Incheon(Nam-gu)
, Incheon Center
This is a traditional market visited by domestic and foreign tourists of various ages. It is close to Incheon International Airport and the filming sites of popular K-dramas (Incheon Songdo Central Park and Jayu Park). Inside the market are a sculpture modeled after the Singi Coin (yeopjeon) and a museum of Incheon’s SK Wyverns baseball team. Over the years, the market has grown into a traditional market representing Incheon with a variety of eateries and events.
Experience the culture of traditional market with Shingitongbo!
Shingitongbo is a means of exchange used like cash. It is exchanged for the value of 500 won per piece, and at the same time, has value as a souvenir. The word 'shin' in Shingi Market also means 'god', as well as novelty, and therefore connotes that everything will work out fine. There is also a story that misfortune can be kept at bay if you carry this. Shingitongbo sculpture installed at the customer center on the first floor was built with good energy emitted from Mt. Munhak. As there is an interesting story that photographing or touching it will bring the fortune for
*Website
http://www.shingimarket.com
*Parking
here is a public parking lot, accommodating 160 vehicles, about 10 m from the market
*Popular Restaurants
- Chuncheon Sikdang
- Deokseong Sikdang
*Key Stores
- Ireumeomneun Hotteok (sugar-filled griddlecake; featured in an episode of the Return of the Superman, a popular Korean TV show)
- Sushi’O (conveyor belt sushi restaurant)
*Nearby Tour Course
Wolmido Island, Chinatown, Dohobu Government Office