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Wolmi Special Tourist Zone (월미 관광특구)

Wolmi Special Tourist Zone (월미 관광특구)

15.0Km    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.

Incheon International Airport Terminal 2

15.0Km    2022-12-26

446, Je2terminal-daero, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-1577-2600

Since opening in 2001, Incheon International Airport has been rated as the best airport in the world numerous times. And to further improve, the Terminal 2 officially opened in 2018 after nine years of construction. Terminal 2 was desigend with the concept of an "artport," a portmanteau of art and airport, to serve as a space for entertainment in addition to an international tansportation hub.

With self-check in counters and smart counter that automatically checks in luggage for the convenience of passengers, the aiport implements high-tech services to better provide information and strengthen security. The airport has also upgraded their check-in system so that passengers can enjoy all the cultural space and attractions the airport has to offer

Laveniche Plaza (라베니체광장)

15.0Km    2023-02-02

810, Taejang-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hangang Central Park, which was constructed as a result of the development of Gimpo Hangang New City, boasts a fabulous trail from the Golden Waterway by the waterside path all the way to Laveniche Shopping District. Golden Waterway Laveniche continues along a 2.68-kilometer-long trail and displays a variety of sceneries from the south to the north. Designed after Venice, the city of water, Laveniche features many different shops along the water that runs 1.7 kilometers for a round trip. Various living goods shops, restaurants, and pubs are set up on both sides of the water near the Central Plaza so it is a perfect place to spend time healing after a light stroll and shopping.

Uniqlo - Gimpo Janggi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 김포장기)

Uniqlo - Gimpo Janggi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 김포장기)

15.1Km    2024-04-19

1523, Gimpo-daero, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Spao [Tax Refund Shop] (스파오)

Spao [Tax Refund Shop] (스파오)

15.1Km    2024-04-22

12, Gimpo-daero 1473beon-gil, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - La Venice Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 김포라베니체)

Olive Young - La Venice Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 김포라베니체)

15.2Km    2024-04-18

Store #212-214, Laveniche March Avenue 4-cha, 8, Gimpohangang 4-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Lotte Mart - Gimpo Hangang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 김포한강점)

15.2Km    2024-04-16

41, Gimpohangang 2-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Pyeongchang Jinbu Makguksu (평창진부막국수)

15.3Km    2024-02-21

29 Gimpo-daero 1518beon-gil, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

Pyeongchang Jinbu Makguksu is a restaurant specializing in Pyeongchang memil makguksu (buckwheat noodles), using exclusively high-quality buckwheat flour from Pyeongchang. Their signature dishes include mulmakguksu (buckwheat noodles), bibim makguksu (spicy buckwheat noodles), and deulgireum makguksu (buckwheat noodles with perilla oil). The combination of the pleasantly spicy bibim makguksu and Jeju hanbang suyuk (boiled Jeju pork slices with medicinal herbs) is particularly noteworthy. The restaurant also offers memil jeonbyeong (buckwheat crepe), sonmandu (handmade mandu), and the seasonal hanu sagol manduguk (mandu soup), available only in winter (November to February).

Sangsang Platform (상상플랫폼)

Sangsang Platform (상상플랫폼)

15.4Km    2025-06-05

33 Wolmi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

When the Incheon port opened in 1883, the Wolmi-ro area became the gateway to Korea, welcoming vistiors from overseas countries via sea route. Before transforming into the cultural and art complex of today, Sangsang Platform located by the Incheon Open Port used to be Asia's largest granary. Sangsnag Platform is remodeld to preserve the old granary structure while adding a contemporary touch that matches modern-day aesthetics. As the building once connected Incheon to the world, it now serves connect Incheon's past and the future as a multipurpose cultural tourism complex.

Jemulpo Wave Market (제물포 웨이브 마켓)

Jemulpo Wave Market (제물포 웨이브 마켓)

15.4Km    2025-07-18

33 Wolmi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-10-2258-9475

Jaemulpo Wave Market is a special festival where one can explore the many different local brands in Incheon. Approximately 70 Incheon-based brands are participating to promote handmade products, home decor items, lifestyle  goods and more. During the festival period, Jemulpo Wave Vintage Market also takes place with 20 vintage sellers showcasing timeless products. Entertaining events are also planned, such as a DJ show, vintage auction, beer drinking contest, and more.