Yeongjong Grand Bridge (영종대교)

10.2 Km 19623 2022-07-26

Jangdo Island (Gyeongseo-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon-si) ~ Yeongjongdo Island (Unbuk-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon-si)

Yeongjongdaegyo Bridge connects the mainland of Incheon with Yeongjongdo Island that is home to the Incheon International Airport. Until the construction of this bridge, the only way to get to and from Yeongjongdo Island had been by boat. The 4.4 kilometer-long Yeongjong Bridge is the world’s first 3-dimensional self-anchored suspension bridge. The bridge carries both highways and rail lines on its decks, and 10,000-ton ships can pass under the bridge. The bridge was designed to withstand strong winds and earthquake.

It is the first bridge in Korea to have been completed through private capital inducement project. In addition to its function as a bridge, it is also an architectural beauty as the shape of the cable and the girder was designed to symbolize the eaves of the traditional Korean tile-roofed house. In 2002, Yeongjongdaegyo Bridge won the Tanaka Award by the Japan Society of Civil Engineers for the first time in Korea.

Pyeongane Doenjang (편가네된장)

10.3 Km 218 2021-04-07

11, Ganeungpo-ro 89beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-937-6479

This is a Korean cuisine located in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon. The representative menu is bibimbap with soybean paste sauce. Bibimbap, one of Korea's representative dishes, with fermented soybean paste sauce.

Gimpo International Sculpture Park (김포국제조각공원)

10.5 Km 19934 2022-12-20

38, Yonggang-ro 13beon-gil, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-984-5167

Gimpo Sculpture Park is situated in a large forest and is decorated with 30 sculptures: 14 by international artists and 16 by Korean artists. Since the site is located near the DMZ, the only divided country in the world, each sculpture expresses the overarching theme of unification. A favorite spot for weekend picnicking families and couples on dates, the park is expected to be included in a large tourist complex in the near future along with nearby Reports Park and the youth training center.

Gleen Park (글린 공원)

10.6 Km 0 2024-02-20

34 Seongmo-ro 5beon-gil, Yangchon-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-996-5177

Gleen Park is a café that harmoniously blends various plants and decorations. The first floor offers a camping-like ambiance, complete with artificial grass, camping tables, and chairs. On the second floor, a picnic atmosphere is created with hammocks and rocking chairs. The café's signature menu item is the Original Misu, a misutgaru latte (roasted grain powder latte) made using grain power ground in-house.

Ganghwa Seonwonsa Temple Site (강화 선원사지)

10.8 Km 12516 2022-09-19

222, Seonwonsaji-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-933-8234

Ganghwa Seonwonsa Temple Site was first discovered in 1976 during a surface examination around Ganghwado Island undertaken by the Ganghwado Island Academic Research Team of Dongguk University. The site was designated as Historic Site No. 259 in 1977. Seonwonsa Temple was built by General Choi Wu in 1245 (the 32nd year of King Gojong’s reign during the Goryeo dynasty), which was right after the transfer of the capital to Ganghwado during resistance against the Mongolian invasion.

The temple was meant to be a spiritual mainstay in fighting against Mongolia. It used to be one of the two largest temples in Korea along with Songgwangsa Temple. However, the temple was completely destroyed during the early Joseon era, leaving only the site itself. The famous wood blocks of Palman Daejanggyeong (the Tripitaka Koreana), currently housed in Haeinsa Temple at Hapcheon, are said to have been originally stored in Seonwonsa Temple. It is believed that the carved wood blocks were taken from Seonwonsa to Heungcheonsa Temple during the Joseon era and again moved to Haeinsa Temple during the reign of Sejo.

Located on a mountain slope, the presumed location of the building site extends 250 meters from south to north and 170 meters from east to west.

Monte Del Pino (몬떼델피노)

11.0 Km 0 2024-02-21

49-19 Gimpohangang 6-ro, Yangchon-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

Monte Del Pino is a spacious brunch and bakery café, featuring an expansive outdoor garden and high ceilings. It offers a variety of beverages to complement its basic espresso, as well as an assortment of bread made from organic flour and premium French butter. Their brunch menu includes American brunch platter and eggs benedict. Additionally, they host live performances four times a day, each lasting for forty minutes.

Kkotgewa Nakji (꽃게와낙지)

11.4 Km 16697 2024-02-26

7 Haeannam-ro 2029beon-gil, Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Kkotgewa Nakji is a seafood restaurant nestled at the base of Manisan Mountain. The restaurant is renowned for its two standout dishes: the blue crab soup, prepared using egg-filled female crabs, and the stir-fried octopus, which features live octopus cooked immediately to ensure freshness. The side dishes, crafted from fresh ingredients sourced from Ganghwado Island, add a delicious and comforting touch to the dining experience.

National Institute of Biological Resources (국립생물자원관)

11.5 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.

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

11.8 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.

Gapgotdon Watchtower (갑곶돈대)

11.8 Km 20624 2021-01-18

18, Haeandong-ro 1366beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-7077

Gapgotdon Watchtower was built to protect the Ganghwa Straits from invasion when the Goryeo Kingdom moved their capital to Ganghwado Island. The fortified area served as a highly strategic location for the Goryeo Kingdom, and had endured multiple invasions by the Mongolian troops between 1232 and 1270.

The watchtower was fortified in the Joseon dynasty by King Sukjong in 1679 and had once fallen during the French campaign against Korea in 1866. In 1977, the site was restored to its original form. The cannons exhibited at the current site were made during the Joseon dynasty to attack outside invaders from sea.

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