Incheon (인천)

16 Islands in Incheon You Can Get To From Seoul This Weekend

Did you know there are more than 70 islands in Incheon? Not all of them are inhabited, but they are out there. When people think of islands in Korea they often think of places to Jeju or Ulleungdo, but there are way more islands than those hot spots. While island hopping in Incheon is a well known getaway option for Koreans, most foreign travelers never even consider Incheon more than the place with Incheon International Airport.

Suffice to say, island hopping is close enough to Seoulites that there is no excuse not to get away. Looking for some great daytrips from Seoul or weekend getaways that are closer than you realize, then head to Incheon. Here is a guide to 16 islands in Incheon you can visit this weekend.

Wolmi Island, Incheon, Korea

Here are the islands in Incheon you can escape to:

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Yeongjongdo Island (영종도)

If you’re under the impression that you haven’t yet visited any islands in Incheon, I’d counter that you’re very wrong. Everyone entering Korea has probably come through Yeongjongdo Island and then left just as quickly. Home to the Incheon International Airport, most people head straight into Seoul and never stop to look around but there is quite a bit to do on the island that surrounds Korea’s main airport.

From rocky beaches to sandy beaches, a gorgeous gingko tree forest and everything there is to see at the Paradise City Resort, Yeongjongdo Island should be more than just a quick pass through site to Seoul. Maybe plan to stay for a night on the way in or way out if you’re a tourist to the country. Read more about everything there is to do on Yeongjongdo Island here.

Yeongjong-do, Incheon, Korea: Hallie Bradley

Highlights

  • Seaside Park (씨사이드파크): Opened in 2017, this seaside park is really family friendly with a great playground hidden in the middle and nice walking trails. The park is covered in ginkgo trees that burst into a beautiful yellow in the autumn and there are acupressure trails along the edge to walk barefoot in too. Head down to a beautiful pavilion at one end then head down to the coast to find a rail bike and another great playground to play in. 
  • Eulwangni Beach (을왕리해수욕장): The most popular beach on the island, there is sand and plenty of little restaurants to eat in, camping spots, changing rooms, and shower booths. It’s a great day trip beachside spot that’s easy to get to from Seoul.  
  • Seonnyeo Rock Beach (선녀바위해수욕장): My favorite coastline on the island is at this rocky beach. There is some fine sand but there are a lot of rocks to find sea creatures. Make sure to wear some good shoes as the rocks can be pretty sharp with all of the shells and sea things growing on them. Some rocks are big enough and flat enough to camp out on as well making for some great photo opportunities.

Plan A Trip

  • Address: 272 Airport-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon (인천광역시 중구 공항로 272)
  • Take the subway out to the Incheon International Airport and from there you can access numerous parts of the island via bus or the seaside train you can transfer to.

Sindo, Sido, and Modo Islands (신도, 시도, 모도)

Known as the ‘three brother islands’, they are connected to each other via bridges and are small enough that you can see all three in one weekend and travel on foot, bike, or the rentable scooters just off the port.

If you only have a day though, rent a bike or a scooter and you can still see the whole place. The route around the islands was designated as the 53rd Haeannurigil, or 53rd Coastal Trail, in Korea in 2019. Learn about this trio of islands in this guide to Sindo, Sido, and Modo Islands.

Baemiggumi Sculpture Park, Modo Island, Incheon, Korea

Highlights

  • Sugi Beach: A sandy beach that became popular after being a filming location for the drama ‘Full House’, the waters stay pretty shallow here which is good if you have kids. There’s a nice place to stay here too which is where we stayed when we visited the islands. For most of the day, the tide is out really far and it’s a mudflat though so get your water time in during the morning or evening. From the beach, you can see beautiful sunsets and on clear days see as far as Manisan Mountain on Ganghwado Island. 
  • Baemikkumi Sculpture Park: When the tide is out at Sugi Beach, head over to this sculpture park on nearby Modo Island. The Baemikkumi Sculpture Park is a must visit on the islands. Created by sculpture Lee Il Ho, there are cool sculptures on the beach and in the garden of a house where you can get coffee and food.

