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Wolmido Island (월미도)

Wolmido Island (월미도)

15.3Km    2023-11-08

36 Wolmimunhwa-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-765-4169

Wolmido Island has very few historical records, despite being the location of a temporary palace, built in 1653 during the reign of King Hyojong. The palace was built on the eastern side of the island, but it is impossible to find traces of it now. From the late 1920s until the '30s, the island was transformed into a resort, a very popular destination at the time. Wolmi Culture Street opened in July 1989 and helped improve the area's fame.

On weekends and holidays, people flock to Wolmido Island to enjoy coffee and fresh seafood at the cafes and restaurants overlooking the sea. Despite being 1 kilometer off the coast, Wolmido is no longer an island, being connected to the mainland through modern construction techniques. It is now an easily accessible retreat for locals and tourists alike.

Yejeon (예전)

Yejeon (예전)

15.4Km    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)

15.4Km    2025-10-28

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)

15.4Km    2025-10-23

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)

15.9Km    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)

15.9Km    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.

Incheon Port Cruise Terminal (인천항 크루즈터미널)

16.0Km    2024-02-16

438 Gukjehangman-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

The Incheon Port Cruise Terminal, which opened its doors in April 2019, serves as a docking point for large cruise ships. It features a two-level structure, with the first floor dedicated to arrivals and the second floor designated for departures. To enhance the experience for travelers arriving by cruise ship, the terminal offers a complimentary shuttle bus service that provides convenient access to major tourist destinations within Incheon. Notable nearby attractions include Incheon Chinatown and Wolmido Island.

Incheon Baendaengi Street (연안부두 밴댕이회무침거리)

16.0Km    2021-07-22

24-1, Yeonanbudu-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-765-4169

The Gwanghwado and Incheon areas are known for their plentiful catches of baendaengi (large-eyed herring). After a little street started specializing in serving baendaengi some 30 years ago, the fish has continued to grow in popularity.

Located in Guwol-dong, across from the Incheon Culture & Arts Center, Baendaengi Street has expanded, and so has the variety of dishes served. Visitors can try baendaengi prepared sashimi-style, roasted, or in a spicy soup. For this particular species of herring, locals believe the flavor is best in March and April when they grow to their largest size. Salted Baendaengi also makes an excellent side-dish for Korean meals.

* Baendaengi is one of many types of small prey fish referred to as ‘Soeo’ for their fierce struggle in fishing nets. Soeo have internal organs that are proportionally smaller than other species of fish and are known for their feisty nature. These attributes are thought to signify a stress-filled life, which is why many Koreans refer to narrow-minded or hot-tempered people as ‘baendaengi.’

Janghwa-ri Sunset Viewing Point (장화리일몰조망지)

16.0Km    2025-10-28

1408 Janghwa-ri, Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

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In episode 4, Young-woo and Jun-ho go to the West Sea and watch the beautiful sunset together. The place mentioned as a dialogue in the drama is the Sunset Viewing Point in Janghwa-ri, Ganghwa-gun. After parking for about 10 minutes, walk down the path through the peaceful paddy fields and you will see a pink observatory. The sea and sky seen through the observatory are like an oil painting. If you want to catch a golden sunset in your eyes, check the sunset time before visiting. 

Haeden Museum (해든뮤지움)

16.6Km    2025-10-23

44 Jangheung-ro 101beon-gil, Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Nestled amid the beautiful landscapes of Incheon, the Haeden Museum is a private art museum that opened in 2013. It showcases works by renowned Korean artists as well as international contemporary masters, including Chagall, Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, Nam June Paik, Kim Whanki, and Lee Ufan. The museum not only hosts exhibitions but also offers educational programs. Its stunning architecture, which earned the Best 7 Architecture of the Year in Korea award in 2013, centers around the concept of harmony and communication with nature, making it a perfect getaway to connect with both art and nature.