Explore Incheon's Historic Open Port Area Discover Incheon's Rich Heritage: A Must-Visit Destination If you're planning a trip to Korea, Incheon should be at the top of your list, especially its historic Open Port Area. This area preserves over 130 years of history, offering visitors a unique glimpse into Korea's past. Gaehangjang Historic and Cultural Street Incheon's Gaehangjang (Open Port Area) Historic and Cultural Street is a place where time seems to stand still. This area has been carefully preserved to retain the essence of its rich history since the port opened in 1883. Walking through these streets, you'll feel as if you've stepped into a black-and-white photograph, with historical buildings and cultural landmarks around every corner. Incheon Station Your journey can begin at Incheon Station, the terminus of Korea's first railway, the Gyeongin Line. This station remains a significant historical landmark and serves as the gateway to Incheon's Jung-gu district. It's a bustling hub where countless travelers begin their exploration of the city's storied past. Historic Landmarks As you stroll through the streets, you'll encounter many well-preserved buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Notable sites include the former Japanese Consulate, which now houses the Jung-gu Office, and the old branches of Japan's 1st, 18th, and 58th Banks. These structures offer a fascinating glimpse into the architectural styles and cultural exchanges of that era. Cultural and Historical Experiences In addition to its architectural wonders, the Gaehangjang area is home to several other historical and cultural attractions. You can visit the former Japan Mail and Shipping Inc., the Incheon Art Platform, and the Jemulpo Club, all of which tell the story of Incheon's evolution as an international city. For those who prefer a guided experience, expert cultural tourism guides are available by reservation, providing in-depth insights into the area's history. Tour Routes To fully appreciate the area's charm, consider following one of the recommended tour routes: *1-Hour Course: Start at Incheon Station (World Community Center), then visit Chinatown, the Jajangmyeon Museum, Haegang Cathedral, Daebul Hotel Exhibition Hall, Incheon Open Port Museum, Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall, and the Incheon Art Platform. *2-Hour Course: Begin at the Korean-Chinese Cultural Center, followed by the Overseas Chinese History Museum, Daebul Hotel Exhibition Hall, Incheon Open Port Museum, Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall, Jung-gu Office, Qing-Japanese Concession Boundary Stairs, Three Kingdoms Mural Street, Jajangmyeon Museum, and Incheon Station. *3-Hour Course: This extended tour includes all the sites from the 2-hour course plus the Incheon Metropolitan City Historical Archives, Jemulpo Club, Jayu Park, General MacArthur's Statue, Fairy Tale Village, and Chinatown (Uiseondang). Conclusion Incheon's Open Port Area is a treasure trove of cultural and historical experiences waiting to be explored. Whether you're a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique travel experience, this area has something to offer everyone. Plan your visit today and step back in time to discover the fascinating history of Incheon.