Plan A Trip

You can get around the islands in a day and don’t need to stay the night at all. This is an easy islandy daytrip option from Seoul. But, there are places to stay on the islands which make for an awesome beachy weekend getaway if you’re in need of that too.

To get to the islands you need to head to Sammok Ferry Terminal (삼목여객터미널). The ferry terminal is located on Yeongjongdo Island. The ferries are weather permitting so if it’s too windy or rainy, ferries may get cancelled. Just something to keep in mind. That said, the majority of people that visit the islands are actually visiting for just a day trip which is completely possible… if there is good weather.

  • Address: 63 Yeongjong haeanbuk-ro, 847 beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon (인천 중구 영종해안북로847번길 63 삼목여객터미널)
  • Ticket Price: Adults: W2,000; Children: W1,500; Cars: W10,000 (There are other fees depending if you are taking a larger vehicle, etc. but this is the gist.)
  • Where To Stay: We decided to stay for the night on the islands and quite enjoyed having a full weekend away. You can find some good places to stay on Agoda.com like Ongjin Hamil Morning Pension
  • Notes: When you purchase your ticket, make sure you get a round trip option. This will ensure you can get back the same day or the next day if you choose to stay the night. The round trip ticket doesn’t require you to tell them which time you’ll be departing, but it will ensure they don’t oversell the spots and you will get on one.
  • Time: 10 minutes; the ferry to the island is quite quick so if you’re taking a car be careful not to get out and get back in too late. The islanders and locals and ferry masters are very quick to get people on and off the ferries so if you hold up the line, you will be yelled at.

Muuido Island (무의도)

Muuido Island (무의도) in Incheon is one of the most popular beach getaways from Seoul and it has become a bit more popular since there was a road that was built from the mainland to the island. Since it doesn’t require a ferry trip anymore, it is just a bit busier than before but still oh so fun.

There are two beaches on the island but the one you definitely can’t miss is Hanagae Beach (하나개해수욕장). There is lots of sand, lots of fun, and plenty of sun.

Hanagae Beach, Muuido Island, Incheon, Korea

Highlights

  • Hanagae Beach (하나개해수욕장): Hanagae Beach is one of the largest tidal flats in Muuido and the beach is 1 kilometer long with fine grained sand that leads out to mudflats when the tide is low. Most people that head to the beach try to get there early so they can enjoy the water before it recedes and then they dig for conch, crabs, and clams when the water is out. They eat it up and by the time that is done, the water is coming back in again. One of the coolest things about this beachside area is that there are beach cabins that you can rent for the day and even into the night if you want to stay seaside all weekend.
  • The Marine Tourism Trail (해상관광탐방로): If you walk to the southern end of Hanagae Beach, you’ll find a wooden boardwalk that leads into a forest. Just a few steps inside the forest, you have the option to head up on the trails through the forest on Horyonggoksan Mountain or you can head out to a board walk that takes you over the water when the tide is in. It’s a gorgeous walk… though quite hot in the summer heat. The boardwalk is just 550 meters long and was an addition to the area when the bridge to the island was also built in order to attract more tourism.
Hanagae Beach, Muuido Island, Incheon, Korea

Plan A Trip

YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAKE A FERRY! FYI, it used to be that the only way to the island was via ferry but a bridge was built in 2019 so if you read that you must take a ferry on another site, just know that it is outdated information.

  • Address: 151-8 Hanagae-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon (인천 중구 하나개로 151-8)
  • By Public Transportation: Go to Unseo Subway Station and go out of exit 2. Walk around to the main road and go left to the bigger road and cross the street to find the bus stop and catch bus 6-1. The bus will take about 50 minutes but will take you all the way to the beach.
  • Admission: Adults: W2,000; Children: W1,000*
  • *The admission fees may be waived. Seems like people used to pay it but we didn’t so not sure when they make people pay or not.
  • If you want to stay in huts make sure you bring CASH! They are W40,000 ~ W50,000 depending on whether it’s high season or low season.

