Incheon
Home to the Incheon International Airport, Incheon is the second largest port city in Korea. It’s more than that though. Incheon is the third largest city in South Korea and features mainland fun as well as quite a few islands to explore too. Whether it’s a beach, and island, or even city fun, Incheon is the place to find it and it’s pretty easy to access via public transportation too.
Top Travel Experiences In Incheon
- Incheon’s Chinatown
- Ganghwa Island
- Songwol-dong Fairytale Village
- Paradise City Resort
- Sorae Ecology Park
- Dream Park
- Songdo’s Tri Bowl
- Wolmido Theme Park
Travel Tips For Incheon
- Island Hopping: There are more than 100 islands in Incheon. If you didn’t realize island hopping was just a hop, skip, and a jump from Seoul, you’re not the only one. You can reach many islands by a car and still others by short… and a few long ferry rides.
- Incheon City Tour Bus: If you want to get around to all of the major spots efficiently, look into jumping aboard one of the themed tour buses available in Incheon. Choose from the Ocean Line, Open Port Area Line, Incheon Time Travel Tour, Sorae Market Tour, Ganghwa History Tour and more. Find more information at www.incheoncitytour.com
- Korean Chinese Food: The only official Chinatown in Korea is in Incheon and it’s known not only for the vibrant neighborhood and souvenir shops, but also for the dish jjajjangmyeon, a dish first made here.
- The Longest Monorail: The Wolmi Sea Train is the longest monorail in Korea and is on Incheon’s Wolmi Island. The train is 6.1km long and takes about 33 minutes. It’s one of Korea’s 100 most popular tourist attractions.
- By Plane, Train, Subway & Ferry: You could take just about any mode of transportation to get to Incheon. Maybe you could try to get there by every mode of transportation at least sometime while you’re in Korea.
Best Tours In Incheon
Deep Sea Boat Fishing
Enjoy the oceans of Korea in a different way. An experienced boat crew will help you learn how to set a hook, drop the line, and wind or unwind the line. Good luck fishing! Choose between going out to catch octopus and cuttlefish or rockfish and flatfish.
Ganghwa Island Daytrip
Ganghwado Island is the northernmost island in South Korea, where you can see North Korea closely from the Ganghwado Peace Observatory, as well as the historical sites of Korean culture, such as Korea’s first wooden church and Joyang Textile Factory.
Chinatown, Fairy Tale Village & More
Visit the only official Chinatown in Korea and eat some delicious street food and then see the murals in Songwol Fairytale Village, the rides on Wolmido Amusement Island and the largest mural in the world. See it all on this tour!
Plan Your Trip To Incheon
How To Get To Incheon
By Plane
Of course, if you’re already in Korea, you probably won’t be flying in and out of Incheon, but I think it’s worth noting to everyone coming in that this is where you will most likely land first. See what you can do near the airport and around the city before you head in or out of Seoul. Check Skyscanner.com to find the cheapest option.
By Subway
You can get surprisingly far on the Seoul subway system. The Suin Bundan Line will take you all the way out to Oido Island in Incheon. You can also take Incheon Line 1 as far as Songdo, Incheon Line 2, and the Airport Line too. Check out the subway map when you’re planning your trips to see how far you want to go!
By Bus
There are a ton of buses that you can take to get in and out of Seoul. Similar to the subway system, check out where you are and where you want to go in Incheon, and you’re bound to find some buses heading that direction.
By Car
Some parts of Incheon, like Ganghwa Island are a bit easier to get to and enjoy with a car. It’s easy to rent a car and once you get out of Seoul, the roads are not congested and it’s easy to navigate. We’ve rented from Avis here in Seoul and it was easy and efficient. If you’re a Klook user, then they also help with rentals in Korea as well. Don’t underestimate the fun of a road trip just make sure to remember your International Driver’s License.