No.1 One Day Tour, Highly Recommend ♥♥♥ Nami-Island is always a popular tourist checkpoint in different seasons throughout the year. By travelling with us you can visit Nami-Island and its surrounding tourist attraction places, have a taste of traditional Korean food and try out special seasonal activities in a convenient way with low cost!  Do not hesitate, Come and Join us ♥ *Minimum of 4 people *We could provide private tour for 3 people but it might cost an additional fee of KRW$15,000 per person for 2 people but it might cost an additional fee of KRW$30,000 per person *For the additional fee, please pay to the guide directly on the travelling day.    Location : Gyeonggi-do Gapyeong  Duration : 13 hour(s)  Guide Language : Chinese, Cantonese , English  Introduction Visiting Petite France / Nami Island / Railbike / Strawberry Picking (Seasonal Event) and the Garden of Morning Calm in One Day  Nami Island - Famous of The Metasequoia footpath on Namiseom, Petite France - French cultural village set in the Korean countryside  Railbike - Pedal along old railroad tracks and enjoy the Bukhangang River scenery  Strawberry Farm - Pick up and bring home 500g of fresh and tasty strawberries The Garden of Morning Calm -Famous arboretum and a place for Romance  【TKNA-E】(Also can Meeting at hotel ) 07:30：Meeting at Hongdae 3 exit 홍대역3번출구미팅 08:00 : Meeting at Myeongdong 3 exit 명동역3번출구미팅  09:20 - 10:20 : Petite France 쁘띠프랑스 10:30 - 12:30 : Nami Island 남이섬 12:30 - 13:30 : Lunch：Chuncheon's dak-galbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) 춘천닭갈비 14:00 - 15:10 : Railbike 레일바이크 16:00 - 16:40 :Strawberry Picking 400g 딸기농장체험 (12~4 Month) /Millennium tea house 천년찻집 (5~11Month)) 17:30 - 18:30 : The Garden of Morning calm 아침고요수목원 20:00：Back to Myeongdong 3 exit   Schedule 1day  07:30 Meeting at Hongdae Exit 3 (홍대역3번출구미팅)   08:00 Meeting at Myeongdong Exit 3 (명동역3번출구미팅-동보성식당앞)      07:30 Meeting at Hongdae Exit 3 (홍대역3번출구미팅) or  08:00 Meeting at Myeongdong Exit 3 (명동역3번출구미팅-동보성식당앞)  09:40-10:20 Petite France     Petite France serves as a French cultural village that set in the Korean countryside and consists of 16 French-style buildings where visitors can lodge and experience French food, clothing, and household culture. It is also a famous film shooting place of Korean Dramas such as 《Who came from the stars》, 《Beethoven Virus》,《Secret Garden》and variety show《Running Man》.  10:30 ~ 12:30 《Nami Island (Entrance fee included) 》       It showcases a different, yet equally amazing, scenic experience each season, making it the perfect day trip from Seoul, throughout the year. Here’s what each season has to offer. ☺ Cherry blossoms in Spring, Luscious Greenery in Summer  Maple Leaves in Autumn, Pristine Snow in winter It's no doubt the most healing tour for your choice. ※ Zip-wire experience need to be reserved in advance. Extra charge of KRW38,000/person.  12:30 ~ 13:30 《Lunch：Chuncheon Dakgalbi (Spicy stir-fried chicken》     Dakgalbi is prepared by marinating chopped chicken in spicy red pepper paste for about one day. Cabbage, green onions, sweet potatoes, and rice cakes are then added and placed in a large cast iron pan. Dakgalbi can be enjoyed on its own or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a fresh, crunchy taste. After most of the dakgalbi has been eaten, rice is then stir-fried with the remaining sauce in the pan.  14:00 - 15:10 : Gapyeong Railbike 가평레일파크       The rail bike tour departing from the Gapyeong Rail Park follows a trail of Gapyeongcheon Stream Iron Bridge - Bukhanggang Iron Bridge - Zelkova Tree Tunnel, and finally back to the Gapyeong Rail Park. This route is featured in the Korean film 'The Letter (편지, 1997)', and thus loved by both love birds and photographers who like to capture some beautiful scenes along the old rail bike track. Visitors on the bikes will also get to enjoy the beautiful river view presented below the bridge while riding, as well as taking advantage of having a light exercise with your loved ones and it is definitely a great way to spend your time in the nature with friends or family.  16:00 - 16:40 : Strawberry Picking 400g 딸기농장체험        《※Seasonal Event：Dec~Jun - Strawberry Picking》  ※ It could be replaced by other itinerary according to actual conditions Korean strawberries are famous for being SWEET and BIG! During this section, you could pick and take home 400g of strawberries and also make hand-made jam, chocolate fondue, pizza and waffle with strawberries. Your Hand-made jam could be an unique and meaningful souvenirs for your family and friends.  17:30 - 18:30 : The Garden of Morning calm 아침고요수목원       《The Garden of Morning calm (Admission fee included) 》  One of the Korean's favorite arboretum and it is the home to around 5,000 different varieties of plants on its 100,000 pyeong site. The arboretum shows the beauty of the nature in Korea by displaying plants seasonally and thematically. The place is filled with romance in the evening. More than 6million LED lights turn on with the sunset and the arboretum glows with different colors of lights. The Garden of Morning Calm, where it is covered in starlight during winter, is also a well-known romantic place to propose.   20:00：Back to Myeongdong 3 exit   Included Entrance fee/Meals Driver/Tips Limousine/Toll fee 1 Free bottle water/person  Not Included Personal Expenditure  Caution 1. Itinerary may be changed according to real situation. 2. Must be on time，otherwise extra charge will be occurred. 3. If there is only 1 party, we will pick up at accommodation directly. 4. We suggest to take the tour on weekday due to serious traffic jam on weekend. 5. Languages: Chinese, Cantonese , English  Terms & Conditions - 100% full deposit is required for reservation - In case of bad weather, tour date could be rearranged or refund. However, tour will not be cancelled on rainy days. - No refund will be proceeded due to traffic conditions  Cancellation & Refund Policy - 10 days prior to departure - Refund 100% of total tour fee - 8 days prior to departure - Refund 50% of total tour fee - 6 days prior to departure - Refund 30% of total tour fee - Less than 3 days prior to departure - 100% of cancellation penalty applies - Tour date can be amended with KRW 10,000 handling charges applied per number of time of amendment  

