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Wangsan Beach (왕산해수욕장)

Wangsan Beach (왕산해수욕장)

11.5Km    2021-09-03

Eulwang-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-777-1330

Wangsan Beach is famous for its view of the setting sun, being designated the first of the Eight Sites of Yongyu. The red glow fading into the ocean is truly breathtaking, drawing in crowds throughout the year. The beach is also beautiful during the day, with a clean sandy shore backed by a lush pine forest. Wangsan Beach also has a more relaxed atmosphere compared to the nearby Eurwang-ri Beach. A campground is located near the beach, complete with autocamping, glamping, and caravan rental facilities.

Sinseung Banjeom (신승반점)

Sinseung Banjeom (신승반점)

11.5Km    2024-12-19

인천광역시 중구 차이나타운로44번길 31-3

This restaurant, run by the granddaughter of Gonghwachun’s founder Woo Hee-gwang, is best known for its signature yuni-jjajang—a sweet, savory sauce made with minced meat and vegetables, served separately from the noodles, similar to ganjjajang, and topped with a sunny-side-up fried egg. Other popular dishes include the chewy chapssal tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork in a sweet rice batter with sweet and sour sauce) and the samseon haemul nurungjitang (a three-delicacy sizzling rice soup with seafood).4

Incheon Airport Beach Hotel (인천공항비치호텔)

Incheon Airport Beach Hotel (인천공항비치호텔)

11.5Km    2021-02-26

373-1, Yongyuseo-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-751-1177

Incheon Airport Beach Hotel is a good place for both travelers seeking some quiet time alone and those who want to spend time with friends and family. Located just 15 minutes from Incheon International Airport by car, the Incheon Airport Beach Hotel is a good choice for travelers with early or late flights. It is also popular among summer vacationers visiting the neighboring Eulwangni, Wangsan, or Seonnyeobawi Beaches. The hotel operates a free shuttle bus to Incheon International Airport and nearby ferry docks to the islands. The guestrooms are decorated with comfortable and convenient amenities for tourists and business travelers. Subsidiary facilities include a night club, sports massage shop, and amusement arcade equipped with up-to-date facilities.

Seonnyeobawi Beach (선녀바위해수욕장)

11.5Km    2024-12-26

60 Seonnyeobawi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

Seonnyeobawi Beach is renowned for its stunning rock formations, especially the Seonnyeobawi Rock, attracting numerous visitors eager to witness the rock's striking silhouette against the sunset. Behind the Seonnyeobawi Rock, visitors can observe small, aged fishing boats and fishers at work on the quaint quay. In comparison to the more popular Eurwangni Beach nearby, Seonnyeobawi Beach usually experiences fewer crowds, making it a perfect spot for those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Seonnyeo Rock (선녀바위)

Seonnyeo Rock (선녀바위)

11.6Km    2021-06-02

21, Yongyu-ro 380beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-760-6478

Seonnyeo Rock is located near the Seoul metropolitan area, in the northern part of Yongyudo Island, past Masian Beach. The rock is named after the myth that a fairy came down on a rainbow to play on the beach. Artists come to recreate the scenery of the sharp rock against the ocean on their canvas as they listen to the waves crash. The beach is also popular among tourists at sunset, when the fading sun colors the sea around the rock.
On the other side is a small dock and old fishing boats. This beach is less crowded than Wangsan Beach or those in Eurwang-ri, making it the perfect spot for swimming and camping.
There is a pretty cafe up the hill from the rock and it is a great place for enjoying the ocean scenery with a cup of tea. On the other side of the cafe is a garden with pine trees, yet another beautiful spot to watch the sunset.

Jjajangmyeon Museum (짜장면박물관)

Jjajangmyeon Museum (짜장면박물관)

11.6Km    2024-12-23

56-14 Chinatown-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

Jjajangmyeon Museum is built in the former building of Gonghwachun, the official birthplace of jjajangmyeon, a food people of all ages love. Gonghwachun operated in this old-fashioned brick building until 1983, and the building was renovated as Jjajangmyeon Museum. It is the first jjajangmyeon-themed museum in Korea and consists of six permanent exhibition rooms and one special exhibition room. Visitors can see the birth and transformation of jjajangmyeon at a glance and the different types and recipes of jjajangmyeon. The special exhibition room presents exhibitions on a variety of topics every year. The reproduction of Gonghwachun’s original reception room and kitchen as well as the exhibition of how the metal delivery box changed over the years are also interesting.

Daechang Banjeom (대창반점)

Daechang Banjeom (대창반점)

11.6Km    2024-02-16

55-1 Chinatown-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

Daechang Banjeom is a Korean Chinese restaurant nestled in Chinatown, Incheon. The restaurant has built a dedicated base of regulars among both locals and tourists since it opened in the 1980s. It is famed for its samseonjjamppong (three-delicacy spicy seafood noodle soup), which headlines its menu. Other crowd favorites include jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles) and gunmandu (pan-fried Mandu). Notably, it's located near tourist attractions such as the Jajangmyeon Museum and Incheon Modern Museum.

Simnihyang (십리향)

Simnihyang (십리향)

11.6Km    2024-02-16

50-2 Chinatown-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

Simnihyang is a Chinese restaurant in Incheon Chinatown, renowned for its specialty in hwadeok mandu (oven-baked mandu). The restaurant's name suggests that the aroma of its mandu spreads up to 10 Ri (approximately 4 km, pronounced 'simni' in Korean) away. Its signature dish, hwadeok mandu, consists of mandus filled with pork, vegetables, and seasoning, baked in an oven at temperatures above 350 degrees. This preparation ensures the mandu is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Additionally, the restaurant offers various other fillings, including sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and red beans.

Taehwawon (태화원)

Taehwawon (태화원)

11.6Km    2024-12-02

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

Now in its third generation, this Korean-Chinese restaurant, established in 1926, is one of the earliest in Incheon Chinatown and is renowned for preserving traditional flavors. Its signature Incheon Hyangto Jjajang (Incheon-style black bean sauce noodles) is crafted with the restaurant's own chunjang and seasonal ingredients, offering a richer, deeper taste than jjajangmyeon made with store-bought sauce. The restaurant also offers a vegetarian menu.

Hanjungwon (한중원)

Hanjungwon (한중원)

11.6Km    2024-01-04

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

Hanjungwon is a Chinese-style garden built to commemorate the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and China, making it a great place to rest after looking around Chinatown. It was created with the motif of the garden style of the Suzhou region in the mid and late Qing Dynasty. Plants native to China are planted, such as bamboo, roses, and peonies, giving it an exotic atmosphere. There are human figures wearing traditional Chinese costumes on both sides of the entrance, making it a famous photo zone.