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Yejeon (예전)

Yejeon (예전)

18.1Km    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.

Wolmi Special Tourist Zone (월미 관광특구)

Wolmi Special Tourist Zone (월미 관광특구)

18.1Km    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.

Seongmodo Island (석모도)

Seongmodo Island (석모도)

18.2Km    2021-05-28

9, Samsanbuk-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-934-7500

Seongmodo Island, located 1.2 kilometers west of Ganghwado Island, is a popular destination for families and those looking for relaxation. The island has various mountains as well as a 41.8 kilometer coastal road.

My Land (마이랜드)

18.2Km    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.

Gwangseongbo Fortress (광성보)

Gwangseongbo Fortress (광성보)

18.2Km    2022-07-25

27, Haeandong-ro 466beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-7070

Gwangseongbo Fortress’s outer wall from the Goryeo era was mended in 1618. The fortress was built in 1656 and the outpost was constructed in 1679. It was completely remodeled into a masonry castle with gates in 1745. During Sinmiyangyo (the American invasion in 1871), Gwangseongbo was the fiercest battle ground in Ganghwa. On April 24, 1871, a fleet with 1,230 American naval forces led by Rear Admiral John Rodgers landed on Ganghwado Island to demand the opening of Korea's ports and commerce. The armed forces attacked Chojijin Fortress and Deokjinjin Camp, then marched to Gwangseongbo Fortress, where they engaged in close combat with the warriors of Joseon. Although General Eo Jae-yeon and the other warriors were poorly equipped with far inferior weapons, they bravely fought to the death against the invading forces.

The battlefield ruins of the fortress and the gate towers such as Anhaeru, Gwangseongdon, Sondolmokdon, and Yongdudon were repaired in 1977. The twin tombs of General Eo Jae-Yeon and his brother Eo Jae-seon, along with the anonymous tombs of warriors who died on the battlefield were also honorably arranged at the same time. Furthermore, a stone monument commemorating the restoration of Ganghwa Battlefield was erected on Yongdudondae Post.

In 1988, an extensive rest area was created toward the shore for visitors’ convenience. Gwangseongbo Fortress is presently designated as Historical Relic No. 227. A religious service known as Gwangseongje is held annually to commemorate the patriotic spirits of General Eo Jae-yeon and other unnamed warriors. This service takes place at 11 a.m. on every April 24th of the lunar calendar.

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

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

18.2Km    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.

Wolmi Park (월미공원)

Wolmi Park (월미공원)

18.5Km    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.

Ganghwa Bomunsa Temple (보문사 (강화))

18.9Km    2024-12-26

44 Samsannam-ro 828beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-933-8271

Bomunsa Temple is located on Seongmodo Island in the Gangwondo Island district. The temple is on Sangbongsan Mountain, one of three mountains that make up the Samsan-myeon area. Like many temples in Korea, the foundation date is unknown but it is believed to have been founded in 635 during the reign of Silla Queen Seondeok. The temple faces out to the ocean, with the sound of waves reaching all the way to the main building.

The main courtyard is fragrant with the scent of an aromatic tree, designated Incheon Natural Monument No. 17. Beyond the tree is a gathering of Buddhist scuptures and a large grotto.

Incheon Port Floodgate (인천항 갑문)

Incheon Port Floodgate (인천항 갑문)

18.9Km    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.

Seongmodo Island Arboretum (석모도 수목원)

Seongmodo Island Arboretum (석모도 수목원)

19.0Km    2023-02-09

161, Samsanbuk-ro 449beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-932-5432

Seongmodo Island Arboretum was established on Seongmodo Island in recognition of its suitability for research on plants native to the Nothern Limit Line and marine plants in preparation for gloabl warming. In addition, it is built along the valley of the Seongmo-ri area and boasts a pollution-free natural environment. It is a tourist destination where the mountains and the sea coexist and conveys values ​​and benefits of forests, allowing visitors to commune with nature.