The Currency Museum of Korea is the first museum in Korea to be dedicated solely to modern and ancient currencies. The museum (est. 1988) is operated by the Mint Corporation of Korea as part of its non-profit public services and is open to visitors free of charge with a view of increasing public knowledge of the nation’s currency. The museum features a total of 120,000 pieces including: coins currently in use both in Korea and overseas; coins from modern times (from the Late Joseon Dynasty until today); 80 types of commemorative coins; 88 types of ‘special money’; postage stamps, and other materials.Exhibition Room 1 presents a wide selection of coins from both ancient eras and modern times, with many of the coins dating back to the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. Coins on display in this room include Geonwonjungbo (996), the first coin ever minted in Korea; Haedongwonbo (1097); and Sangpyeongtongbo, the most widely used coin during the Joseon Dynasty. Other displays include commemorative coins from past Olympics, special coins, charms, amulets and Lydian currency, the world’s first-ever alloy coin minted around 670 BC.Exhibition Room 2 (Exhibition of Bills) displays a wide variety of bills by era as well as information detailing the production process of a banknote (from the manufacturing of the paper used to the finished product). Exhibition Room 3 shows how authorities spot counterfeit money while Exhibition Room 4 has a wide selection of stamps, medals, and currencies from over 120 different countries around the world including Russia and North Korea.

Daecheongho Lake is a man-made lake, stretching across Cheongju-si, Okcheon-gun, and Boeun-gun. Construction began in 1975 and finished in 1980, and the lake supplies water for various use to people in Daejeon and Cheongju.The reservoir water spans an area of over 72.8㎢ with a length of 80km, and the water kept in storage has a volume of 1.5 billion tons, makes the reservoir the 3rd largest lake in Korea. The area is famous for the beautiful driving course along a tree-lined road through the nearby mountain which has an altitude of 200 to 300m. Also, resident birds and migratory birds, such as white heron, can be seen during summer in the upper region of the lake.Upon reaching the top of the observatory, a panorama of the entire surroundings can be seen. Opened in 1998, Water Culture Center is comprised of a 3-D Video room and aquarium as well as a grass field nearby. Geumgang Resort, Janggye Tourism Complex (Daecheong Beach Land), and Munui Cultural Properties Site are nearby tourist attractions. It takes roughly 3 hours to look around the whole lake by car.

The Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum opened on October 27, 1998 with the goals of preserving Korean traditional patchwork quilting techniques, which are gradually being forgotten, and of exhibiting other countries’ textile crafts. The Chojun Textile & Quilt Museum in Namsan-dong, central Seoul, is the only museum in Korea that displays local and foreign textile art.The museum brings together a number of beautiful quilts and other textiles from around the world that embody the love and spirit of the women who created them. These works include Korean traditional personal ornaments, ceremonial dresses, everyday objects, and traditional costumes of the Chinese Miao tribe. The displays of rare foreign quilts and Korean traditional patchwork quilts dating back as far as 100 years have been attracting a continuous flow of quilt aficionados and international tourists.As you may already know, the term ‘quilt’ refers to a coverlet made of two layers of fabric decoratively stitched together with a layer of cotton in between. A long time ago, Koreans wore quilted clothes and held quilting parties similar to the Western quilting bee. Koreans have long since used various cloth remnants to make quilts.Though the actual type of cloth, pattern, and stitching may vary from country to country and person to person, quilts the worldover represent the resourcefulness and care of the people who made them. At the museum, visitors can compare the styles of a variety of beautiful Asian and Western textile works, which is perhaps one of the main draws of the museum.The museum’s first exhibition presented the winning works of the Japan International Quilt Contest. It then hosted the first Korean Quilt Contest and presented the winning works of the contest at the museum. It has since held several shows featuring quilts and other textile works including “The Manhole Quilt Exhibition for a Beautiful Environment” and the World Traditional Textile Exhibition.In addition to exhibits and various programs, the museum has served as an educational center for textile artists by organizing a number of workshops and seminars. Fast emerging as a favorite destination for foreign tourists thanks to its unique items and exhibitions, the Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum plans to hold more diverse exhibitions and contests in the future while continuing to exhibit its permanent collection of Korean textile art.The programs at the museum are aimed at providing the general public with opportunities to get closer to the textile arts, which remain unfamiliar to many, and to help preserve Korea’s textile traditions and promote them worldwide. In addition, by introducing unique textile artwork from overseas, the museum seeks to offer opportunities for local textile artists to obtain new ideas and techniques and gain a wider, global perspective.

Daegangno Arts Theater (B5-4F) is a venue for performing arts that is comprised of three halls of varying sizes. The main hall on the 1st and 2nd floors has a proscenium stage and seating arranged in fan-shape. In an effort to present a more contemporary theater experience, the seats in the main hall are closer to the stage than those of a standard theater, allowing audiences to experience performances more vividly.

Jangchung Gymnasium is Korea’s first domed gymnasium and opened Februrary 1st, 1963. The gym holds diverse athletic events such as basketball, volleyball and handball competitions as well as boxing, wrestling, weight-lifting and ssireum (Korean traditional wrestling). The gym also presents other cultural performances and events including international competitions, concerts and madangnori. The Jangchung Fitness Club, is also located within the facility and offers monthly memberships.

Yeouido Hangang Park turns into an outdoor swimming pool in summer and then transforms into a sledding hill in winter. The Yeouido Hangang Park Sledding Hill features small and large slopes for all visitors to fully enjoy the winter.

Yakhyeon Catholic Church was established as a result of Korea gaining religious freedom in the 23rd year of King Gojong’s reign (1886) and the subsequent increase of the Catholic population.In 1891, Myeongdong Cathedral's head priest Doucet laid down the foundation stone in Hap-dong. Coadjutor bishop Coste was in charge of design and construction and the building was eventually completed in 1892.The church was named after "Yakjeonhyeon" (藥田峴,), or a hill of medicinal herbs. This is because the place where the church is located was once a hilly area covered with medicinal herbs. Later on, "Yakjeonhyeon" was shortened to "Yakhyeon" and it became the name of the hilly area between Malli-dong and Seoul Station.Yakhyeon Catholic Church was the first Western-style church ever built in Korea. It's Gothic architecture features a 12m-wide and 32m-long cruciform construction with low arched windows and a pointed-arch entrance gate.

Situated in Myeong-dong, the Namsan Arts Center is a cultural facility that offers art performances and promotes them for the public. Remodeling the Namsam Drama Center, it was opened in June 2009. Befitting its image, the center boasts artistic designs.The Namsan Arts Center consists of a Drama Center (a performance hall) and an Art Education Center. The Drama Center offers art performances (centered on modern plays) by Korean and international artists. Housing up to 480 visitors, the hall hosts art festivals (including Festival Jang), modern plays, scholarly events, and auditions. The Art Education Center, on the other hand, offers art education to the public who want to appreciate art and culture. The center is a beloved place by both artists and the public.