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Taehwawon (태화원)

Taehwawon (태화원)

9.7Km    2024-12-02

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

Now in its third generation, this Korean-Chinese restaurant, established in 1926, is one of the earliest in Incheon Chinatown and is renowned for preserving traditional flavors. Its signature Incheon Hyangto Jjajang (Incheon-style black bean sauce noodles) is crafted with the restaurant's own chunjang and seasonal ingredients, offering a richer, deeper taste than jjajangmyeon made with store-bought sauce. The restaurant also offers a vegetarian menu.

Jjajangmyeon Museum (짜장면박물관)

Jjajangmyeon Museum (짜장면박물관)

9.7Km    2024-12-23

56-14 Chinatown-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

Jjajangmyeon Museum is built in the former building of Gonghwachun, the official birthplace of jjajangmyeon, a food people of all ages love. Gonghwachun operated in this old-fashioned brick building until 1983, and the building was renovated as Jjajangmyeon Museum. It is the first jjajangmyeon-themed museum in Korea and consists of six permanent exhibition rooms and one special exhibition room. Visitors can see the birth and transformation of jjajangmyeon at a glance and the different types and recipes of jjajangmyeon. The special exhibition room presents exhibitions on a variety of topics every year. The reproduction of Gonghwachun’s original reception room and kitchen as well as the exhibition of how the metal delivery box changed over the years are also interesting.

Sinseung Banjeom (신승반점)

Sinseung Banjeom (신승반점)

9.7Km    2024-12-19

인천광역시 중구 차이나타운로44번길 31-3

This restaurant, run by the granddaughter of Gonghwachun’s founder Woo Hee-gwang, is best known for its signature yuni-jjajang—a sweet, savory sauce made with minced meat and vegetables, served separately from the noodles, similar to ganjjajang, and topped with a sunny-side-up fried egg. Other popular dishes include the chewy chapssal tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork in a sweet rice batter with sweet and sour sauce) and the samseon haemul nurungjitang (a three-delicacy sizzling rice soup with seafood).4

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

9.7Km    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.

Wolmi Sea Train (월미바다열차)

9.7Km    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.

LOTTE Department Store – Gimpo Airport Store (롯데백화점 김포공항점)

9.9Km    2023-08-16

38, Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2200-0111

LOTTE Department Store is a complex shopping town with a mart, cinema, hotel, and various F&B areas. Visiting LOTTE Gimpo Airport Store is convenient, boasting a spacious parking area and is directly connected to Gimpo Airport Station for easy access.

Sangsang Platform (상상플랫폼)

Sangsang Platform (상상플랫폼)

9.9Km    2025-06-05

33 Wolmi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

When the Incheon port opened in 1883, the Wolmi-ro area became the gateway to Korea, welcoming vistiors from overseas countries via sea route. Before transforming into the cultural and art complex of today, Sangsang Platform located by the Incheon Open Port used to be Asia's largest granary. Sangsnag Platform is remodeld to preserve the old granary structure while adding a contemporary touch that matches modern-day aesthetics. As the building once connected Incheon to the world, it now serves connect Incheon's past and the future as a multipurpose cultural tourism complex.

Jemulpo Wave Market (제물포 웨이브 마켓)

Jemulpo Wave Market (제물포 웨이브 마켓)

9.9Km    2025-07-18

33 Wolmi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-10-2258-9475

Jaemulpo Wave Market is a special festival where one can explore the many different local brands in Incheon. Approximately 70 Incheon-based brands are participating to promote handmade products, home decor items, lifestyle  goods and more. During the festival period, Jemulpo Wave Vintage Market also takes place with 20 vintage sellers showcasing timeless products. Entertaining events are also planned, such as a DJ show, vintage auction, beer drinking contest, and more. 

Olive Young - Gimpo Airport Domestic Terminal Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 김포공항국내선청사점)

10.0Km    2024-06-27

2F, East Wing, Domestic Terminal, 112, Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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Mayfield Hotel [Tax Refund Shop] (메이필드관광호텔)

Mayfield Hotel [Tax Refund Shop] (메이필드관광호텔)

10.0Km    2024-04-16

94, Banghwa-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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