Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village (송월동 동화마을) - Area information - Korea travel information

Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village (송월동 동화마을)

11.6Km    76428     2023-11-09

38 Donghwamaeul-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-764-7494

Songwol-dong was named for its view of the moon between the pine forest. The opening of Incheon Port in 1883 led to the start of many foreigners coming into the area for settlement, and it turned into a rich village. However, young people gradually moved out, leaving the village in a state of stagnation. As such, a renovation project was brought about to improve the development of the village by decorating with murals and sculptures of classic fairy tales.

Korean-Chinese Cultural Center (한중문화관)

Korean-Chinese Cultural Center (한중문화관)

11.6Km    32391     2021-02-26

238, Jemullyang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-760-7860

The Korean-Chinese Cultural Center, located within Incheon Chinatown, was built to facilitate mutual understanding between Korea and China by learning more on each other's culture, history, economy and society. Diverse performances are available, along with special exhibitions, and Chinese cultural lectures. The Chinese cultural experience corner and reading room on Korean-Chinese history & culture are put in place for visitors to enjoy while learning. In addition, on the weekends, Chinese language classes for Koreans, Korean language classes for foreigners, free movie screenings, and other exhibits are also available.

Cafe Cha Chinatown Branch (카페 차 차이나타운점)

Cafe Cha Chinatown Branch (카페 차 차이나타운점)

11.7Km    0     2024-01-04

20 Chinatown-ro 59beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon

This is the Chinatown branch of Cafe Cha, famous for its Dalgona Milk Tea in Seongsu-dong. In addition to the representative menu items, Dalgona Milk Tea and Dalgona Coffee, the café also offers signature blended teas with pretty names such as Dasichaeum (one more fill), Hyanggiroum (fragrant), Neogeureoum (merciful), and Singgeureoum (refreshing). It also has a variety of dessert menus, with the most popular dessert being Dalgona Butter Salt Bread. The café has a large parking lot, and customers can use it for 90 minutes free of charge.

Incheon Chinatown (인천 차이나타운)

11.7Km    127872     2023-11-08

20 Chinatown-ro 59beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-777-1330

Incheon's Chinatown came into being with the opening of Incheon Port in 1883 and Incheon's designation as an extraterritoriality of the Ching dynasty in the following year. In the past, the area held many stores trading goods imported from China, but currently most Chinese businesses in the area are restaurants. Today, the residents of Chinatown are mostly 2nd or 3rd generation Chinese, descendents of the early Chinese settlers. The area harbors many of the flavors of China, while the traditional culture of the first generation is preserved.

Eurwang-ri Beach (을왕리해수욕장)

Eurwang-ri Beach (을왕리해수욕장)

11.7Km    118361     2023-11-08

16-15 Yongyuseo-ro 302beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-747-0110

Eurwang-ri Beach, located in Jung-gu, Incheon, was designated as a National Tourist Site in 1986. Approximately 700 meters in length with an average depth of only 1.5 meters, the beautiful white sand beach is known for amazing sunsets. The beach also has a large grass field and accommodations for those who enjoy various sports. Visitors can also rent boats for fishing.

Gonghwachun (공화춘)

Gonghwachun (공화춘)

11.7Km    0     2024-01-04

43 Chinatown-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

Gonghwachun, one of the Chinese restaurants in Chinatown, opened in 1905 and is famous as the birthplace of jjajangmyeon. The original Gonghwachun building is currently used as Jjajangmyeon Museum, and the current Gonghwachun main branch operates in a building that was founded in 2004. Among the various menus, Gonghwachun Jjajangmyeon is a must-try. This signature menu serves the noodles and the black bean sauce separately. The sauce contains a various ingredients cut in large bite-sized pieces, making it even more delicious. It also offers various course menu options, including lunch, couple, and family courses.

Cheongil Jogyeji Stairway (청일조계지 경계 계단)

Cheongil Jogyeji Stairway (청일조계지 경계 계단)

11.7Km    1     2024-01-09

Seollin-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon

The border stairs of the Sino-Japanese Concession (an exclusive residential area set up for foreigners to live freely in ports opened for foreign trade) are located on a steep hill southwest of Jayu Park. It is a meaningful attraction with a history of about 120 years. The concession areas are divided into the Qing Dynasty concession on the left and the Japanese concession on the right with the stone stairs in the center. The buildings on the left and right clearly show each country's architectural styles and characteristics of the past.

Fairy Tale Village Dolphin Pizza (동화마을 돌고래피자)

Fairy Tale Village Dolphin Pizza (동화마을 돌고래피자)

11.7Km    5737     2024-02-16

9-1 Donghwamaeuran-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon

Fairy Tale Village Dolphin Pizza is famous for its signature dish, Dolphin Pizza. It takes inspiration from the street food classic, bungeoppang (fish-shaped bun with red bean filling), but with a twist: it's filled with pizza ingredients instead. This innovative and portable street food is created by pouring flour batter into a dolphin-shaped baking frame and then stuffing it with pizza fillings. Additionally, the menu offers a variety of other fillings, including bulgogi, corn cheese, steak, cream, and red beans, catering to a wide range of tastes.

Incheon Port Cruise Terminal (인천항 크루즈터미널)

11.7Km    0     2024-02-16

438 Gukjehangman-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

The Incheon Port Cruise Terminal, which opened its doors in April 2019, serves as a docking point for large cruise ships. It features a two-level structure, with the first floor dedicated to arrivals and the second floor designated for departures. To enhance the experience for travelers arriving by cruise ship, the terminal offers a complimentary shuttle bus service that provides convenient access to major tourist destinations within Incheon. Notable nearby attractions include Incheon Chinatown and Wolmido Island.

Best Western Harbor Park Hotel (베스트웨스턴 하버파크호텔)

Best Western Harbor Park Hotel (베스트웨스턴 하버파크호텔)

11.7Km    14769     2020-04-01

217, Jemullyang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-770-9500

Located within 40 minutes of the Incheon International Airport in downtown Incheon, Harbor Park Hotel is a themed hotel with a panoramic view of Incheon’s Chinatown to the west and the beautiful ocean to the east.

The hotel caters largely to business guests and is equipped with a grand ballroom that seats 500, a meeting room with state-of-the-art facilities, and an international business lounge.

All of the 213 guestrooms have free, high-speed internet connections and wide closets. Not merely a standard business hotel, Harbor Park also offers king-size beds with luxury bedding, flat screen TVs with satellite channels, and a fitness center with modern equipment, personal trainers, and an ocean view.

The hotel’s buffet-style restaurant serves dishes demonstrating the refined sensibilities of its world-class cooks and each dish is as artistic as it is delicious. At the Sky Lounge, guests can further enjoy the good life by listening to live music and gazing out over the ocean.