Jebudo Island (제부도)

This island is accessible and inaccessible so be aware. There is a road that is revealed when the tide is low twice a day. You can drive in, spend the day, and then drive out again. Don’t miss the low tide though because then you could be stuck until the water recedes again. The island is fairly small so it’d be a fun day trip if you want to do something different.

There are a few options to check out like The Falcon Rocks (매바위). At the tip of the island are three massive rocks. They’re completely engulfed by water during high tide, but can be seen up close and personal during low tide.

Sugi Beach, Sido Island, Incheon, Korea

You can also walk on the boardwalk (해안산책로). There is an 800-meter-long boardwalk that goes along the beachside of the island. There are installations, benches, and of course the ocean views to enjoy. There are also cafes and restaurants along the way so it’s a good connector if you want to walk and just decide as you go where you want to stop for a rest, a view, or some food.

Then, there are mudflats. Since it is the west coast, there are mud flats and everything fun that goes along with them like hunting for sea creatures and shellfish when the tide is out. If mud flats aren’t your thing, there are also the mountains of Dangsan (당산) and Tapjaesan (탑재산) for a bit more exercise. Head up to get that higher viewpoint of the ocean outstretching into the distance. There’s even a small amusement park on the island if you’ve got kids and are looking for something fun to do with them

Plan A Trip

  • Address: 190-2 Jebu-ri, Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do (location of a park on the island).
  • As I said, you need to be aware of the tide schedule. But to get to the island, you can catch a bus from either Sadang or Suwon Station. Once you get to the entrance road to the island, there’s a shuttle bus to help you across. Having a car or renting one would be ideal for this trip, but it’s definitely possible to do it with public transportation. The bus runs at 30-minute intervals and the last bus leaves Jebudo at around 8.30 PM. 

Jangbongdo Island (장봉도)

Jangbongdo means ‘Long Beach’ and is known for camping, hiking, and bike riding. Jangbongdo is a popular island for the trekkers among us. There are seven trekking courses along the ridge and coast of this island so a lot of people head out there for one-day trekking adventures. The seven routes include: Sinseonnorigil (8.2 km), Haneulnadeul-gil (3.2 km), Gubineomeo-gil (4 km), Jangbonghaean-gil (4 km), Yadalineo-gil (4.6 km), Handeulhaean-gil (3.5 km), and Jangbongbomul-gil (4.4 km).

Except for the 1st and 2nd courses across the central part of the island, they are all coastal walks along the sea. The most popular courses are the 2nd and 4th courses. Most people take a local bus from the port to the final stop at the beach, walk along the coastal road, and then take the path up and over. You could either trek for three and a half hours, or for up to seven hours if you’re really into it.

Sugi Beach, Sido Island, Incheon, Korea

As a mysterious aside, there are numerous stories about ghosts on the beach on the island and these ghosts tell of good fishing spots or are known to bring wealth. More recently though, it was discovered that the ghost lights were produced from the element phosphorous which was being given off from beneath the water. This element, additionally, attracted fish to swarm to eat the nutrients and thus of course would become good fishing spots. Anyway, ghosts or phosphorous, it’s a fun sight to see.

Plan A Trip

To get to the islands you need to head to Sammok Ferry Terminal (삼목여객터미널). The ferry terminal is located on Yeongjongdo Island. The ferries are weather permitting so if it’s too windy or rainy, ferries may get cancelled. Just something to keep in mind. That said, the majority of people that visit the islands are actually visiting for just a day trip which is completely possible… if there is good weather.

