Incheon Things To Do

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There are many islands surrounding this region of the Yellow Sea, and perhaps the most visited must be Yeongjong-Yeongyu Island where the Incheon International Airport is located (see photos). This is one of the biggest islands in this region, and there is a small airport town near to the airport where you can reach by taking airport bus number 223 (check with the airport bus counter at the arrival terminal).

There is a huge bridge linking Yeongjong-Yeongyu Island to the mainland of South Korea which you will pass by to get off this island. This bridge offers very beautiful scenery of the surrounding islands and sea (see the travelogue section for more photos), especially during low tide where you can see the red-coloured scenery of the shorelines. A map of the island is shown in the photos in case you are interested to visit this island :)

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	Full House Tip Rating:

By peemapat on December 11, 2005

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Cross the hill and see Full
House

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This house was built for filming the series "Full House". After the fimling end, it was arrange for tourists to visit. Now, fans of Full House from all over Asia come to visit this house. The entrance fee is 3000 Won. If you never watch this series, do not go or find this series to watch before go to this place.

Directions: From the pier, take the town bus. Tell the bus drive "Full House". He will drop you at the bicycle rent tent. From this point, you should rent the bicycle and ride along the way to Full House.

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	The sea and shorelines Tip Rating:

Updated By victorwkf on October 23, 2007

The shorelines around Incheon,
South Korea

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The sea and shorelines around Incheon are famous because of the tides. During low tide, a large portion of the shore is exposed as though someone has pull the plug on the sea. In fact it has the second biggest tidal differences of any location in the world (the top is at the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Canada). You will see the beautiful red coloured landscape (I think this is because of the red algae) during low tide and this is a sight which is hard to forget.

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	Incheon City Tip Rating:

Updated By victorwkf on October 23, 2007

Incheon town, South Korea

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Incheon is a metropolitan city and a major seaport on the west coast of South Korea, near to Seoul. It is home to about 2.5 million people and is regarded as part of the greater Seoul metropolitan area due to its close proximity to the capital.

Personally, I have not been to Incheon city but may do so the next time I visit South Korea. For those of you interested to get here, the Seoul subway and the Incheon subway systems are linked so you can take the subway from Seoul.

Another ways of reaching Incheon is by taking the frequent express buses from the Seoul Express Bus Terminal (should take less than 2 hours one-way).

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	Incheon International Airport Tip Rating:

Updated By victorwkf on October 23, 2007

Incheon International Airport,
South Korea

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Incheon International Airport was completed in 2001 and is one of the best airports in Asia. It is located on Yeongjong-Yeongyu Island in the Yellow Sea, about 1.25 hours West of Seoul by bus or car. The airport is huge (50 departure gates), curved shape and only has one terminal so far so it is easy to move around. Transport to Seoul is by the airport buses or taxis (there is no subway yet).

I find that the architecture of Incheon International Airport is very beautiful, and there are many shops at the transit area for last minute shopping before you leave (but the stuff there are expensive as you might expect). More information is at the official airport website below.

Website: http://www.airport.or.kr/eng/airport/

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	Hangang River Tip Rating:

Updated By victorwkf on October 23, 2007

Hangang River near Seoul,
South Korea

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The Hangang River (or Han River) is a major river passing through Seoul and empties into the shoreline at the Incheon area. During the journey from Incheon International Airport to Seoul, you will have a chance to see the beautiful scenery of this river, including the many bridges across the river as well as the parks and recreational facilities along its banks (especially in the Seoul area). More photos are at the travelogue section of this VT page.

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	Incheon Port Tip Rating:

By Ewingjr98 on January 16, 2006

Incheon Port

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Behind only Busan, Incheon boasts Korea's second largest port. With the tide changes measuring up to 10 meters, the port has created innovative flood gates to allow cargo traffic to pass 24 hours a day. The international passenger terminal offers trips to various cities in China including Tianjin, Cheongdo, Daeryeon, Shanghai and Dandong. The passenger terminal also has ferries to Jeju Island.

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	General MacArthur Monument Tip Rating:

Updated By Ewingjr98 on August 2, 2007

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High above the port of Incheon sits a monument dedicated to US General Douglas MacArthur to commemorate his daring amphibious invasion at Incheon on September 15, 1950. This date marks the beginning of the liberation of South Korea from the communists after the north had attacked anf pushed allied forces all the way south to Pusan. Though the war lasted almost three more years, this was certainly a key turning point and it guaranteed the south wasn't quickly defeated.

The 15-foot tall monument is located in Jaya Park which provides scenic vistas to Wolmi-do and the coast north of Incheon.

With the recurring anti-American sentiment in South Korea over issues such as North Korea's nuclear program, US military forces in South Korea, and the war in Iraq, the monument has become a popular spot for protests and counter-protests.

Directions: Take the Seoul subway Line 1 to Incheon Station. Cross the street, walk through Chinatown, and up to the top of the hill.

Website: http://www.lifeinkorea.com/Travel2/inchon/339

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	Chinatown Tip Rating:

Updated By Ewingjr98 on August 2, 2007

Peppers drying in
Chinatown, Incheon

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Incheon claims to host the only Chinatown in Korea. Chinatown is in Incheon due to Incheon being the seaport closest to mainland China, the home of an early Chinese consulate, and an easy destination for Chinese immigrants. Chinatown is hard to miss with its impressive Chinese gates marking the main entrances, as well as the distinctive, complex Chinese characters on many buildings. Chinatown sits in a prime location between Incheon Station and Jayu Park. The Chinese population of this area is said to have peaked at around 10,000 people in the 1940s, but is just a fraction of that size today.

Directions: Across the street from Incheon Station.

Website: http://www.lifeinkorea.com/Travel2/inchon/336

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	Wolmi-do Tip Rating:

Updated By Ewingjr98 on August 2, 2007

Wolmi-do at low tide

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Wolmi-do, or Wolmi Island, is not really an island anymore, but is connected to mainland Incheon forming a peninsula. This peninsula was the central point of the Incheon Invasion during the Korean War (there were three landing beaches: one at Wolmi-do, one to the north, and one to the south near the Incheon Landing Monument). Today Wolmi-do is a famous get-away for Seoul and Incheon residents, with its small amusement park, raw fish (Korean sushi) restaurants, wide boardwalk, and cool ocean breezes (really cold ocean breezes in January!).

Though Wolmi-do was recorded as the home for one of King Hyojong's royal palace in 1653, nothing remains of this residence. In the 1920s under Japanese rule, Wolmi-do became famous as a resort town. After the wars this area suffered, but was restored in 1989 when "Culture Street" was created, bringing thousands of visitors every day.