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Incheon Songdo Tourist Guide

Sights & Landmarks

Sights

Incheon’s signature attractions in and around Songdo International City, where the 5th Forum takes place.

01

G-Tower

G타워 홍보관 (33층)

It is a place where Songdo International City can be seen at a glance and is a must for Songdo sightseeing. As the whole 33rd floor is used as an observation deck and IFEZ PR Center, many tourists visit throughout the year. The four sides are made of glass, so you can have a view of Songdo International City and Incheondaegyo Bridge at once. The G-Tower is home to several international organizations including the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority (IFEZ).

G-Tower rising in a twisted form against a sunset sky, surrounded by Songdo high-rises, with a bus stop in the foreground

02

Songdo Central Park

송도 센트럴파크

Located between the skyscrapers of Songdo, Songdo Central Park is a seaside park. The 1.8km long waterway, which is designed to bring in seawater, becomes shiny in the sunlight. As Songdo’s representative tourist attraction, it enables visitors to enjoy a water taxi, water sports experience and cycling. At night, the light pouring from the building and the lights illuminating the park create a fantastic night view.

Glass skyscrapers of Songdo under a blue sky and an arched footbridge crossing the Central Park waterway

03

CAISSON 24

케이슨24

CAISSON 24, the Songdo Art & Culture Platform, offers a variety of cultural experiences. It includes an Italian restaurant, Quizas Dining Pub specializing in craft beer, Café Drapé Tearoom, Sweet Monster, a culture museum, a photo studio, and a music box. CAISSON 24 provides a precious time to enjoy delicious culture with the sunset in front of the seaside.

The CAISSON 24 building by the seaside, its curved silver facade decorated with seagull sculptures and lights
※ Photo: caisson24.com

04

Tri-bowl

트라이보울

The Tri-bowl, the most eye-catching architecture while walking around Central Park with its three bowls that look like hand-made, is a complex cultural space that operates various performances, exhibitions, and educational programs. A water path runs along the Tri-bowl, and the night view of Songdo reflected on the water after sunset is very beautiful, making it a popular spot for night photography. Every summer, jazz festivals are held in the arena-style indoor performance hall and in the outside space, so it is good to check out their website beforehand. Regardless of those, there are free exhibitions and performances held at all times, so we recommend visiting and taking a tour of the nearby landmarks.

The Tri-bowl, shaped like upturned bowls resting on water, with the Songdo skyline behind

05

Incheon Urban History Museum

인천도시역사관

The Compact Smart City is a museum that shows the transition process from the ‘tidal flat’ to the modern city of ‘Incheon’ in an easy-to-understand manner to the citizens of Incheon as well as domestic and foreign visitors through various real data and models. The 1st floor shows Incheon’s past, the 2nd floor shows the current status of Incheon, and the 3rd floor shows a model of the future development plan. It is attached to Central Park, a landmark of Songdo, so you can take a walk after visiting the museum.

A large scale model of Incheon city and video exhibits in a gallery of the Incheon Urban History Museum

06

IFEZ PR Center

IFEZ 홍보관

Songdo International City is not just a tourist destination but Korea’s first international conference complex district.

As the center of the Incheon Free Economic Zone, 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.

Aerial view of Songdo International City with G-Tower, Northeast Asia Trade Tower, and the winding Central Park waterway

07

IFEZ Smart City Integrated Operation Center

IFEZ 스마트시티 통합운영센터

The UN international organization GCF (Green Climate Fund) is also located in the G Tower, and the observation deck is located at the top of a 150m high 33-story building.

After receiving information from the lobby information desk on the 1st floor of the building, you can use the observatory at the IFEZ (Incheon Free Economic Zone) promotion hall on the 33rd floor for free.

When you go up to the observation deck, you can see a wonderful 360° panorama of the Art Center Incheon, NC Department Store NC Cube Canal Walk, the Hanok Village and the Central Park.

Operators at work in the IFEZ Smart City Integrated Operation Center, in front of a large video wall showing CCTV feeds and maps

08

Songdo Central Park · Water Taxi

송도 센트럴파크 수상택시

If you visit Songdo International City, you must go to the Central Park, the signature trademark of Songdo. It is good for a walk along the trail surrounding the waterway, and at night you can enjoy the wonderful night view of Songdo International City surrounded by skyscrapers.

In the water park, which is the first in Korea created by pumping water from the sea, water taxis are operated and various water leisure activities such as boats, kayaks, and canoes can be experienced. It is popular among Koreans as a recreational tourist destination as it is adjacent to luxury hotels and shopping malls.

A water taxi cruising the Songdo Central Park waterway past a sail-shaped structure, flanked by parkland and high-rises

09

Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon

경원재 앰배서더 인천

Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon is a hanok hotel that showcases the beauty of tradition created by five Korean masters, and was selected best accommodation in the 2016 Korea Tourism Star Awards. The building’s location among the forests shows a unique harmony of tradition and modernity, and it is popular as a hotel vacation place with both domestic and foreigners.

The whole building was built in the traditional style of a beautiful hanok, but the interior of the room was decorated with beds and tables in consideration of domestic and foreign people who are not familiar with sedentary lifestyle.

