the Freedom Tower for a view of the sea and the setting sun reflecting off the waters of the Seohaean Coast.
Sudoguksan Museum of Housing and Living
Sudoguksan (수도국산) is a mountain located behind the Dong Incheon Station in Dong-gu, Incheon. The mountain had been home to the underprivileged when the port opened in the late 19th before becoming a home for refugees during the Korean War (1950-1953). Later in the 60s and 70s, the area was populated by citizens from other regions of the country, who had come in search of a job During this time, the mountaintop population swelled to over 3,000 households. At the museum, visitors can see photos depicting the lifestyle of citizens during this era, as well as images of Mount Sudoguksan.
** Incheon International Airport Tour
* Bus itinerary (First bus leaves at 10:00, returns at 11:40; last bus leaves at 17:00, returns at 18:40)
Tomorrow City (City Tour transfer) ~ Compact/Smart City (Formerly, Incheon Urban Planning Exhibition Hall) ~ Songdo Park Hotel ~ Songdo Bridge Hotel ~ Sheraton Incheon Hotel ~ Incheon Bridge ~ Incheon International Airport (F3, Gate 13) ~ Hyatt Regency Hotel (Golden Gate Casino) ~ Geojampo (Muuido Island) ∼ Masiran Beach ∼ Seonnyeo Rock ∼ Eurwangni Beach ∼ Wangsan Beach ∼ North-side Embankment (Floodgate) ∼ Sammok Wharf (Sindo, Sido, Mudo, and Jangbongdo islands) ~ Tomorrow City (City Tour transfer)
Tomorrow City (Transfer)
Housed in a six-story building, Tomorrow City is an exhibition gallery featuring urban life in the future. The building uses an integrated, global communication system employing state-of-the-art technologies. The key exhibition is in the u-City PR Gallery. There is a theatre on the 4th floor, the ‘Future Urban City Gallery’ and the ‘Future Lifestyle Gallery’ on the 5th floor, and an observatory on the 6th floor.
Incheon Bridge
Connecting Incheon International Airport and the Songdo International Business District, Incheon Bridge (인천대교) spans 21.38 kilometers and is a landmark structure in Korea’s civil engineering history. The bridge is the world’s fifth longest cable-stayed bridge, with a center cable-stayed section spanning 800 meters, flanked on each side by smaller cable-stayed sections. The bridge even received the honor of being designated as one of the ‘Top Ten Architectural Wonders of the World’ by the U.K. Construction News.
Incheon International Airport
The Incheon International Airport (인천국제공항) is the largest international airport in Korea. The airport was built on a landfill between Yeongjongdo and Yongyudo islands to meet the air transportation demand of area as it entered the 21st century, and to serve as an international hub of Northeast Asia.
Geojampo (Muuido Island) – Silmido Island
Muuido Island (무의도) is located in the central part of Incheon at the southernmost tip of Incheon International Airport. It is served by a frequent 5-minute car ferry. The Hanagae Beach is connected to Mount Horyonggoksan and Guksabong Peak, offering a lovely hiking trail. The filming set of the Korean drama ‘Stairway to Heaven’ is located on the island and is one of the many draws of this beautiful place. During low tide, visitors can walk from Muuido Island to Silmido Island, crossing over the seafloor exposed by the tidal fluctuations.
Silmido Island (실미도) is an intriguing island that is connected to Muuido Island twice a day during low tide. This is the location for the filming of the Korean movie ‘Silmido,’ which was directed by Kang Woo-suk and based on a true story. From here, many big and small islands come into view; on clear days, people can see as far as Baengnyeongdo Island and North Korea.
Eurwangni Beach
Famous for its white sand and crescent-shaped coastline, Eurwangni Beach (을왕리해수욕장) is a refreshing retreat surrounded by unique rock formations and a charming grove of pine trees. The beach is about 700 meters long and is said to be one of the best places to catch the final rays of light as the sun sets out over the ocean. The beach is a prime location for a variety of activities: from swimming and sea sports, to fishing.
Sammok Wharf (Sindo, Sido, Mudo, and Jangbongdo Islands)
The small islands of Sindo, Sido, Mudo, and Jangbongdo near Muuido Island are served by ferry leaving from Sammok Wharf (삼목선착장). The wharf is located at the center of the northern part of Yeongjongdo Island (영종도). On Sido Island, visitors can find the filming set of Korean dramas ‘Full House’ and ‘Sad Love Story’; on Sido Island, they will find the filming location of the drama ‘Lovers’. A visit to the islands is the perfect way to get away from the stress of daily life or take a romantic getaway with your partner.
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