  • Address: 63 Yeongjong haeanbuk-ro, 847 beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon (인천 중구 영종해안북로847번길 63 삼목여객터미널)
  • There are one or two ships heading to Jangbong-do almost every hour from 7:10am to 8:40 pm. It takes about 40 minutes to depart from Sammok Port (삼목항) and arrive at Jangbongdo via Sindo Island (신도). Right at the port, you’ll want to visit the tourist center to get directions and maps detailing the trekking courses. They have much more information there than you’ll find online and will be up to date with any changes in paths or issues that may have come up due to weather. 

Yeongheungdo Island (영흥도)

Yeongheungdo has 17 trekking trails that take visitors along the coast as well as inland. Each trek is said to have a different feel it is said. This island is good for a whole weekend away with camping and trekking in mind. Yeongheungdo is actually relatively easy to get to if you’ve got a car as it’s connected to the mainland via a bridge.

This is a popular island for campers and has five registered campsites for tourists to the island. If that’s not your jam though, it’s also got some glamping options too. The exact address I’m giving you is for a beach to visit since the island doesn’t actually have a specific address of it’s own. This is one of the more popular islands in Incheon for getaways as mentioned. They see about three million visitors a year.

Highlights

  • Simnipo Beach (십리포해수욕장): This beach on the northern end of the island is popular because of the hornbeam habitat that is there. 100 years ago, locals on the island planted several kinds of trees hoping to protect their crops from the strong ocean winds but the only trees to survive were the hornbeams. Today, this area is labeled a “Rare Coastal Plant Zone” because of this. It’s a really interesting sight to see.

Plan A Trip

  • Address: 420-26 Yeongheungbuk-ro, Yeongheung-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon (인천광역시 옹진군 영흥면 영흥북로 420-26)
  • Take a subway out to Oido Subway Station. From there you can take bus 790 out to the island. After entering the island, you can transfer to another local bus to get to the different parts of the island that you’re looking to see.

Wolmido Island (월미도)

Wolmido is one of the easiest islands to get to out in Incheon and since it features a boardwalk and amusement park, it’s one of the most touristy of the islands as well. You can easily get to this island via the Seoul subway system too so there’s really no excuse not to go at least once.

Besides the amusement park and boardwalk side of the island that looks out to sea, there is also the Wolmi Traditional Park on the island. Designed as an ancient Korean garden with a Hanok house, garden, and ponds, the environment is really calming. 

Wolmi Island, Incheon, Korea

Plan A Trip

  • There are a few different ways to get to Wolmido Island. Easily accessible by car if that’s how you are traveling. The island is also accessible via the Seoul subway system. Take a subway out to Incheon Station and outside of exit 1, you can get local bus 2, 10, 23, or 45 to go out to Wolmido. Just outside of the subway station is also the station for the Wolmido Sea Train if you want to hop on to that to get a ride and sea the island from above including the largest mural in the world!

Seonjaedo Island (선재도)

About 500 meters east of Daebudo, Seonjaedo is connected to the mainland via the Seonjae Bridge. The island is also connected to Yeongheungdo Island to the west via the Yeongheung Bridge. The island was originally known as ‘Soudo’ and ‘Dogudo’ during the Goryeo period into the Joseon Dynasty. This is a narrow island that sits between Daebudo Island and Yeongheungdo Island so most people are going to the former or the latter but not stopping in the middle though you certainly can!

Plan A Trip

  • Take a subway out to Oido Subway Station. From there you can take bus 790 out to the narrow island. Get off at the beginning or the end depending on which beach you want to check out.

Ganghwado Island (강화도)

Another popular island for day trips from Seoul, Ganghwado is the fifth largest island in Korea so it’s not unknown in the least. There are ancient artifacts like the Goindal Rocks that were designated as an UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and chic cafes. Buses run regularly to this island which is connected to the mainland for easy access. Learn more about everything to visit on the island in this guide to Ganghwado Island.