The Korean-style breakfast served at the hotel’s Korean restaurant ‘Sura’ was a hot topic when it opened, and in 2018, it was selected as one of the top 3 Korean hotel restaurants that foreigners want to visit.

Tiled hanok roofs of Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon lit at dusk, with illuminated Songdo towers behind

10

The National Museum of World Writing Systems

국립세계문자박물관

The National Museum of World Writing Systems, which opened its doors to the general public on June 29, 2023, is one of the three museums in the world dedicated to writing systems.

Its planning began with a proposal launched by the Hunminjeongeum Society in 2013, so it took exactly 10 years to open the museum. Composed of one underground level and two aboveground levels, the National Museum of World Writing Systems showcases a variety of artifacts pertaining to writing systems from around 2100 BCE to the present day.

The white curved facade of the National Museum of World Writing Systems on a lawn, with Songdo high-rises in the background

Dining

Restaurants

Local specialties to discover across Incheon, beyond Songdo.

01

An’s Bakery

안스베이커리

Headquartered in Guwol-dong, An’s Bakery bakes fresh bread from dough made with its own probiotics and natural fermentation starters. It is run by one of Korea’s seven grand masters of confectionery, and its branches can be found in several locations beyond the Guwol-dong main store.

The bread here is made only with organic flour and contains no chemical additives, so it is deep in flavor and easy to digest. Fresh rolls made with 100% milk cream and Nagasaki castella are the bakery’s signature items.

Address
664 Inju-daero, Namdong-gu, Incheon
Tel
032-463-0045
Hours
Daily 07:30 – 23:30 (closed on Seollal and Chuseok)
Website
www.ansbakery.com
Inside An’s Bakery, with shelves full of bread and pastries

02

Sinpo International Market

신포 국제 시장

Mineo (croaker) is a nutrient-dense delicacy that has long been especially loved in summer. Served in a variety of cuts like tuna sashimi, it offers many different textures and flavors. The islands of Guleopdo and Deokjeokdo were renowned for their ‘boat markets’ in the 1920s–30s, and the sashimi houses still in business in today’s Sinpo Market — Hwaseon, Gyeongnam, and Deokjeok among them — carry on that reputation.

Address
11-5 Uhyeon-ro 49beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
Tel
032-772-5812, 032-764-0415
Hours
10:00 – 20:00
A plate of croaker sashimi in assorted cuts on ice, with side dishes

03

Ganghwado Jeotguk Galbi

강화도 젓국 갈비

Ganghwa jeotguk galbi is a stew of braised pork ribs seasoned with salted shrimp. Its origins are said to trace back to King Gojong of the Goryeo Dynasty, for whom the delicacies of Ganghwa were gathered and served at the royal table.

Another reason jeotguk galbi is famous on Ganghwado Island is the salted shrimp itself. Because Ganghwa is where the fresh water of the Hangang and Imjingang rivers meets the seawater of the Yellow Sea, the salted shrimp caught here is less salty and more nutritious than that of other regions. ‘New Arirang’, the oldest jeotguk galbi restaurant on the island, has appeared on several TV programs and draws many visitors.

Address
4-3 Ganghwa-daero 409beon-gil, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
Tel
032-933-2025
Hours
Daily 06:00 – 20:30 (open year-round)
Website
infohan.wixsite.com/newarirang
Ganghwado jeotguk galbi hot pot simmering with pork ribs and green onion

04

Egypt Gyeongyangsik

이집트 경양식

Located in Dongincheon, Egypt — a gyeongyangsik house serving Korean-style Western food — is easy to find thanks to its red brick and glass exterior.

Inside, a retro mood evokes the atmosphere of Korean restaurants from the port-opening era. The menu consists of sirloin, tenderloin, cheese, chicken, and fish cutlets, all served with bread and soup. If you want to bring back old memories, Egypt is the place to visit.

Address
Uhyeon-ro 67beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
Tel
032-888-8525
Hours
Daily 11:00 – 21:00 (open year-round; break 15:30 – 17:00, last order 20:30)
Website
www.instagram.com/gyubbang
A Korean-style Western cutlet topped with tomato sauce, served with salad and macaroni

05

Hwapyeong-dong Naengmyeon Street

화평동 냉면거리

The first naengmyeon (cold noodle) house in Hwapyeong-dong opened before the mid-1970s, and Hwapyeong-dong naengmyeon is better known as ‘washbasin naengmyeon’ for the size of its bowls.

In the early days, workers from nearby factories often asked for extra noodles, so the bowls grew ever larger to hold a generous single serving. Hwapyeong-dong naengmyeon is characterized by the refreshing taste of young summer radish, chewy noodles, and a broth that matches them well. What’s more, extra noodles are free.

Address
2 Songhwa-ro 2beon-gil, Dong-gu, Incheon 22519
Tel
032-770-6524
Website
www.icdonggu.go.kr/open_content/foreign/english/sub/noodle.jsp
Hwapyeong-dong ‘washbasin’ naengmyeon served in a huge bowl with side dishes