Perfect destination for business travelers – Songdo, Incheon City is not just a tourist destination but the Korea’s first international conference complex district. As the center of the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ), it is a world-class city with 15 international organizations. The cityscape is modern and beautiful. The eye-catching architecture creates a sophisticated urban atmosphere, and the parks give the city a fresh color.
Songdo Central Park
Songdo Central Park is a seawater park. The 1.8 km long waterway, designed to bring in seawater, shines in the sunlight. As one of Songdo’s main tourist attractions, it allows visitors to enjoy a water – taxi ride, water sports, and cycling. At night, the lights from the surrounding buildings and those illuminating the park create a stunning night view
Tri-Bowl
Closed on Mondays
The culture complex known as Tri-bowl broke the stereotypes for buildings. This structure takes the form of three bowls (containers). Based on the theme of spiral beauty, it was built by combining natural beauty with a modern architectural style. You can enjoy culture and the arts in the amphitheater-shaped theater and multipurpose cultural space. In the evening, the exterior of the building is tinted with lights, serving as a good background for taking pictures of the night view.
G-Tower Observatory (IFEZ PR Center)
G-Tower is a 150m high 33-story building and on the 33rd floor, there is an observation deck where you can have a panoramic view of Songdo International City. This 150m-tall Songdo landmark has sensational 360° views from its IFEZ Observatory on the 33rd floor. Inside there are international organizations, especially United Nations offices, restaurants, banks and a post office.
Songdo Hanok Village
Songdo Hanok Village is a hanok village built in Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon. It is not a village of old traditional houses but a hanok complex newly built in 2013. The contrast between the high-rise buildings of Songdo International City and the hanok complex creates a space where the West and the East meet. It is also known as the filming location for the dramas, attracting many visitors. The entire site of the hanok traditional village is leased to a 5-star Hanok hotel, Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon and they provide programs for experiencing Korean traditional culture, including Hansik (Korean food), Hanbok (Korean traditional costume), and traditional games.
Triple Street
If you searched Songdo International City before your trip, you've probably seen pictures of beautiful streets with colorful umbrellas. This is Triple Street, where things to see, eat, and enjoy are in perfect harmony. It is also characterized by the good structure of the restaurants and lifestyle shops everywhere. The movie theater, bowling alley, and roof garden in Building D offer a different pleasure of shopping. Also, as a walkable shopping mall that considers pedestrians, you can go from Building A to Building D without crossing the crosswalk through the overpass on the second floor.
Chinatown
Incheon Chinatown, established after the opening of the port and the development of Incheon Station, lets you get a taste of China without leaving Korea. It is the only official Chinatown on the Korean peninsula, and one of the earliest, having formed in 1884. There are a number of restaurants and tourist attractions in the area. The streets are filled with colorful buildings in Chinese style, harmonizing red and gold colors. It is also a great place to try Koreanized Chinese food.
Jeondeungsa Temple
Jeondeungsa Temple is the oldest temple in Korea. Jeondeungsa Temple contains significant architectural works. Decorated with delicate carvings, the temple buildings are superlative examples of the architecture of the mid-Joseon dynasty. When you enter the temple, you will feel as if being deep in the mountains. A temple stay program (http://www.jeondeungsa.org/) is available and attracts many Koreans and foreigners for the experience.
Hyundai Premium Outlets
Hyundai Premium Outlet is a recommended shopping place for travelers who want to spend more time leisurely shopping outside of the duty free shops in the airport. As it is a premium outlet operated by Hyundai Department Store, one of the famous department stores in Korea, you can meet the latest domestic and foreign brands including famous overseas brands in a pleasant shopping space. There are also F&B zones with various concepts such as the premium market, garden terrace, and dining restaurant, so there is a wide range of food options after shopping.
Songdo Canal Walk
Wherever you travel, delicious food, colorful sights, and satisfying shopping are indispensable pleasures. Canal Walk is a premium outlet shopping mall in Songdo International City and a designed shopping space divided into themes of the four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) along an artificial waterway. The outdoor space is decorated with various sculptures, trees, fountains, and stepping stones, and there is a stylish outdoor cafe near the waterway, so it is good for relaxing while having a light meal or drink while shopping.
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