Highlights

  • Haeden Museum of Art (강화도 해든 뮤지엄): An interesting art museum on the island. If you’re looking for something to get inside away from the heat in the summer or want to see some interesting art and mirror corridors, this is where  you should go. Check out what their current exhibition is.
  • Ganghwa Anglican Church of Korea & Yongheunggung Palace (용흥궁): The church was first constructed by Bishop Charies John Corfe in 1900 and was named for Saint Peter and Paul. The church is quite interesting and the wooden interior will give you all of those old western church vibes. Just next to the church is the palace where King Cheoljong, a Joseon ruler who reigned from 1849 to 1863, lived until his ascension to the throne.
  • Huae Dondae (후애돈대): This Dondae is one of many built in 1679 by 4,300 military, 8000 Buddhist monks and soldiers from three provinces. The platforms held four cannons. You can find a few of these sites on the island as you drive leisurely around.
  • Joyang Bangjik (조양방직): Joyang Bangjik is an old textile factory that has been turned into a very cool cafe complex. Walk through the front gate and you’re welcomed into the cafe on your right where you can buy a coffee or juice and then head into the main building to find a seat among the numerous options. Take a seat at the long benches in the center or spread out at the tables that are along the walls.
Joyang Bangjik, Ganghwa Island, Incheon, Korea

Plan A Trip

There are a few different ways to get to Ganghwado Island. Hopping in the car is the easiest if you have one.

  • By Bus: From Hapjeong Subway Station, go to the bus stop in the middle of the road between exits 10 and 5. Take bus #3000. It goes by 34 stops and takes about an hour and twenty minutes.

Deokjeokdo Island (덕적도)

Deokjeok-myeon has 42 uninhabited and inhabited islands and Deokjeokdo is the largest of the inhabited islands and acts as the passage to all of the others through boat transfers. Deokjeokdo means ‘Island of Virtue’ and is considered one of the most beautiful and most tranquil islands in Incheon.

There is everything from trekking and swimming to fishing on the island to enjoy. This is an up-and-coming island that has been gaining popularity with local tourists in recent years.

Seonyudo Island, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, Korea

Highlights

  • Neungdong Jagal Beach: This beach is beautifully covered in black pebbles, or the ‘jagal’, in all sizes. Koreans will tell you to walk barefoot on the stones for a natural acupressure effect. The scenery is said to be rather exotic with red rugosa roses on the sandy hills and a thick reed forest at the entrance. 
  • Seopori Pine Tree Trail: Walk along this trail that backs Seopori Beach and is lined for 500 meters with sand dunes and pine trees. This area was awarded first prize in the ‘2010 National Beautiful Forest Competition’ for having such a beautiful traditional village forest. The trees are over 200 years old and it’s said this is the place for forest bathing on the island.
  • Bijobong Peak: If you want to take in those breathtaking views out over islands, inlets, and water, then you need to head up to Bijobong Peak. There is a well maintained trekking trail to take travelers up to Buksubong Peak and Bijobong Peak. It’s not incredibly difficult and you can often see families with young children on the trails. Walk through red pine trees, Korean hornbeams, and oriental oak trees to find the peak with all of the views. Descend back down to Batjireum Beach and find a wooden deck for yet more beautiful views. 

Plan A Trip

  • Address: Incheon Yeonan Port Terminal 70 Yeonan budu-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon (인천항연안여객터미널 인천 중구 연안부두로 70)
  • Make your way out to the Yeonan Port Terminal in Incheon first. From there, you can get a ferry out to Deokjeokdo Island. They fun four times a day to the island and three times a day returning to the mainland.. The first ferry runs at 8:00am, then 9:10am, 9:50am, and 3:00pm. The ferries from Deokjeokdo Island returning to the mainland run at 9:30am, 3:30pm, 4:30pm. The ferry takes about an hour and a half.
  • Where To Stay: A lot of people camp out or stay for the weekend. There are a few places listed on Agoda like Ongjin Goldstar which look simple but good.

