Incheon · 인천 차이나타운과 송월동 동화마을
Incheon Chinatown and Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village: what to see and do
Red gates and lanterns next to a hillside lane of painted fairy tale murals, all within a short walk.
Known for
- The paifang gate at the entrance to Chinatown
- Jjajangmyeon Museum in the old Gonghwachun building
- Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village with painted murals
What to do
Walk through the gate, eat jjajangmyeon or Chinese street snacks, then climb to the Fairy Tale Village for its murals and city views.
Tip: Come on a weekday, because weekend afternoons get very crowded.
From Seoul: Subway Line 1 to Incheon Station, about 1 h 10
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