Incheon is sometimes affected by yellow dust from the Mongolian desert region. Daylight hours range from 05:15 - 19:45 in the summer, and 07:45 - 17:15 in the winter.

The annual average temperature is about 12°C (54°F). Incheon experiences a mild spring (around 14°C) and warm summer (averaging 24°C), while winter temperatures can dip to around -6°C in January.

Incheon, a major port city in South Korea, has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries. Its strategic location on the west coast, close to Seoul and the Yellow Sea, has made it a key gateway for trade, cultural exchange, and military activity throughout Korean history.

• City of Incheon website

Incheon International Airport (ICN ^IATA) is South Korea's main gateway. The AREX train connects the airport to Gyeyang (20 min) for Incheon Subway Line 1 or Geomam (16 min) for Incheon Subway Line 2. Alternatively, the limousine bus line (50 min) is always available to go to many places in Incheon, or you can take a taxi (25 min) to get into the city.

37.42408126.605531 Incheon Port International Ferry Terminal (인천항 국제여객터미널) has connections to several cities in China, such as Weihai, Dandong, Qingdao and Tianjin.

The largest operator is now Weidong, but passengers can look at full listings on the port's website (only in Korean). These ferries are similar to miniature cruise lines and provide karaoke rooms, console games, and DVD rentals (private rooms only).

The trip can take as long as 24 hours, so if you have an economy ticket, request a sleeper bunk for a comfortable trip. If they are all taken, however, the only other option for an economy ticket is the sleeping deck where everyone will stay like sardines in a can. Arrive at the terminal 2–3 hours before departure to ensure there is availability for the bunks.

Kyeong-in line called Metropolitan Line 1 links Seoul to Incheon. The line often provides express trains that skip some minor stops between Dong-incheon station and Yongsan station. By using the express trains passengers can save up to 30 minutes depending on where they go and for the same fare.

• 37.45721126.702212 Incheon City Hall station. Incheon City Hall Station is the 14th subway station of Incheon in the north direction. (updated Apr 2023)

The port of Incheon, the gateway to the Seoul metropolitan area in the waterway, was first opened in 1883. The port of Incheon is an export port, and there are passenger ships that ship old cars and various exports to and from Incheon to China. It consists of internal, northern and southern ports. The inland waterway was opened to traffic in 2012, a scenic route linking the Yellow Sea and the Han River. Meanwhile, international passenger ships are operating in each city of the People's Republic of China. The First International Passenger Terminal has routes to Yingkou, Qinhuangdao, Yantai, Dalian and Dandong. The second passenger terminal has ships operating in the areas of Weihai, Qingdao, Tianjin and Lianyungang. Incheon Hangshin International Passenger Terminal is under construction.

From various cities in South Korea, there are numerous Intercity Bus routes heading to Incheon.

Travelers can book some routes from the Kobus website such as Busan, Daegu and Gwangju.

From Seoul, there are some express bus routes which are mainly used by commuters.

Most of them connect Incheon from Seoul station, Shinchon and Gangnam station. For example, route 1400 links Seoul station, Shinchon, Hongdae and Bupyeong.

Subway line No.1 and Suin line connect to Seoul and Gyeonggi Province. The subway line passes through many famous places. If you get off the 'Gyeyang station', you can see the Gyeongin Ara Waterway. There is also Incheon Metro Line 1. Incheon Metro Line 1 is an urban railway line of the Incheon Transportation Corporation that connects Gyeyang Station in Gyeyang-gu, Incheon, and Songdo Moonlight Festival Park Station in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon.

For those who want to visit several places in Incheon, local bus lines could be another great option. There are about 2,000 operating buses; therefore, a visitor can go almost everywhere.

In Incheon, the bus system is well-developed, and there are several types of buses that cater to different routes and purposes.