Soyado Island (소야도)

Just 500 meters south of Deokjeokdo Island and connected via the Deokjeok-Soya Bridge, Soyado is an easy addition to a trip out that way. It’s pretty similar to Deokjeokdo Island and is actually nicknamed ‘Small Deokjeokdo Island’. The highest peak at the center of the island is Guksabong Peak at 158 meters and then there are other peaks on the island forming a nice mountain range to walk along.

Highlights

  • Tteppuri Beach: Named for the reeds that thrive there, Tteppuri Beach is a beach, similar to the Jindo sea parting with its own miracle parting. Soyado Island is actually one of nine places in Korea with this sea parting that creates a path in the ocean. The path here is relatively short, but is a distinct path. Find out when the tide goes out to see it. 

Plan A Trip

  • Address: Incheon Yeonan Port Terminal 70 Yeonan budu-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon (인천항연안여객터미널 인천 중구 연안부두로 70)
  • Note that you can get to Soyado Island on a boat bound for Deokjeokdo Island from Incheon Port Passenger Terminal. For the return though, make sure you’re there earlier than the scheduled departure time as arriving boats tend to depart immediately after all passengers that are waiting climb aboard.

Gureopdo Island (굴업도)

Called the ‘Korean Galapagos’, Gureopdo Island is known for it’s unpolluted natural beauty and thus trekkers and backpackers love it. Trekkers hike slowly along the Gaemeori Ridge enjoying the views and if they’re lucky, may spot a herd of wild deer that call the island home. This is an island that will make you feel like you’ve left Korea all together when you visit.

Oedo Botania, Oedo Island, Geoje Island, Busan, Korea

Highlights

  • Gaemeori Hill: The hills on this island are all below 100 meters in height, so the trekking that has become quite popular here isn’t so difficult and offers beautiful views with sea breezes. 
  • Gureopda Island Beach: Find soft fine sand and clear water on this beach that stretches out before the clear transparent sea.

Plan A Trip

  • Address: Incheon Yeonan Port Terminal 70 Yeonan budu-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon (인천항연안여객터미널 인천 중구 연안부두로 70)
  • Boats to this island have a different schedule on the odd and even numbered days of the month so make sure you check closely when you are hoping to arrive and depart. The trip is just under an hour on an odd numbered day but will be more than 2 hours on an even numbered day so keep that in mind. Again though, check an updated schedule if you plan to go.

Baengnyeongdo Island (백령도)

The northernmost island in South Korea, I saw a picture of this island last year and it is amazing looking. Located just below the demarcation line, on a clear day you can see North Korea. It takes four hours to reach this island from the Passenger Terminal at Incheon Coastal Wharf. Baengnyeong Daecheong National Geopark was established in 2019 and since then, the island has been gaining more interest from visitors. The island has just under 6,000 residents and 177 households on the island so there are some established places here.

This area is also home to the spotted earless seal that travel freely between North and South Korea. Look out to see and you might be able to spot them.

The original name of the island was Gokdo Island. There are two stories about why the name was changed from Gokdo Island to the present Baengnyeongdo Island. The first story is that the name was changed to describe the island’s shape like a white ibis (Baek) with two wings spread out flying in the sky (Nyeong).

The second story is that, a long time ago, in a village on an island in the Yellow Sea, a scholar fell in love with the district magistrate’s daughter. They promised to get married, but, learning this, the magistrate disapproved and sent his daughter off to an isolated island. The scholar looked everywhere for her, but to no avail. Then, one day, he saw a white crane in a dream, and the bird flew down with a white paper in its beak and gave it to him. Surprised, he woke up to find a piece of paper with an address written on it. The scholar went on a long journey to locate the written address. He took a boat in Jangsangot, came to Baengnyeongdo Island, and found the magistrate’s daughter! They then lived happily ever after. As the information of the island was given by a white crane (‘baekhak’), the island was named ‘Baekhakdo’ or ‘White Crane Island,’ which has eventually been altered to ‘Baengnyeongdo Island.

