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National Institute of Biological Resources (국립생물자원관)

National Institute of Biological Resources (국립생물자원관)

11.9 Km    13629     2023-04-13

42, Hwangyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon
+82-32-590-7000

Opened in October 2007, the National Institute of Biological Resources is the largest collection preservation facility in Northeast Asia. The institute collects, preserves, manages, and conducts research on biological resources with the aim of growing into a focal biological resource hub of Northeast Asia. The institute is comprised of a spine-shaped collections and research center and a leaf-shaped exhibition and education center. The exhibition hall has 3,905 specimens of 1,287 native species on display. Korea's diverse ecosystems are recreated as highly detailed dioramas at the exhibition hall. A small restaurant is located inside the research center, and the extensive grass field in front of the institute provides an ideal picnic spot.

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

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

12.2 Km    0     2024-04-19

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

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Sudokwon Landfill Site Wildflower Complex Dream Park (수도권 매립지 야생화단지 드림파크)

Sudokwon Landfill Site Wildflower Complex Dream Park (수도권 매립지 야생화단지 드림파크)

12.2 Km    17903     2024-03-07

61 Geowol-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon
+82-32-560-9300

Sudokwon Landfill Site Wildflower Complex Dream Park is an eco-project park that maintains the function of a landfill site while restoring natural habitats and providing citizens with recreational spaces. It features Green Bio Complex, Wildflower Garden, Nature Observation District, and Wetland Observation District. A leisurely stroll takes about 40 minutes, while exploring every nook and cranny may take around 1 hour and 30 minutes. There's also a dog playground, making it suitable for visits with pets.

Gimpo Tea Etiquette Museum (다도박물관)

Gimpo Tea Etiquette Museum (다도박물관)

12.2 Km    11374     2021-04-02

187-49, Aegibong-ro 275beon-gil, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-998-1000

The Gimpo Tea Etiquette Museum is a private museum where visitors can learn about the history of Korea’s tea culture, dado, meaning tea ceremony in Korea. Approximately 3,000 tea ceremony utensils are on display within the museum, and outside lies a sculpture park and an open-air installation art museum. The museum also has various auxiliary facilities for holding cultural events and performances. There is a pond, a spacious lawn, and a pavilion where visitors can learn about Korea’s traditional culture and ethics in a natural setting.

Spao [Tax Refund Shop] (스파오)

Spao [Tax Refund Shop] (스파오)

12.4 Km    0     2024-04-22

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

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Pyeongchang Jinbu Makguksu (평창진부막국수)

12.4 Km    0     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).

Seonsu Port (Hupohang Port) (후포항 선수포구)

12.5 Km    10449     2021-06-16

Haeannam-ro 2903beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-934-7500

Seonsu Port, officially named Hupohang Port, is the largest port on Ganghwado Island, located near Dongmak Beach. Fishing boats anchored here often travel to and from waters near Seongmodo Island, known as a fishery of large-eyed herring. Visitors will find several hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurants along the port, serving hoe prepared with freshly caught seafood.

The seaside destination is close to many nearby attractions including Jeondeungsa Temple, Dongmak Beach, and a scenic drive along the coast of Ganghwado Island. The port is also known for romantic sunsets which are best enjoyed when viewed from between the port and Dongmak Beach.

Lotte Mart - Geomdan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 검단점)

Lotte Mart - Geomdan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 검단점)

12.5 Km    0     2024-04-23

581, Wondang-daero, Seo-gu, Incheon

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Lotte Himart - Geomdan Lotte Mart Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 검단롯데마트점)

Lotte Himart - Geomdan Lotte Mart Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 검단롯데마트점)

12.5 Km    0     2024-04-22

581, Wondang-daero, Seo-gu, Incheon

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Largoville [Korea Quality] / 라르고빌 [한국관광 품질인증]

Largoville [Korea Quality] / 라르고빌 [한국관광 품질인증]

12.6 Km    12329     2021-10-14

27, Haeannam-ro 2845beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-10-6786-8868

Largo ville is a rental cottage resort located at the sea of the end of southern west Ganghwado. The unique appearance of the building exterior, made from volcanic stone, and the architecture in harmony with the surrounding scenery always draws attraction. When seen from far away, it seems like it’s floating on the sea. Largo is a musical term meaning ‘in very slow speed.’ There are traces of attention to details in order for guests to have a laid-back time amidst nature. Full-length windows in the lobby, every room, cafe, and restaurant offer view of the sea anywhere in the resort. The 200m outdoor swimming pool and the open-air grassy square stretching toward the sea are signature spaces of largo ville. The sunset seen from here is so beautiful, attracting many who want to shoot scenes against it. Largo ville has 24 rooms in two buildings, Harbor House and Terrace House. Every room in Harbor House is well-equipped with kitchenette, making it relatively spacious and suitable for families. Terrace House, meanwhile, boasts of spacious outdoor terrace in each room and best reflects the operating policy of largo ville, “the space without borders between human and the nature.” Being close to Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 7, guests can readily go for an enjoyable walk along the scenery of Ganghwado.