• City (local) buses primarily serve routes within Incheon and nearby areas. Local buses have a variety of route numbers and are commonly used for short-distance travel.
• Blue uses (mainline buses): (간선버스) connect major districts within Incheon and often link Incheon to other cities, like Seoul. These buses cover longer distances and serve key transportation hubs.
• Green buses (branch buses) (지선버스) typically cover shorter routes that connect neighborhoods and residential areas to bus terminals or subway stations. They are often used for transferring to main routes.
• Red buses (express buses) (광역버스) are express buses that travel between Incheon and other cities, particularly Seoul. These buses have fewer stops and focus on faster travel across longer distances.
• Village buses (town buses) are smaller buses (마을버스) thst serve local neighborhoods and run short routes within residential areas. They provide convenient transportation to nearby subway stations or larger bus stops.

In Ara waterway, there are several 'land and water double use buses'. You can stop by and experience them. It takes about 1 hour and you can look around in Ara Waterway. The hours of operation are 11:00-11:30 to 15:30-17:30 on weekdays. On weekends, the hours of operation are from 10:00 to 18:00. The times between departures are 30 minutes or 1 hour.

There are a number of taxis on the street, and a taxi can be called under 1577-5588.

• Regular taxis are the standard taxis, easily recognizable by their silver or white color.
• Deluxe taxis (Mobeom taxi) are black with a yellow sign and are more spacious and comfortable. They are more expensive than regular taxis.
• International taxis are designed to cater to foreigners. They have drivers who speak multiple languages, including English, Japanese, and Chinese.

Incheon International Airport, opened in 2001, is South Korea's largest airport and located on Yeongjong Island, Jung-gu. Most flights to and from Incheon International Airport are from South Korea's air carriers Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.

• 37.631304126.48436414 Taeung-jon Hall, Chondung-sa Temple (전등사 대웅전). This temple is Korea treasure 178 issue. It was appointed in 1963. 
• 37.439095126.68784315 Incheon government office building (인천도호부청사), Namgu-maesohol road 589. It was the first to be declared a tangible cultural property in Incheon. The buildings across the street from Munhak Stadium are reproductions, not tangible cultural properties. 
• 37.607864126.44536716 Buddhist Sanctuary, Jeong-Su Temple (강화 정수사 법당), Hwado-myeon Sagi-ry 467-3, Gwanghwa. It is the No. 161 national treasure. 
• 37.41838126.6576517 Gachon Museum (가천박물관), 40-9 Cheongnyang-ro 102beon-gil, Yeonsu-gu, ☏ +82 32-833-4747, fax: +82 32-833-4750. (updated Oct 2024)
• 37.753833126.47878118 GangHwa Hyanggyo (강화향교). Hyanggyo is the Confucian temple and school to teach local students in the Joseon Dynasty period.  
• 37.748126126.47678819 GangHwa mountain fortress (강화산성), Guk hwa-ri, Ganghwa-eup. It was built in Goryeo period. The path of the fortress along the ridges is full of green. When you climb Namsan Mountain, where Namjangdae is located, Ganghwa under the mountain unfolds like a picture. If you can see the sea behind Ganghwa and the weather is good, you can see Songak Mountain in North Korea behind the sea. When you walk along the walls with calm scenery, you will find a tranquil forest path. A trail is built along the fortress. 
• 37.763557126.48620120 GangHwa Daesan-ry dolmen distant view (강화대산리지석묘원경), 1189, Daesan-ry, Ganghwa-eup. It is appointed in 1995. This cultural property is related to brazen age. 
• 37.42085126.6531921 Incheon Metropolitan City Museum (인천광역시립박물관), 26 Cheongryang-ro 160, Yeonsu-district (Okryeon-dong 525-0). It is a cultural complex that collects, preserves and exhibits cultural heritages in the Incheon area, and citizens learn and enjoy together. (updated Oct 2019)
• 37.4196126.653722 Memorial Hall for Incheon Landing Operation (인천상륙작전기념관), 525, Ongnyeon-dong, Yeonsu-gu. Mar-Oct: Tu-Su 09:00-18:00; Nov-Feb: Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Museum about the landing of 70,000 troops led by General MacArthur in 1950 during the Korean War. The museum has some landing craft and missiles from the war, and a memorial statue. free. (updated Oct 2019)
• Neungheodae (능허대지), Okryeon-dong, Yeonsu-district. This is where envoys sail during the Baekje period when they traveled to and from China. There is a small pavilion and a pond, and there is an artificial waterfall and a fountain in the pond. (updated Oct 2019)
• 37.638337126.38885123 Seonsu-guard post (선수돈대), 1831, Nae-ry, Hwado-myeon. It was made the Joseon Dynasty period. Also it is one of the 48 guard posts. Nearby are the southern and northern guard posts. 
• Woninjae (원인재), Yeonsu-dong, Yeonsu-district. It is to protect the tomb of Heo-gyeom Lee, the founder of Lee in Incheon, and hold a memorial service. You can see the antique hanok in the city center. (updated Oct 2019)

