Simnihyang (십리향)

173.89098935964552m 5294 2024-02-16

50-2 Chinatown-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

Simnihyang is a Chinese restaurant in Incheon Chinatown, renowned for its specialty in hwadeok mandu (oven-baked mandu). The restaurant's name suggests that the aroma of its mandu spreads up to 10 Ri (approximately 4 km, pronounced 'simni' in Korean) away. Its signature dish, hwadeok mandu, consists of mandus filled with pork, vegetables, and seasoning, baked in an oven at temperatures above 350 degrees. This preparation ensures the mandu is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Additionally, the restaurant offers various other fillings, including sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and red beans.

Incheon Art Platform (인천아트플랫폼)

185.14576139946703m 19999 2019-03-18

3, Jemullyang-ro 218beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-760-1000

Incheon Art Platform is located in Haean-dong of Incheon known for its well-preserved architectural heritage sites and buildings that display both ancient and modern architecture. The complex was established through remodeling buildings constructed in the 1930s and 1940s, and by revamping such landmark buildings as Nippon Yusen Kaisah (Cultural Property No. 248) from the days when Korea first opened its doors to the outside world. The 13 buildings, including studios, library, training center, exhibition and performance halls, that make up Art Platform are expected to develop into a huge street museum in the future, thereby preserving the historical establishments, while displaying the modern interpretation of the past.

Incheon Japanese Street (인천일본풍거리)

186.9670233757587m 0 2024-02-16

Gwandong 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Incheon

Incheon Japanese Street, established following the opening of Incheon and Jemulpo Ports in 1883, was home to the Japanese concession. It preserves several Japanese-style wooden houses and stone structures from that era. These wooden houses, designed in the distinctive style of Japanese architecture where a storefront is integrated into the residential building, have been renovated and are now serving as cafés and exhibition halls. Nearby, visitors can also explore Incheon Chinatown and the Gaehangjang (Open Port Area) Street.

Gaehangjang (Open Port Area) Street (개항장 거리)

210.91254018921606m 33189 2023-11-10

27 Jemullyang-ro 232beonan-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-760-6448

As the Incheon Port was opened in 1883, this is where one could feel the rich history and culture accumulated over 126 years. Formerly used by the Japanese consulate, the Jung-gu Office, the Incheon branch of Japan's 1st, 18th and 58th Bank and other modern historical architecture can be found intact here. Other historical remains like Former Japan Mail and Shipping Inc., Incheon Art Platform, Jemulpo Gurakbu, and more are also available for visitors to see at the Incheon Gaehangjang (Open Port Area). For those who are interested in learning more, a guided tour by an Incheon cultural tourism expert is available upon reservation.

Gonghwachun (공화춘)

220.9818939942986m 0 2024-01-04

43 Chinatown-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

Gonghwachun, one of the Chinese restaurants in Chinatown, opened in 1905 and is famous as the birthplace of jjajangmyeon. The original Gonghwachun building is currently used as Jjajangmyeon Museum, and the current Gonghwachun main branch operates in a building that was founded in 2004. Among the various menus, Gonghwachun Jjajangmyeon is a must-try. This signature menu serves the noodles and the black bean sauce separately. The sauce contains a various ingredients cut in large bite-sized pieces, making it even more delicious. It also offers various course menu options, including lunch, couple, and family courses.

Incheon Open Port Culture Night (인천개항장 문화유산 야행)

230.46065074233047m 10612 2024-04-25

80 Sinpo-ro 27beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-2-6961-5434

Incheon Open Port Culture Night focuses on the history, modern culture, and future of Incheon, the first international city in Korea with the opening of the port in 1883. Visitors can enjoy a journey into the past, reimagined in modern times through a wide range of experience programs.

Wolmi Sea Train (월미바다열차)

303.01653110172526m 0 2024-04-21

269 Jemullyang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

Wolmi Sea Train is Korea's longest urban tourist monorail, stretching over 6.1 kilometers. The train travels at an average speed of 9 kilometers per hour, taking 42 minutes to complete one loop around Wolmido. The tracks are located between 7 and 18 meters off the ground, offering a view over all Wolmido has to offer. The views out over the sea are especially beautiful at sunset.

Jemulpo Gurabu (제물포구락부)

351.9220281902897m 25803 2023-11-10

25 Jayugongwonnam-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-765-0261

Jemulpo Gurabu (Club) was established in 1901 to be used as the venue for foreigners such as American, English, German, French, Russian and a small minority of Chinese and Japanese all living in Incheon to build up friendships before opening the port. The two-story brick building was comprised of a library room, pool table, tennis court and others facilities.

The site was used as Incheon Museum from 1953 to 1990 and Incheon Cultural Center from 1990 to 2006. In 2007, the name was changed to Jemulpo Gurabu, imphasizing the Japanese pronunciation of "club." It now offers a site for experiencing modern culture interactions.

Incheon Jayu Park (자유공원 (인천))

365.03591465598896m 40862 2024-04-09

25 Jayugongwonnam-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

Jayu Park is the first Western-style park in Korea, built five years after the opening of Incheon Port. The location is perfect for a nice stroll as it is located high above sea level with spacious areas and a thick forest. At top of the park is the Korea-U.S.A. Centennial Monument built in 1982 to commemorate the 100^thanniversary of the treaty of peace, commerce and navigation between Korean and the US. Within the park, visitors can enjoy a small zoo, a pagoda, benches and other rest areas. A statue of General MacArthur stands in the park as a memorial of the general's feat of Operation Chromite during the Korean War. Every April, a cherry blossom festival is held as the cherry blossoms fill the park, attracting many visitors. The panoramic view of the city is breathtaking with nightscape especially popular for couples. There are many attractions nearby for visitors to enjoy food and history.

The Story Course of the Historical and Cultural Street of the Open Trade Port - 1 hr course ([인천 개항 누리길] 1시간 코스)

371.58818119664284m 30342 2023-01-12

269, Jemullyang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-440-4055

The Story Course of the Historical and Cultural Street of the Open Trade Port is a course that showcases the history and culture of the pork opening over 100 years ago. Started in 2006, the walking course takes participants through historical buildings and attractions including Jayu Park, The first Bank, 5.8 Bank, Chinatown and more. There are three different courses varying by time with one hour course taking participants from Incheon Station to Chinatown and Samgukji Mural Street, Jayu Park, Jemulpo Club, Incheon Modern Architecture Museum, and finishing at Korean-Chinese Cultural Center.

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