Incheon Open Port Museum (인천개항박물관)

691.1M 2025-10-23

89 Sinpo-ro 23beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon

Designated as a Tangible Cultural Heritage of Incheon Metropolitan City, the Incheon Open Port Museum is housed in the former Bank of Japan building, an architectural masterpiece constructed in the late Renaissance style. With four permanent exhibitions, the museum offers a glimpse into various aspects of modern culture and artifacts that were first introduced after the opening of Incheon Port. (Credit: Incheon Jung-gu Cultural Foundation)

Diaspora Film Festival (제13회 디아스포라영화제)

696.8M 2025-03-31

3 Jemullyang-ro 218beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-435-7172

Inspired from the how the Jews kept their cultural identity during the diaspora, the annual Diaspora Film Festival takes place in Incheon to shed light on the 1st generation Korean immigrants to Hawaii in 1902 from Incheon Port. In addition to highlighting the city's historical significance, the festival aims to stand against all kinds of prejudice and discrimination, advocate for minority groups, and support diversity and acceptance. It also focuses on a wide range of topics related to diaspora, exploring the social problems related to immigration and immigrants.

Incheon Art Platform (인천 아트플랫폼)

696.8M 2025-10-23

3 Jemullyang-ro 218beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon

Incheon Art Platform, located in Haean-dong, Incheon, is known for its well-preserved architectural heritage and buildings that showcase a blend of traditional and modern architecture. The complex was established by remodeling structures built in the 1930s and 1940s. Centered around its residency program, it offers exhibitions, performances, and educational programs, and plays a significant role in promoting the free exchange of art and culture. By providing creative spaces for artists and venues for cultural exchange, the platform fosters interaction between artists and visitors.

Baedari Secondhand Bookstore Alley (배다리 헌책방 골목)

699.2M 2023-11-08

3 Geumgok-ro, Dong-gu, Incheon

Baedaeri Secondhand Bookstore Alley is a representative location of Incheon's past and the life of people living here. The street is home to five bookstores that sell books on every topic, from art and music to traditional medicine, children's literature, and dictionaries. The entrance to the alley also features murals of life in the past. Recently, the street was used as a filming location for the drama "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016)," making it an extremely popular spot to visit.

Himart - Dongincheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 동인천점)

736.4M 2024-04-18

129, Injung-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

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Daebul Hotel Exhibition Hall (대불호텔전시관)

749.8M 2025-10-23

101 Sinpo-ro 23beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon

This museum is located on the site of Daebul Hotel, Korea's first Western-style hotel, established in 1889. The hotel was demolished in 1978, but parts of the hotel structure were discovered in 2011 and rebuilt to preserve the hotel's original appearance. The first floor is the Daebul Hotel Exhibition Hall, through which visitors can see traces of Daebul Hotel at the time. The second floor is the Jung-gu Life History Museum, where visitors can get a glimpse of life in Incheon's Jung-gu area in the 1960s and 1970s.

LG Electronics - Dongincheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (LG전자 동인천)

756.0M 2024-04-19

3, Injung-ro 108beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon

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Cheongil Jogyeji Stairway (청일조계지 경계 계단)

801.3M 2025-05-20

Seollin-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon

The border stairs of the Sino-Japanese Concession (an exclusive residential area set up for foreigners to live freely in ports opened for foreign trade) are located on a steep hill southwest of Jayu Park. It is a meaningful attraction with a history of about 120 years. The concession areas are divided into the Qing Dynasty concession on the left and the Japanese concession on the right with the stone stairs in the center. The buildings on the left and right clearly show each country's architectural styles and characteristics of the past.

Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village (송월동 동화마을)

816.8M 2025-10-23

Songwol-dong 3(sam)-ga, Jung-gu, Incheon

Songwol-dong was named for its view of the moon between the pine forest. The opening of Incheon Port in 1883 led to the start of many foreigners coming into the area for settlement, and it turned into a rich village. However, young people gradually moved out, leaving the village in a state of stagnation. As such, a renovation project was brought about to improve the development of the village by decorating with murals and sculptures of classic fairy tales.

Incheon Chinatown (인천 차이나타운)

827.0M 2025-10-23

20 Chinatown-ro 59beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon

Incheon's Chinatown came into being with the opening of Incheon Port in 1883 and Incheon's designation as an extraterritoriality of the Ching dynasty in the following year. In the past, the area held many stores trading goods imported from China, but currently most Chinese businesses in the area are restaurants. Today, the residents of Chinatown are mostly 2nd or 3rd generation Chinese, descendents of the early Chinese settlers. The area harbors many of the flavors of China, while the traditional culture of the first generation is preserved.

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