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  37.452126.65324 Inha University (인하대학교), 인천광역시 미추홀구 인하로 100 (학익동), ☏ +82 32-860-7114. The name "Inha," a school deeply associated with ethnic Koreans in Hawaii, was also built after the initials of Incheon and Hawaii. (updated Nov 2019)

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  37.375126.63225 Incheon National University (인천대학교), 217, Songnim-ro, Michuhol-gu, ☏ +82 32-835-8114. Many people also say that the area around the university feels desolate due to lack of development. However, a number of large shopping malls, including Shinsegae Department Store, will be located in and around Incheon University Station in 2020. (updated Nov 2019)
• 37.472126.6626 Chungwoon University (청운대학교), 인천광역시 남구 도화2.3동, Dohwa 2(i).3(sam)-dong, Nam-gu, ☏ +82 32-770-8114. The school’s commercial facilities include a student restaurant, a Bongus rice burger, a cafe on the first and fourth floors, a toast shop and GS25 City convenience stores. In front of the main gate, Rodeo Street is being constructed, and cafes, hospitals and pharmacies are housed, and many students are expected to use it when it is completed. (updated Nov 2019)
• 37.3829126.67117327 Yonsei University (연세대학교 국제캠퍼스), Songdo-dong, 과학로 85 KR 인천광역시 연수구 송도1동 연세대학교 국제캠퍼스 ConvertZone, ☏ +82 32-749-2114. (updated Nov 2019)

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  37.24235126.3801828 Songdo-Beer Festival (송도맥주축제), 350, Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu, ☏ +82 32-830-1000. differ from year to year. The Super Beer & Music Festival is held in the park, where the green grass is shining cool! Asia's largest stage and the venue of more than 30,000 simultaneous inmates will feature the most delicious beer, food, joyful live concerts, fireworks and EDM parties. Food truck. 
• 37.401707126.6346329 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival (인천 펜타포트 락 페스티벌), 350, Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu (Public Transportation Subway Exit from the International Business Unit of Incheon Subway Line 1 a public transport bus Interstate 908 (Comprehensive Terminal) → Exit from the Free Economic Zone Clearance Station <Households> Navigation search word Songdo Moonlight Festival Park or Training Center 350), ☏ +82 32-440-4023. August. The name Pentaport is a combination of penta- and port, which means five. Since the late 1990s, the Incheon Metropolitan Government's strategy of combining five new cities by adding the business-port and leisure sectors to the triport with three elements: airport, port and information and communication base.Pentaport also refers to five different meanings that represent the spirit and philosophy of the festival: music, passion, naturalism, do it yourself, and friendship. (updated Oct 2019)
• 37.398606126.73733530 Sorae-port festival (소래포구축제), 111-200, Nonhyeon-dong, Namdong-gu, ☏ +82 32-453-2140. The Incheon Soraepo Construction System is a festival based on the basic concept of being the only traditional fishing port in the metropolitan area. The Incheon Soraepo Construction System offers a variety of attractions, as well as rich participation events, including various events, to help visitors and residents become one. Various salted fish, discount sales of local agricultural and fisheries products, and surprise auction events and fish porridge dinners to promote the special products of Sorae Port during the festival are also receiving favorable responses from tourists, and greatly contributing to enhancing the tourist image of Sorae Port. free. (updated Oct 2019)
• 37.393587126.63544231 Incheon Songdo Fireworks Festival (인천송도불빛축제), 196, Techno park-ro, Yeonsu-gu. The Incheon Songdo Fireworks Festival is a festival where lovers, family members and friends can enjoy various nightly lights, performances, and experience programs such as the beautiful world, lighting art zones, lighting shows with music, Christmas special zones, etc. free. (updated Oct 2019)
• 37.74601126.43718232 Koryo Mountain azalea Festival (고려산 진달래 축제), Ganghwa Island Koryo Mountain. Every April, a festival is held near Mt. Koryo in Ganghwa, where azalea blossoms bloom. It is by far considered the best spring flower festival in Incheon. Although the mountain is rather high at 400 meters above sea level, many people climb the mountain to see azalea flowers. When you climb the mountain, you can enjoy not only azaleas but also various landscapes of Ganghwa. During the festival period, various experiences are available over the weekend. (updated Dec 2019)

