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Incheon Best: Chinatown / Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village / Jayu Park / Wolmido Island
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free to visit.
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Incheon Station (line 1, exit 1). About 67 mins from Seoul Station, no line transfer required.
There are many interesting attractions and good food at Incheon Chinatown and Wolmido Island besides Incheon International Airport that visitors to Seoul know well. It is worthy of a day trip from Seoul on Seoul Subway Line 1 and overnight trip if you are visiting other places in Incheon.
Here are the top 4 places to visit near Incheon Station:
Incheon Chinatown 인천 차이나타운
☗ 인천 중구 선린동 , 북성동 일대 | Seollin-dong / Bukseong-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon
↪ From Incheon Station exit 1, Chinatown entrance (a big gate) is directly across the street on the right.
Incheon Chinatown is the first Chinatown in Korea, formed in 1884. Rich in culture, the Chinatown street is always busy with people for its marvellous traditional Chinese food.
a) What to See and Do at Incheon Chinatown:
1. Food Street - Lined with Chinese restaurants.
2. Samgukji & Chochanji Mural Streets – Street art that features the story of the three kingdoms.
3. Jajangmyeon Museum (9:00-18:00, Adult: 1,000 won / Child: $500 won) - The original building of Gonghwachun Restaurant and birthplace of jajangmyeon in Korea, now a museum to preserve the history of jajangmyeon and old memories of Incheon Port.
▶ Tourist walking map of Incheon Chinatown & Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village
b) Best Restaurants at Incheon Chinatown
There are many Chinese restaurants at Incheon Chinatown that serve up delicious Chinese cuisine. Being the birthplace of one of Korea's favourite dishes, jajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles), it is a must-eat for visitors to Incheon Chinatown.
Here are 2 of the most popular restaurants at Incheon Chinatown:
1. Gonghwachun Restaurant 공화춘 (共和春 on its Chinese signage)
인천광역시 중구 차이나타운로 43 공화춘 | 43 Chinatown-ro Jung-gu, Incheon
10:00-21:30
www.gonghwachun.co.kr
One of the biggest and most famous restaurants in Chinatown. The four-storey restaurant is renowned for its jajangmyeon.
2. Simnihyang 십리향 (十里香 on its Chinese signage)
인천광역시 중구 차이나타운로 50-2 | 50-2 Chinatown-ro Jung-gu, Incheon
12:00-20:00
Famous for oven-baked dumplings of different fillings (meat, sweet potatoes, white pumpkin or red beans).
Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village 송월동 동화마을
☗ 인천광역시 중구 동화마을길 38 (송월동3가) 일대 | 38, Donghwamaeul-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
↪ From Incheon Station exit 1, go through Chinatown entrance gate and walk straight, turn left at the end of the road, walk straight about 300m to reach the Fairy Tale Village.
The colourful village was inspired by classic fairy tales from around the world.
▶ Tourist Map of Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village Photo Zone
Jayu Park 자유공원
☗ 인천광역시 중구 자유공원남로 25 (송학동1가) | 25, Jayugongwonnam-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
Jayu Park (/Park of Freedom), accessible from Incheon Chinatown, features the statue of General MacArthur who led the 1950 Battle of Incheon during Korean War. The park offers spectacular views of downtown Incheon, surrounding mountains, port and sea.
In Spring, Jayu Park is a cherry blossom hot spot. The cherry blossoms at Jayu Park generally reached its peak later than Seoul.
▶ Tourist walking map of Incheon Chinatown to Jayu Park
❀ Cherry Blossoms (late Mar to mid Apr) ❀
Wolmido Island 월미도
☗ 인천광역시 중구 월미로 252 (북성동1가) 일대 | 252, Wolmi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
↪ From Incheon Station exit 1:
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local bus 2, 10, 23 or 45 and get off at Wolmido City Tour Stop (for bus #2/10/23, 13 mins) or Wolmi Theme Park/Wolmi Culture Street Stop (for bus #45, 17 mins) OR
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Taxi (10 mins)
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Wolmi Sea Train, 10:00 - 18:00/19:00. Closed on Mondays. Weekdays: ₩11,000 (adults), ₩8,000 (Youth & Senior), ₩7,000 (child). Weekend: ₩14,000 (adults), ₩10,000 (Youth & Senior), ₩8,000 (child). Include 1x re-boarding.
At Wolmido Island (connected to the mainland), one can walk along the shore to enjoy the beautiful sea views or dine at its many cafes or fresh seafood restaurants.
▶ Wolmido Island Location Map & Bus Routes from Incheon Station
a) Wolmi Street & Wolmi Sea Train (Monorail)
b) Wolmi Theme Park 월미테마파크
☗ 인천광역시 중구 월미문화로 81 (북성동1가) | 81, Wolmimunhwa-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
☼ Weekdays: 10:00-22:00 / Weekends & National Holidays: 10:00-24:00
For a fun-filled day, check out the Wolmi Theme Park with its popular rides like Tagada Disco, two-storey Viking Ship, 70m high Hyper Shoot Drop and 115m high Ferris Wheel. The theme park is famous as the filming location for variety shows like 'We Got Married', Running Man' and 'Two Days and One Night'.
c) Wolmido Light House
d) Wolmido Cruise & Seagull Feeding
e) Wolmido Seafood Restaurants
Tourist walking map of Incheon Chinatown & Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village
Tourist Map of Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village Photo Zone
Wolmido Island Location Map & Bus Routes from Incheon Station
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