Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Attractions in Incheon


Incheon Jayu Park

The first western style park in Korea. During April, cherry trees are in full bloom. The Port of Incheon and Wolmido may be seen from the peak of Jayu Park. There is a statue of the General Mcarthur in the middle of the Jayu Park (below), in order to celebrate success of  'The Operation Chromite'.


Wolmido Island

In Wolmido, there are cultural streets, stroll courses, an amusement park, and various cultural performances going on.


Incheon Grand Park

One of the biggest parks in Incheon with natural greens spanning extensively across the park. It is made up of various themes (a zoo, a bike plaza, a rose park and more).


Gyehangjang Street and Chinatown

Exotic culture may be experienced amidst buildings in Gyehangjang Street and the Chinatown area which were constructed during the same period when the Port of Incheon opened.

Songdo Central Park

First park in Korea with man-made waterways created using  seawater. It boasts water taxis and various walking trails.


Gyeongin Ara Waterway

A large-scale rock festival participated by famous rock musicians in Korea and all over the world.
First waterway in Korea connecting the lower Han River to the Western Sea. Bordered by long trails, it is good for riding bikes.


Ganghwa-do Island

Also known as a 'museum without a roof,' Ganghwa-do has many scenic attractions (dolmens(below), Gwangseongbo, Jeondeungsa temple etc.) that reflect its colorful history and diverse culture. It attracts many tourists due to its close proximity to the metropolitan area.



Sorae Port

A port in the middle of a city, it is a place with unique scenery. Sorae Wetland Ecological Park boasts exotic landscapes and in particular, cheap and tasty webfoot octopus.

Incheon Metropolitan City Museum

Incheon Metropolitan City Museum opened in April 1946 as the first public museum in Korea. It has 3 exhibition halls and other exhibition areas.

Sudoguksan Museum of Housing and Living

Take a trip through time when you visit Sudoguksan Museum of Housing & Living, where the old houses of Sudoguksan are restored and exhibited to give you a taste of life in the 60s and 70s of Incheon city.


Above photos show some of attranctions in Incheon where Kyeong-In Women's University is located.
While you study Korean in KIWU during weekdays, on the weekend you can visit a lot of attractions including above.

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