• 37.449126.70133 Arts Centre (아트 센터), 149 Yesul-ro, Guwol 3(sam)-dong, Namdong-gu, ☏ +82 32 427-8401. An arts and entertainment venue in Guwol-dong (with which it is loosely synonymous). There are several large department stores, cinemas, designer shops, restaurants, and a central square named Rodeo Street. Sporting events are sometimes shown on a screen in the central square. Also, the place has a couple of stadiums for professional baseball and soccer games. 
• 37.4775126.618534 Chinatown (차이나타운), Gaho-dong, Jung-gu, ☏ +82 32 777-1330. open 24 hours. This is the only official Chinatown in South Korea. Incheon's Chinatown has become very clean by carrying out extensive maintenance projects and has become one of the leading tourist areas in Incheon. It has a reputation as the area where jajangmyeon (a noodle dish) originated. Chinatown is full of Chinese restaurants and souvenir shops. Of course, many Chinese people reside there, so Chinese schools are there too. The area is located at the end of Metropolitan Line 1 that directly connects Incheon with Seoul. The main entrance to Chinatown is in front of the Incheon station. The area is very crowded with visitors on weekends, so if you'd like to avoid crowds, go during the week.  
• 37.4755126.621335 Liberty Park (Jayu park, 자유공원), 25 Jayugongwonnam-ro, Bukseong-dong 3(sam)-ga, Jung-gu, ☏ +82 32 760-7597. open 24 hours. Liberty Park is next to Chinatown. It is the first modern park in Korea. For most Incheon citizens, the park is well known for General MacArthur's statue and the memorial of the Centennial Anniversary of U.S.-South Korean relations. If you go to Liberty Park in April, you can see the full bloom of cherry blossoms. This place is a resting place for citizens who can see Incheon's downtown area, the surrounding mountains, ports, and the sea at a glance, and various events are also held frequently. 
• 37.57905126.7353936 Independence Memorial Hall (독립기념관). This was built to celebrate Korea's independence from Japan. There are a monument of General MacArthur and several other statues that symbolize the country's independence. 
• 37.389902126.64381737 Songdo International City (송도 국제도시). This is a multi-billion dollar planned city where Korea's tallest building, the North Asia Trade Tower, is located. In addition, the world's tallest twin tower buildings, 151 Incheon Tower, are in the early stage of construction. As part of the Free Economic Zone, Songdo represents the bright future of Incheon. This area is still very much in development.  
• Incheon Islands. There are several islands accessible by ferries. Most islands provide comfortable environments with fresh air and various cuisines that allow visitors to stay away from city life for a while. Also, the islands have great hiking roads and beaches. Here are several islands people can easily visit: Daecheongdo, Yeonpyeongdo, Ganghwado, Yeongjongdo, Muuido, and Deokjeokdo. 
• 37.4751126.599538 Wolmido (월미도). Wolmido was a major harbor in Incheon until Yeonan Budu was developed. However, visitors can still do many things in Wolmido. There is a small park, surrounded by a nature walk road. There are also many seafood restaurants and cafes with a great ocean view. What is more, a small harbor that can bring visitors to several islands is still operating. The Chinatown is just a few minutes away, so tourists usually take two sightseeing courses with Wolmido. The most famous place is an amusement park popular with locals. Wolmido Amusement Park is not a state-of-the-art facility, but disco and pirate ships are famous. It is said that the pirate ship is the scariest of Wolmido because of its loose seat belt. However, there are no known safety problems with the rides.  
• 37.435126.6939 Incheon Munhak Stadium (인천 문학 경기장), 482 munhak-dong, Nam-gu, ☏ +82 32 200-7500. Munhak Stadium consists of a main stadium, a baseball field, an auxiliary stadium, a swimming pool, a football stadium, a square, an x-game field, a camping ground and an artificial rock wall. Incheon. The closest station is Munhak Stadium on Incheon Subway Line No. 1, named after the stadium.  
