Why You Need to Spend Your Vacation in Incheon, South Korea
Published by Travel Me,
A vibrant metropolis situated in the northwest of South Korea Incheon is its third largest city and the home of the main airport of Seoul, Incheon International Airport, and the thriving Incheon Port. With golden beaches, and vast green spaces including Incheon Grand Park, this spectacular city offers a myriad of experiences for discerning travellers. Delve into some of the unique encounters to understand why you must plan your next vacation in Incheon.
Explore the fascinating streets
Explore the numerous streets in Incheon that retain traces of the city’s long and intriguing history as done by visitors who choose a luxury apartment in Incheon. This is an ideal way to gather more about the city.
Chinatown Street – Red roofs and signboards catch your eyes in this unmistakable Chinatown area with localized Chinese restaurants serving familiar Chinese cuisine and Chinese shops attracting visitors who opt to use a luxury apartment in Incheon. This is the original settlement area of Chinese immigrants to South Korea.
Songdo Canal Walk – Originally known as NC Cube Canal Walk, this artificial waterway is a short walk from Oakwood Premier Incheon. It is a repurposed commercial district with shopping, dining etc. serving different clientele. The area has a lot of charm for exploration.
Samgukji Mural Street and Chohanji Mural Street – These two colourful streets with murals are meaningful with depictions of Chinese History. From the end of Samgukji Street, you can take a short walk to Chohanji Street.
Bupyeong Culture Street – This street is home to Bupyeong Underground Shopping Mall which entered the Gunness Book of Records as a shopping mall having the greatest number of stores per area. The street has been a hub of Incheon for over 60 years with many modern shops existing with olden-day shops providing fond reminiscences of the past.
Go clicking at famous IG-worthy Spots
Incheon provides visitors with memorable IG-worthy locations making your visit even more memorable not only for the images but also by providing interest and intrigue for visitors. These offer delightful backdrops.
The Oido Red Lighthouse – A popular filming location for Korean TV, this stunning lighthouse with a bright red exterior has been built to enhance tourism to the fishing village on Oido Island. Once you capture the images enjoy the incredible view from the top of the lighthouse.
Uiseondang – This is the sole Chinese Shrine in South Korea and the traditional place of worship for the Chinese in South Korea situated in Chinatown. A fine backdrop for your memorable shoot in Chinatown.
Jayu Park - The first park in the country in Western Style, this space takes up the entire Eungbongsan Mountain. This site is unique in providing a season-based backdrop, the most spectacular being during the cherry blossom season at which period visitors throng the park to get the best backdrop.
Embrace the beaches
Surrounded by the sea on three sides the nation is also blessed with beaches providing a distinct charm each season and visitors can enjoy these different vistas.
Geojampo Beach – Easily accessed by subway or by train Geojampo Beach offers a great experience of golden sand by the lovely West Sea. With many restaurants around this is ideal for a day out at the beach offering breathtaking views of sunrise and sunset.
Eurwangni Beach – The closest to the capital, this famous beach is ideal for swimming and other marine sports with an excellent set-up for food and drink and sports activities.
The food scene
The food scene in Incheon, like the rest of the country, is most enjoyable when you try out street food. However, many restaurants offer mouthwatering local dishes. A wide array of local delicacies and popular dishes can be tasted by checking out both types of eating. Read through to discover some of the favourite street food of visitors.
Haemul pa jeon (seafood & green onion pancake) – Resembling a pizza, this tasty snack is made with seafood and green peppers and served at many street food places.
Korean Fried Hot Dog – Another popular street food enjoyed by locals and visitors the sausage covered in Kimchi and fried or covered with potato and fried etc. making them an addictive snack.
Dakgagjeong (deep fried chicken) – This fried chicken, unlike other fried chicken is dribbled with a sweet and sour sauce and this street food is relished by all.