Ich'on Travel Guide

 
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Explore Ich'on

Things to Do  

The Sword Rock of Seolbong Mountain

The Sword Rock of Seolbong Mountain, Ich'on

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Yeongwolam Temple

Yeongwolam Temple, Ich'on

 jckim Says:  soon 

Three Brothers Rock

Three Brothers Rock, Ich'on

 jckim Says:  Symbol of Icheon City 

Seolbong Fortress

Seolbong Fortress, Ich'on

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Seolbong Citizens Park

Seolbong Citizens Park, Ich'on

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Ceramic Village

Ceramic Village, Ich'on

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Hotels  

Miranda: Most prominent hotel in Ichon

Miranda: Most prominent hotel in Ichon, Ich'on

 etokar Says:  I stayed at the Miranda for over 7 weeks. The wait staff is courteous and responsive. Most speak English fairly well. If you're staying in an “ordinary” room, you will find a small stocked refrigerator but little else in the way of amenities. The bottled water (two per day)... 

Hotel Miranda Ichon

Hotel Miranda Ichon, Ich'on

 vincentf Says:  A modest hotel located near the Jisan Forest Resort. 

Transportation  

Bus Terminal

Bus Terminal, Ich'on

 jckim Says:  Seoul to Icheon by BusBuses run every 15minutes from 6:30am to 9:40pm at the East Seoul Terminal.Express buses run every half hour from 6:20am to 9:20pm at the Gangnam Express Terminal.It takes about one hour from both stations. 

Traveling to Seoul

Traveling to Seoul, Ich'on

 etokar Says:  The express bus terminal to Seoul is an easy walk from the Miranda hotel. One way bus fare costs 3300 won and takes about one hour. It will drop you off at the East Seoul Bus terminal. From there is costs only 700 won to get almost anywhere in Seoul by subway. Be careful... 

Shopping  

Ceramic Shop

Ceramic Shop, Ich'on

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Ceramic Shop

Ceramic Shop, Ich'on

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Its not Tokyo but its the best Ichon has to offer: The "Ginza" Prominade

Its not Tokyo but its the best Ichon has to offer: The "Ginza" Prominade, Ich'on

 etokar Says:  The downtown shopping district in Ichon (i call it the The "Ginza Prominade") is about five city blocks long reserved for pedestrian traffic. But as always here in Korea, watch for the speeding delivery boys on their motor scooters. To them, sidewalks are just another narrow... 

Local Customs  

Ceramic Kiln

Ceramic Kiln, Ich'on

 jckim Says:  soon 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Disgusting habit!

Disgusting habit!, Ich'on

 etokar Says:  Maybe it was just the time of year in which I visited Korea, Jan - Mar, but one of the most vulgar things I experienced while during my stay were the Koreans propencity to spit. And I'm not just talking quiet clearing of throat but that load nasal clearling hocking followed... 

Tourist Traps  

A Gay nightclub run by the mafia.

A Gay nightclub run by the mafia., Ich'on

 etokar Says:  Stay out of the hotel night club at the Hotel Miranda. Although they have live bands on weekends, it’s a complete waste of time and money. Its a large place but sparsely attended. That should tell you something right there. There is no cover charge but one beer will cost you... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Main Street of Icheon City

Main Street of Icheon City, Ich'on

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Jar Fountain

Jar Fountain, Ich'on

 jckim Says:  soon 

Sports & Outdoors  

Jisan Forest Resort

Jisan Forest Resort, Ich'on

 vincentf Says:  This is a ski resort located about an hour's drive south of Seoul. 

The Place

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 A modest hotel located near the Jisan Forest Resort. 

 

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Ichon, in Kyonggi-do Province

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 Ichon is a small city by Korean standards. Its about 60 km south of Seoul and is best know for the OB brewery and Hynix Semiconductor fabs located there. It also proclaims itself to be the center of... 

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City of Rice and Ceramics

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 All Korean people's best known for Icheon-si, it is the City of Rice and Ceramics. Top quality Rice of Korea, Icheon Rice called Jinsangmi, was regarded as quite rare and of special quailty, and was a... 

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Ichon

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 This is a city located south of Seoul, about an hour's drive. I came here to ski at the nearby Jisan Forest Resort. 

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