• 37.558397126.60754740 Ara tower (아라타워), Oryu-dong, Seogu. It is tower of Gyeongin Ara canal. On the first floor of Ara tower, there are information, lobby, exhibition space, video theater, and cafe. 
• 37.403452126.70311841 Hanok village (한옥마을), Yeonsu-gu Convensia-daero. It is very small Hanok (traditional Korean-style houses) village in Songdo Central Park. There are Hanok restaurants, Hanok cafes, Hanok hotels and cultural experience facility. (updated Nov 2019)
• 37.55323126.7150242 Gyeyang mountain (계양산), Gyesan-dong, Gyeyang-district. Mt. Gyeyang, which is 395 m above sea level, is the highest mountain in Incheon, except for Ganghwa Island. In spring, azaleas color the whole mountain red. Surrounding islands such as Yeongjong Island and Ganghwa Island are visible at the west, Gimpo airport and Seoul at the east, Goyang city to the north, and Incheon metropolitan city to the south. It is attractive to be able to meet many cities on the top of the mountain. (updated Nov 2019)
• 37.43729126.6950843 Munhak mountain (문학산), Munhak-dong, Michuhol-district. It is a mountain not so high at 217 m above sea level. There are various paths up the mountain. There are about five to six hiking courses that people like to visit. (updated Nov 2019)
• 37.47323126.6205644 ‘Open port area’ Street (인천개항박물관), Jungang-dong, Jung-gu. As you enter the street of the opening port, the boundary between the past and the present becomes blurred. History of the end of the Joseon Dynasty from Japanese colonial period was alive. Thanks to this, the entire street has become a historical and cultural space. Although this place is suffering from the pain of modern history, it has been remodeled into various forms, including museums and exhibition halls. This street has preserved modern architecture and reorganized the surrounding area to showcase its history and tourism products. (updated Dec 2019)
• 37.82643126.4331645 Ganghwa Peace Observatory (강화 제적봉 평화 전망대), Ganghwa. The Ganghwa Peace Observatory is a place for displaced people who wished for peaceful unification and left their hometowns, and is the building ranges from one basement to four floors above ground. The first basement level and the fourth floor of the ground are military facilities, which restrict civilian access. The first floor is a restaurant, a Ganghwa Specialty and a special-product market selling North Korean specialties, and the second floor is an exhibition hall that presents the situation of the Korean Peninsula, a desire for unification and a vision after unification. (updated Dec 2019)
• 37.47278126.6354646 Baedari (pontoon bridge) (배다리), Geumchang-dong and Songhyeon-dong, Dong-district. It is named after a long time ago that a small boat traveled under the iron bridge through the channel where the seawater flowed in. It refers to the area of Geumchang-dong and Songhyeon-dong, Dong-gu, Incheon. This is famous for secondhand bookstore street. There are only five bookstores left on the old bookstore streets created in the 1960s and 1970s. There is a space beam opposite the old bookstore street. It is an old Incheon brewery building, and as a result of the new regional art research group, various art activities and urban community projects are under way. Walking from Space Beam to Changyoung Elementary School, you can find murals painted on the alley walls. The past and present life of the people here are depicted in murals. (updated Dec 2019)
