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Wolmi Special Tourist Zone (월미 관광특구)

Wolmi Special Tourist Zone (월미 관광특구)

9.7Km    2021-02-19

81, Wolmimunhwa-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-760-6481

Wolmi Special Tourist Zone is a historic and cultural site where visitors can learn about Korea’s modern history and culture through a tour of Incheon. The area has plenty of modern architecture and cultural heritages embracing the history of the open port era. Incheon Port is conveniently located to facilitate the flow of products from other civilizations.

Included in the open port, Incheon Chinatown has various Chinese restaurants, a modern history museum, and exhibition hall where visitors can look into the past and current life of Chinese people living in Korea. Jayu Park Cultural Tourism Festival and Songwol-dong Donghwa Village Festival are held here every spring.

In addition, the Museum of Korea Emigration History, date courses, and Wolmi Cultural Street, offering up various sliced raw fish restaurants, and fine cafes are all available in the zone. Wolmi Observatory offers a view overlooking the port and downtown at once. The coastal pier approaching the port offers the active atmosphere of coming and going ships and the lively fish market. Enjoying various fish dishes and sea-fishing, or walking along the ocean square are recommended activities.

Yejeon (예전)

Yejeon (예전)

9.7Km    2025-01-20

43-2, Wolmimunhwa-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-772-2256

Yejeon is a western food restaurant and is considered one of the establishments that first created Wolmido Island’s café culture. Located in the middle of Wolmido's Munhwa Street (Culture Street), this Western-style redbrick building resembles that of a European atmosphere in Korea.

My Land (마이랜드)

9.8Km    2024-12-06

252 Wolmi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

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Sung-kyu from the web show “Tour Fairy” and foreign tourists enjoyed Disco Tagada in My Land, a representative theme park in Wolmido Island. After enjoying the ocean views and thrilling rides, you can take a stroll to the nearby Wolmi Observatory and Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village.

Wolmi Culture Street & Moonlight Music Fountain (월미문화의거리 & 달빛음악분수)

Wolmi Culture Street & Moonlight Music Fountain (월미문화의거리 & 달빛음악분수)

9.8Km    2023-11-08

252 Wolmi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

Wolmi Culture Street is a pedestrian-only street located in Wolmido, one of Incheon's major attractions. The street is lined with benches for people to rest, and one can usually find artists here drawing portraits. The street passes Wolmi Park and Wolmi Observatory, providing outstanding views of Incheon Port and the Wolmido area. Family visitors and couples enjoy stopping by Wolmi Theme Park to enjoy the amusement rides. The Moonlight Music Fountain is rather small in size, but is a beloved attraction of Wolmi Culture Street.

Parkwood Hotel (호텔 파크우드)

9.8Km    2020-04-17

34, Masiran-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-752-8281

Parkwood Hotel is a transit passenger hotel, located just 5 minutes from Incheon International Airport. It also offers great views of nearby Muuido and Silmido Islands floating on the sea. Guests can enjoy walking along the coast, just three minutes from the hotel. The balconies look out over the ocean, offering a stunning sunset view. The hotel also offers business services for easy work while traveling.

Masian Beach (용유도 마시안해변)

9.9Km    2025-03-15

118, Masiran-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-760-8872

Located in the vicinity of Incheon International Airport, Masian Beach is unique in that it offers visitors an opportunity to experience both wetland and a sandy beach at the same time. When the tide is low, visitors will be fascinated by the distinctive co-existence of endless black wetland and the ivory sandy beach. Pine trees surround the coast, giving it a distinctive charm as compared to other beaches. From Masian Beach, visitors can see Silmido Island, which was the location of the events portrayed in, as well as the filming location of the movie "Silmido (2003)," that drew such great interest and forced the history of Korean movies to be re-written. Near the coast, there are numerous pojangmacha (tented food stalls) offering grilled shellfish.

Geojampo Beach (거잠포해변)

Geojampo Beach (거잠포해변)

10.0Km    2021-12-09

11, Jamjindo-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-760-7532

Although Geojampo beach is on the west coast, the estuary is facing the east allowing for a great view of the sunset and sunrise. The nearby Maedo Island is also called Sharkseom Island because it creates the shape of a shark's fin. The sunlight along the ocean creates a beautiful view during sunrise and sunset. The beach is lined with pine trees and has white sand, making it a popular family vacation destination. There are plans to develop the area to an international vacation destination.

Wolmi Park (월미공원)

Wolmi Park (월미공원)

10.2Km    2025-01-08

131-22 Wolmi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-765-4133

Wolmi Park, once a military zone for 50 years following the Korean War (1950-1953), has been transformed into a park preserving its natural ecosystem. Centered around Wolmi Mountain, the park features traditional Korean gardens such as Palace Garden, Hermitage Garden, and Tradition Private House Garden. Visitors can enjoy views of Incheon Port and the sunset over the Seohae Sea from the nearby Wolmi Observatory. It is conveniently located near Wolmi Cultural Street.

Incheon Port Floodgate (인천항 갑문)

Incheon Port Floodgate (인천항 갑문)

10.4Km    2021-06-01

376, Wolmi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-890-8000

Incheon Port Floodgate is located between the beautiful Wolmisan Mountain and Sowolmido Island. Surrounding the floodgate is a large 66,000 square meter garden covered with grass, pine trees, ginko trees, and cherry blossom trees, creating a beautiful scene. Especially in the spring, azaleas, royal azaleas, cherry blossoms, and magnolia blossoms are blooming, adding to the beauty of the garden.

If you visit when the floodgate opens, you will witness giant cargo ships and cruise ships passing through the gate to enter and leave the port. Also, at the situation room of the floodgate management office, an introductory video of Incheon Port is played to offer more information on the facility.

There are two floodgates at Incheon Port. One floodgate is 36 meters wide by 363 meters long. The other is 22.5 meters wide by 202 meters long. The larger one can accommodate vessels up to 50,000DWT and the smaller one can dock ships up to 10,000DWT. Per day, up to 20 vessels can enter and leave the port.

Yeonan Pier (연안부두)

Yeonan Pier (연안부두)

10.7Km    2020-08-05

70, Yeonanbudu-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-777-1330

Yeonan Pier is the starting point for all coastal passenger ships bound for the numerous islands in the western sea. The nearby Incheon Fish Market is always bustling with people who come to buy fresh fish and pickled fish at reasonable prices. Also located near the pier is the sliced raw fish market operated by the Marine Products Association. The southern quay is where boats and ships leave for sea fishing. The ships here are also available for rent for various purposes so events like reunions and seminars can be held aboard ship.