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Baedari Secondhand Bookstore Alley (배다리 헌책방 골목)

Baedari Secondhand Bookstore Alley (배다리 헌책방 골목)

2023-11-08

3 Geumgok-ro, Dong-gu, Incheon

Baedaeri Secondhand Bookstore Alley is a representative location of Incheon's past and the life of people living here. The street is home to five bookstores that sell books on every topic, from art and music to traditional medicine, children's literature, and dictionaries. The entrance to the alley also features murals of life in the past. Recently, the street was used as a filming location for the drama "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016)," making it an extremely popular spot to visit.

Subong Park (수봉공원)

Subong Park (수봉공원)

2024-02-16

84 Subongan-gil, Michuhol-gu, Incheon

Subong Park, situated at the base of Subongsan Mountain in Incheon, is designed around the mountain and offers an array of facilities for both recreation and relaxation. The park features walking trails, a lawn area, an artificial waterfall, an outdoor theater, and basketball courts, catering to a wide range of interests and activities. A notable highlight is Subong Tower, located at the park's summit, which provides visitors with a sweeping panoramic view of downtown Incheon. This makes Subong Park an ideal destination for those looking to engage in physical activity or unwind amidst the bustling city environment.

Wolmi Culture Street & Moonlight Music Fountain (월미문화의거리 & 달빛음악분수)

Wolmi Culture Street & Moonlight Music Fountain (월미문화의거리 & 달빛음악분수)

2023-11-08

252 Wolmi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

Wolmi Culture Street is a pedestrian-only street located in Wolmido, one of Incheon's major attractions. The street is lined with benches for people to rest, and one can usually find artists here drawing portraits. The street passes Wolmi Park and Wolmi Observatory, providing outstanding views of Incheon Port and the Wolmido area. Family visitors and couples enjoy stopping by Wolmi Theme Park to enjoy the amusement rides. The Moonlight Music Fountain is rather small in size, but is a beloved attraction of Wolmi Culture Street.

Sinsimodo Islands (신시모도 (신도ㆍ시도ㆍ모도))

Sinsimodo Islands (신시모도 (신도ㆍ시도ㆍ모도))

2025-06-30

Bukdo-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon


Sinsimodo Islands is comprised of the three islands of Sindo, Sido, and Modo. Referred to as brother islands, visitors can explore all three islands in one day on bicycle thanks to bridges that connect the islands together. Attractions on the islands include Gubongsan Mountain, Haedanghwa Dulle-gil Trail, Sugihaebyeon Beach, Baemikkumi Sculpture Park, and more. Gubongsan Mountain, located on Sindo Island, features a forest trail that is easy to walk on, making it easy to enjoy the azaleas and cherry blossoms that bloom each spring. Baemikkumi Sculpture Park, featuring artworks of Lee Ilho before the background of the sea, is especially popular among couples.

Songnidan-gil Street (송리단길)

Songnidan-gil Street (송리단길)

2025-01-23

Baekjegobun-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, and surrounding areas

Located south of the eastern side of Seokchon Lake, this street is home to numerous restaurants and cafes. Its name comes from the combination of Songpa-dong and Gyeongnidan-gil Street in Itaewon, Seoul, meaning the “Gyeongnidan-gil Street of Songpa-dong.” This street began as an otherwise unremarkable street that faced the eastern side of Seokchon Lake. Today’s “Songnidan-gil Street” came to be as cafes moved into the neighborhood, followed by restaurants and photography studios. Songnidan-gil Street is a popular hangout for young Seoulites in the southeastern side of Seoul, so on weekends, one can often find them conversing in cafes, going for drinks in bars, or waiting in line for the hottest restaurants in the neighborhood. 

Suamgol Café Street(수암골 카페거리)

Suamgol Café Street(수암골 카페거리)

2023-10-26

Su-dong, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

This is a collection of cafés that are situated on a road above Suamgol Village, in Uamsan Mountain, Cheongju. Most of the cafés have terraces, which afford them a view of Cheongju city center and the night view of the city after dark. One can also opt to visit the nearby Suamgol Park and the Drama Filming Site.

Incheondaegyo Bridge Observatory (인천대교전망대)

2023-11-07

30-9 Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

Incheondaegyo Bridge Observatory is located in the best spot to appreciate the bridge's beauty, stretching across the open sea. Visitors can enjoy the view from the ocean scope in the uniquely designed container building, or sit on one of the benches that line the wooden walkway. The view inland shows the skyscrapers of Songdo.

Osaek Green Yard Hotel (오색탄산온천)

2023-10-27

34 Daecheongbong-gil, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Osaek Green Yard Hotel offers Holon Immunity Wellness, a health experience that focuses on Holon immunity, wellbeing, happiness, and fitness. The hotel is located in a forest at an altitude of 647 m, perfect for rest and relaxation. The hotel also uses natural mineral water with a 21.5-23% higher concentration of oxygen for speedy recovery. Guests can enjoy the view of Seoraksan National Park from their rooms.

Mireuseom Island (미르섬)

2023-10-27

368 Geumbyeok-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Mireuseom Island is covered in a blanket of beautiful plants every fall, from cosmos to pink muhly, broom cypress and pearl millet. The pink muhly growing along the Geumgang River is a popular photo spot. The beautiful landscape unfolds the longer you walk towards Gongjudaegyo Bridge.

Wonju Bangye-ri Ginkgo Tree (원주 반계리 은행나무)

2023-10-27

42 Banjeori 2-gil, Munmak-eup, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

The ginkgo tree in Bangye-ri, Wonju has been protected as a natural monument since its designation on January 31, 1964. The exact age of the tree is unknown, but it is estimated to be over 800 years old. The tree reaches a total x_height of 33 meters, with a crown stretching 37.5 meters east-west, and 31 meters north-south. According to the legend about the tree's origin, it was planted by a member of the Seongju Lee family, who stopped for a drink of water here and left his staff standing in the ground when he left. The staff then grew into the tree. Another legend about the tree states there is a white snake living in the tree, which is why it has grown so strong and big today. The local farmers believe they will have a good harvest if the whole tree turns gold in fall.