Plan A Trip

  • Address: Incheon Yeonan Port Terminal 70 Yeonan budu-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon (인천항연안여객터미널 인천 중구 연안부두로 70)
  • Ferries head to Baengnyeongdo from Incheon’s Yeonan pier, departing at 8:00am, 8:50am and 1:00pm; return ferries are at 8:00am, 1:00pm and 1:50pm.

Daecheongdo Island (대청도)

Located near Socheongdo Island and on the way to Baengnyeongdo Island, this island is known for the beautiful beaches. This island is actually nicknamed the ‘beach island’ or the ‘treasure island’. During the Joseon Dynasty, this island was used for farming and then in 1428, a cattle ranch was established on the island as well. 

Sugi Beach, Sido Island, Incheon, Korea

Highlights

  • Nongyeo Beach: On the northwestern coast of Daecheongdo Island, the reflections on the water here are breathtaking. The sand is firm here and no footprints are left as you walk over it, but the rocks and water here are just stunning.
  • Seopungbaji Rock: The name means the rock that protects from the winds from the Yellow Sea with all its body. Surrounded by cliffs 60 to 70 meters high, you won’t feel like you’re in Korea standing up and looking out from here. Visitors head here to catch boats out to sea for fishing excursions where they can eat the freshest catch. 
  • Okjukdong Sand Desert: Called the “Sahara of Korea”, this sandy desert is 2 kilometers long and 1 kilometer wide. The sand dune is pretty stunning for sitting on an island such as it is. Look out for the quirky camel statues to take photos with.

Plan A Trip

  • Address: Incheon Yeonan Port Terminal 70 Yeonan budu-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon (인천항연안여객터미널 인천 중구 연안부두로 70)
  • Ferries headed for Baengnyeongdo Island (백령도) stop at this island too.

There are some spectacular places to visit in Korea and when it comes to traveling around, Incheon should absolutely not be overlooked. As people tend to head to the east coast or southern seaside areas, Incheon is quietly sitting nearby with breathtaking sites and plenty of islands to choose from. Where will your first island hopping trip in Incheon take you?

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4 Comments

  • Patrick Camblin

    …Further still, the island was granite, with nothing at all growing on the island at all; no trees, grass, or even weeds. On the saddle-back beaches, the water dropped withing just a few feet of the beachs, into a very deep, crystal clear blackness. And than those two small beaches, the granite island rose from the water up the sheer cliff sides of the peaks, with the base of the cliffs being under-cut by the coursely lapping waves.

  • Patrick Camblin

    …Further, I seem to recall that it took about an hour to get to the island from the mainland. So assuming the boat was doing 17K per hour (the cruising speed of a LCVP of that era), that would put the island somewhere between 12k and 20k from shore with a 25% margin of error.

  • Patrick Camblin

    Can you help me find an island we used to visit when I was a young teen in the 1960s? It is located somewhere off the coast of Inchon. We used to go as part of school trips, taking a World-War-II era landing craft that fit about 20-30 of us. The trips took us out over the horizon where we continued out for some time after the mainland had disappeared. The island stood alone, with no other islands in sight. It had one large peak that stood about 100-200 meters high, and one smaller peak about half that size. The tops of the peaks themselves were about 100 meters apart. The peaks sloped down toward one another to a saddle-back beach that ran between the peaks, from one side of the island to the other. The sand consisted of quarts pebbles about the size of peas that were a bit sharp and uncomfortable on the feet. The sand stretched for about 75 meters from the beach on one side of the island to the beach on the other side, and stretched about 100 meters from the base on one peak to the other. I would not say that the big peak was any more than 400 meters around its base at the water’s edge. Except for that beach, there was no other access to the island, as there were sheer cliffs all the way around the ipeaks except for the saddle-back beaches. There were no buildings, antenna, or any other signs of mankind on the island at that time. It would be great if I knew the name of the island so that I could refresh those childhood memories by “visiting” the island virtually through Google Earth and image searches on Google. Thank you for any help you can provide.

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