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Many people tend to think of Incheon as simply a gateway city to Seoul. The city does actually boast a huge, modern airport. Incheon International Airport is so large, that it houses a casino, golf coarse, and a spa. But, there’s so much more to the city than just a place to catch a connecting flight. There are beaches, temples, a vibrant Chinatown, a great local market for tasty regional street food, and more. Here are our top reasons to visit Incheon South Korea.
Nestled between two mountains, you’ll find 727 acres of beauty nestled right in the city. Incheon Grand Park boasts a botanical garden, gorgeous lakes, and in the spring months, plenty of lovely cherry blossoms in bloom. Summer and autumn also offer picture perfect vistas, with roses in abundance in the warm moths, and colorful fall leaves appearing as weather turns cooler. It’s a perfect place for a bike ride along tree lined paths, or just a charming place to unwind and relax.
If you don’t consider it a vacation unless there’s a beach involved,you’re in luck. Eurwangni Beach is located quite close to the airport, and offers everything from swimming to jet skis. The water is relatively shallow here, but the stretch of white sand offers a lovely respite from the city. It’s also known for its exquisite sunsets. Incheon sits on the Yellow Sea, so it’s not hard to find shoreline to walk along if you’d rather just go for a leisurely stroll along the sand and surf. This area of the world also has the second biggest tidal differences between high and low tides on earth. It makes for interesting viewing watching the tides change, if you get the chance.
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If you want to indulge your inner child, Incheon gives you two excellent locations to do so. First off, there’s Wolmido Island. The island is located about 1km off the coast, and can be reached via monorail. Once there, you’ll find an amusement park, a wide boardwalk along the shoreline, and plenty of amazing sushi and seafood restaurants. Next up is Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village. Here Disney characters, bright and cheerful street art, and fairy tale characters come alive. The area was once populated by run down buildings, but the Korean government revamped it in the most colorful way possible. The place does tend to get fairly busy by afternoon, so try to get there early.
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Get a taste of the local culture, literally by heading to Incheon’s Chinatown and Sinpo International Market. The market is where foodies will want to go to try out some authentic Korean street food. Not to be missed are such regional favorites as kimbap and the spicy rice cakes. But, you should probably try something from every stall, just to be thorough. When you’ve finished there, head on over to Chinatown and walk off some of those calories. You’ll walk through some gorgeous gates and down lively pedestrian paths. Here you’ll find museums, shops, more street food, and restaurants selling a local dish called jajangmyun. It’s a noodle dish served with a black bean sauce and was invented in Incheon. So, you should totally try it to get the full Incheon experience.
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This stunning temple was built over a thousand years ago, and is located in the Samrangseong Fortress. It was originally constructed as a sanctuary, and a place to enshrine family ancestors. There are many smaller temples within the grounds. But regardless of sizes, the thing they all share are beautiful and intricate carvings. The whole place is gorgeously landscaped and offers a peaceful escape from the busier parts of Incheon.
