Ewangri Beach is located on the southwestern side of Yongyu Island near Incheon International Airport, in Ewang-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon Metropolitan City, South Korea. The beach stretches approximately 700 meters long, with an average water depth of 1.5 meters and gently sloping shallows, attracting countless visitors for sightseeing and leisure all year round. Ewangri Beach boasts dense pine forests,…
Chondungsa Temple is located on Ganghwa Island in Ganghwa County, Incheon Metropolitan City, South Korea. It is a temple that has witnessed the historical tragedies from the ancient Gojoseon era to the modern period. It is said that in the 11th year of King Sosurim of Goguryeo (372 AD), the monk Ado founded the temple under the name Jinjongsa, but there is no definitive evidence to support this. It is also...
Minputo Beach is located in Myeongeum 1-ri, Samsan-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon Metropolitan City, South Korea. It is a long beach on Seimo Island in the West Sea of Ganghwa Island. The beach stretches about 1 kilometer, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the West Sea and the enchanting sea sunset. You can also experience the simple joy of picking up seashells, especially as a tidal flat about…
Located within the Munhak Main Stadium in Nam-gu, Incheon Metropolitan City, South Korea, the Incheon Children's Museum is an experiential museum where children can touch and create things with their own hands. It is also the largest children’s museum in South Korea. The Incheon Children's Museum features various themed exhibition halls such as Global Village Exploration, Science Exploration, Parish Studies, Library Research, and Dinosaur Adventure...
Songdo Convensia is located in Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon Metropolitan City, South Korea. It is an international-level convention and exhibition center spanning 54,000 square meters. With a distinctive exterior that resembles the Sydney Opera House in Australia, its interior boasts high-end, stunningly beautiful decor design, and it is often used as…
Suyeong Beach is located on Ye Island, a beautiful island in Bukdo-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon Metropolitan City, South Korea. It is beloved by residents of Seoul and nearby cities for its affordable prices and picturesque scenery. Every summer, the beach becomes lively with visitors from all over. The seawater here is very clean, and the sandy beach is...
Masian Beach is located near Incheon International Airport on Youlong Island in Ewong-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon Metropolitan City, South Korea. It is a unique spot where you can see both sandbars and white sandy beaches, making it one of the most notable tourist destinations in Incheon. At low tide, large black sandbars emerge along the shore alongside glistening white sands,...
Fairy Rock Coast is located on Yongyo Island in Eulwang-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, and earned its name due to its resemblance to a woman. To this day, Fairy Rock Coast remains relatively unknown to tourists, thus preserving its tranquil and natural seascape. One side of the coast features a cluster of uniquely shaped rocks, while the central area is covered with scattered seashells. Visitors who come specifically to see it…
The Incheon International Airport Traditional Culture Experience Hall is located in the departure area on the 3rd floor of Incheon International Airport. It offers travelers bound for the Americas, Europe, Asia, and other destinations a space to experience Korean traditional culture while waiting for their flights. All passengers in the 3rd-floor departure area can use the experience hall free of charge. The Incheon International Airport Traditional Culture Experience Hall...
The Incheon Landing War Memorial is located at 525 Yuyeondong, Yeonsu District, Incheon Metropolitan City. It is a war memorial that opened in 1984 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Incheon's port opening. The museum primarily honors the historic event during the Korean War when General Douglas MacArthur of the United Nations Command successfully led the Incheon Landing Operation, which turned the tide of the war...
Incheon Freedom Park is located on Eungbong Mountain in Songhak-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon Metropolitan City. Initially known as Universal Park, it was also referred to by Japanese forces as West Park (corresponding to East Park, which they used as a shrine). On October 3, 1957, a bronze statue of General Douglas MacArthur—who commanded the Inchon Landing—was erected in the park...
Geumwi Island consists of three islands—Gudoo, Dongdo, and Seodo—also known as the Three Islands, and is one of the most famous tourist islands in Yeosu, South Korea. Legend has it that at the foot of Suywolsan Mountain on Seodo, 30 meters deep in the sea, lies a massive phallic-shaped rock where a great Confucian scholar was born, hence the rock is called "Munpil Rock." It is also said...
Yeosu's White Island is located 28 kilometers east of the famous Geoje Island and consists of 39 large and small islets, divided into Upper White Island and Lower White Island. The island features steep cliffs, rugged rocks, and ever-changing scenery, making it one of the most picturesque spots in Yeosu and one of Korea’s Seventh Scenic Heritage Sites. It is said that White Island got its name because…
Incheon Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge located in Incheon Metropolitan City, South Korea, connecting the Songdo International Business District and Incheon International Airport. When it opened to traffic in October 2009, it became the second bridge linking Yeongjong Island and Incheon after Yeongjong Bridge. As of October 2010, Incheon Bridge was the longest cable-stayed bridge in South Korea...
Jinnamgwan is located in the downtown area of Yeosu, South Korea, and can be easily accessed via multiple city bus routes. Legend has it that it was first built in 1599 by Yi Si-yeon, successor to Yi Sun-sin, on the site where the original Jinhai Tower had been burned down. In 1664, Provincial Governor Yi Do-bin carried out various expansions...
Wutong Island is an island under the jurisdiction of Yeosu City, South Korea, just a 10-minute drive from downtown Yeosu. With its beautiful scenery, fresh air, and well-equipped tourism facilities, it is one of the must-visit attractions when traveling to Yeosu. The island covers a total area of 125,620.4 square meters, and is covered with more than 2...
Hwansangam is located on the edge of Dosan Island under the jurisdiction of Yeosu City, South Korea. It was originally a nunnery called Won tong am built by the Silla monk Wonhyo during the reign of Queen Seondeok. During the Goryeo Dynasty, it was renamed Geum ao am by the monk Yoon Pil, and then in the 41st year of King Sukjong’s reign in the Joseon Dynasty (1715), the monk In Mok witnessed the beautiful rising sun on the horizon of the South Sea...
Tudo Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge connecting Bongseondong in Yeosu City and Rightudong in Tudo-myeon, Yeosu, South Korea. With a total length of 450 meters, its foundation was laid in December 1980, and it was officially completed in December 1984. It is the largest four-way opening bridge in South Korea and is most notable for its dazzling night view, making it a must-see…
Gwaneumdo Lighthouse is located on Gwaneumdo Island, under the jurisdiction of Yeosu City. Built in 1905, it is the second oldest lighthouse in South Korea and the earliest to be established on the country’s southern coast. Since it was first lit in 1905, the lighthouse has guided ships in the nearby waters consistently for over a century…
Yeosu City is located in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It is a beautiful port city situated right in the middle of South Korea’s southern coastline. As an ocean tourism and fisheries hub, it is surrounded by 365 large and small islands and pristine waters such as the renowned Yeoja Bay, Gamak Bay, and Jangsu Bay. It is known worldwide as an international hub for marine tourism, leisure, and sports. Yeosu City is famous for its…