• 37.80062126.4572647 Ganghwa Hwamunseok Village (강화 화문석 마을). Ganghwa Hwamunseok Village is a traditional rural theme village. Visitors can enjoy various cultural and traditional experiences that follow from the village. Hwamunseok is a flower mat made out of flower patterns. It is widely used in summer and has a great decorative effect because of its beautiful patterns. The village runs a Hwamunseok weaving experience program, which is also a specialty product. In addition, a tour of the Hwamunseok Museum is available throughout the year, and the museum will hold farming and agricultural harvest experiences in each season, taking advantage of rural areas. You can experience of the ecological environment and history. Visitors can also visit historical sites, art galleries, museums and reservoirs nearby the village. Farming houses will also be operated for experience. (updated Dec 2019)
• 37.391944126.41555648 Mui island (무의도). The scenery of the island where you climb the mountains that stretch across Mui Island is lush and beautiful. You can feel the mood of Mui island through water play at Silmi Beach (Silmi island). The sand is fine and the water is clean. Unlike the East Sea, the slope is gentle, making it ideal for families to play. There are bungalows suitable for summer vacations, many foreigners visit. (updated Dec 2019)
• 37.47004126.6001649 Museum of Korean Immigration history (한국 이민사 박물관), Wolmi island. The Museum of Korean Immigration history was built in 2003 to honor the pioneer life of ancestors and convey its footsteps to descendants. (updated Dec 2019)
• 37.966667124.6550 Baengnyeong Island (백령도). It takes four hours to get to Baengnyeong Island. You may get seasick when the wind is strong, and the ship operation is not constant depending on the weather. It is a difficult island to access, but it has such amazing mysteries, scenic views, and many tourist attractions. It is often referred to as the jewel of the West Sea. It is also one of the top 100 tourist destinations in Korea selected by the Korea Tourism Organization. (updated Dec 2019)
• 37.483333126.51666751 Yeongjong island (영종도). It is the place where Incheon International Airport is and Eulwangri Beach is famous. There are also historic mountains and temples. An island with an area of 125.7 km² in Jung-gu, Incheon. It is South Korea's sixth-largest island and is home to a large-scale reclamation project to build Incheon International Airport. Half of the island's total area is the site of Incheon International Airport. As shown by the satellite imagery above, the island was divided into four islands (Yeongjongdo, Sinbuldo, Sammokdo, and Yongyu Island) in the past, but it became an island through reclamation, and the vast mudflats between Yongyu Island have been transformed into an airport site.In the past, it was only possible to travel through an embankment linking the island to the island. Residents mainly lived on fishing or farming. Salt fields were huge all over the island, but now they're all closed. It overtook Ulleungdo in the late 2000s when reclamation projects were in full swing and surpassed Wando as well as Ulleungdo. It was later expanded to a width of 125 km², which is wider than the facial island, due to continued additional reclamation. The only road that connects is a motorway, so if you don't have a car, you'll have to take a bus, a railway, or a ship on Wolmi Island to get to land. Two-wheeled or large-sized special vehicles that cannot enter the highway must ride in a Paris that connects to Wolmido Island. In addition, there is a magnetic levitation railway at Incheon Airport due to orbital traffic within the island. In the long run, the plan will be a route that will circulate the entire island. There is an airport railway station at the entrance to Yeongjong. (updated Dec 2019)
• 37.448957126.37271952 Eulwang-ri Beach (을왕리 해수욕장), 16-15 Yongyu-seo 302beon-gil, Jung-gu. Daily 09:00-21:00. It is a beach in Eulwang-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, and was designated as a national tourist destination in 1986 as it is also called Neulmok or Eolhang. The length of the white sand beach is about 700 m and the average depth is 1.5 m, which is relatively large. (updated Sep 2024)