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Horyonggoksan Mountain (호룡곡산)

Horyonggoksan Mountain (호룡곡산)

11.8 Km    4666     2024-02-16

Muui-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon

Horyonggoksan Mountain, the tallest peak on Muuido Island at 245 meters above sea level, offers breathtaking views on clear days. From its summit, one can see Incheon Port and Incheon International Airport in the distance, as well as islands in the West Sea. The mountain is also home to intriguing and mysterious rock formations such as Horangbawi Rock, Bucheobawi Rock, and Madangbawi Rock. Additionally, a decked trail along the coastal road at the mountain's base provides a scenic walk with views of the coast.

Glass Island Museum (유리섬박물관)

12.6 Km    16995     2024-02-21

254 Buheung-ro, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do

Glass Island Museum is a place where you can appreciate the works of glass sculpture artists. It comprises the Glass Island Gallery, which showcases the intricate process of crafting glass into exquisite art pieces, and the Macart Gallery, which displays a diverse array of contemporary artworks, including paintings, sculptures, installations, and videos. Moreover, the museum features an Outdoor Sculpture Park and an Education and Experience Center where visitors can engage in hands-on experiences, crafting their own glass art.

Muuido Island (무의도)

13.1 Km    93174     2024-03-07

310-11 Daemuui-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-760-8855

Muuido Island is an island located in Jung-gu, Incheon. In the past, it was accessible only by boat, but with the opening of Muuidaegyo Bridge, vehicular access became possible. Surrounding Muuido Island are other islands such as Silmido Island and Somuuido Island, which are connected by bridges, making them easily reachable. There is a beautiful beach called Hanagae Beach, and trekking trails on Muuido Island offer stunning views of the sea.

Hanagae Beach (하나개해수욕장)

13.2 Km    55315     2024-03-07

310-11 Daemuui-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-751-8833

Hanagae Beach, located on the western side of Muuido Island, offers a 1km-long sandy beach during high tide and reveals expansive tidal flats during low tide. It is renowned for its stunning sunset views. With shallow waters, it is a popular destination for family trips. At the Hanagae Recreation Area located behind the beach, visitors can enjoy activities such as horseback riding, ATV riding, and Sea Sky World Zip Line.

Jamjindo Island (잠진도)

Jamjindo Island (잠진도)

16.3 Km    51818     2021-07-24

144, Jamjindo-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-832-3031

Located in Jung-gu, Incheon, Jamjindo Island is a small island connected with Yeongjongdo Island. A road from the mainland to the island makes access to Jamjindo much more convenient. Its sunset views of mud flats dyed fantastic shades of red by the setting sun attract many visitors to take pictures and to dig out clams at low tide.

There are also crowds of visitors waiting to take the short (just 5 minute) ferry ride to Muuido Island (famous for connecting to Silmido Island) at the ferry dock in Jamjindo Island. Visitors should check the schedule of the ferry in advance as the ferry may not run to Muuido Island at low tide.

Eurwangni Beach, Hanagae Beach, and Deokgyo Beach are easily accessible to the island.

Geojampo Beach (거잠포해변)

Geojampo Beach (거잠포해변)

16.5 Km    18591     2021-12-09

11, Jamjindo-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-760-7532

Although Geojampo beach is on the west coast, the estuary is facing the east allowing for a great view of the sunset and sunrise. The nearby Maedo Island is also called Sharkseom Island because it creates the shape of a shark's fin. The sunlight along the ocean creates a beautiful view during sunrise and sunset. The beach is lined with pine trees and has white sand, making it a popular family vacation destination. There are plans to develop the area to an international vacation destination.

Jebudo Coastal Trail (Jebikkori-gil) (제부도 해안산책로(제비꼬리길))

16.8 Km    42470     2023-02-03

Jebu-ri, Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Jebudo is a small island in the sea situated right off of Hwaseong-si and, here, the water parts twice a day like the "Miracle of Moses" to open up a path to access the island. It is a quaint and quiet island with a total area of 1.0 square kilometers and a coastline stretching for some 12 kilometers. It is not far from the Metropolitan Area and is easily accessible by various means of transportation, which makes it a perfect day trip destination for families. Jebudo Coastal Trail is about 1-kilometer-long and 1.5-meter-wide that continues from a quay and winds around Tapjaesan before reaching the beach (also known as Malmeori). As you walk along the trail, you will find picturesque coastlines, rocks of unique, strange shapes, and vast, beautiful grasslands. The trail is a nature-friendly structure constructed after collecting opinions from locals and environmental groups so that it does not destroy the natural landscape. It is a great place for families and lovers to take a light stroll whether at high tide or when it turns into a tidal flat at low tide. Jebudo is home to many different kinds of tasty clams, which is why you will find that most nearby restaurants serve grilled clams as well as noodle soup featuring Manila clams. The sunset viewed from Jebudo is widely known as one of the most beautiful on the entire west coast.

Nueseom Lighthouse Observatory (누에섬 등대전망대)

Nueseom Lighthouse Observatory (누에섬 등대전망대)

16.9 Km    37938     2024-02-22

17-156 Daebuhwanggeum-ro, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do

Nueseom Lighthouse Observatory is a lighthouse and observatory located on the small uninhabited Nueseom Island, just off the coast of Tando Port in Daebudo Island. Serving to aid the safe navigation of ships along the Seohae Coast and providing opportunities for coastal tourism and natural learning. On the first and second floors, visitors can view exhibitions related to Nueseom Island and lighthouses both domestically and internationally. On the third floor, panoramic views of the sea are available.

Parkwood Hotel (호텔 파크우드)

17.0 Km    2974     2020-04-17

34, Masiran-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-752-8281

Parkwood Hotel is a transit passenger hotel, located just 5 minutes from Incheon International Airport. It also offers great views of nearby Muuido and Silmido Islands floating on the sea. Guests can enjoy walking along the coast, just three minutes from the hotel. The balconies look out over the ocean, offering a stunning sunset view. The hotel also offers business services for easy work while traveling.

Incheon Bridge (인천대교)

Incheon Bridge (인천대교)

17.1 Km    33166     2019-08-28

3, Incheondaegyo Expressway, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-745-8000

Incheon Bridge is the longest bridge in Korea with the 21.39km long. It is ranked seventh in the world for its bridge length, sixth in the world ranking as a 18.38km long cable-stayed bridge, and fifth in the world ranking for its 800m gap between two main towers.

The bridge connects between Yeongjongdo Island, developing an international distribution complex as well as international airport, and Songdo Island, growing an international business city, within 20 minutes. Also, it grants easy to access to Gyeongin Expressway No. 2 and 3, and Seohaean Expressway by shortening more than 40 minutes to arrive at Incheon International Airport.