Introduction:
Embracing the former downtown of Incheon, Wolmi Special Tourist Zone is deeply involved in Korea’s modern history and culture. Since modern Western culture and institutions were introduced through the port off the coast of Incheon, the zone has become ric

 

Information:
Information Introduction Embracing the former downtown of Incheon, Wolmi Special Tourist Zone is deeply involved in Korea’s modern history and culture
Since modern Western culture and institutions were introduced through the port off the coast of Incheon, the zone has become rich in modern architecture and cultural heritage that tell the stories of the Open Port Period
Visitors can experience the foreign cultures of old when walking on the road along the foot of Wolmisan Mountain, which overlooks the port
The small amusement park in Wolmi Special Tourist Zone is popular with young people for leisure activities and dates
Along the coastline, always busy with travelers, are sashimi restaurants and fancy cafes
Visitors can see a panoramic view of the port and downtown from Wolmi Observation Platform
They can also experience the charm of the fish market and the unique atmosphere of Yeonan Pier where ferries go back and forth near the port
Sea fishing, eating fresh seafood or walking on Open Port Nuri-gil, which is adjacent to the sea, are worth the experience
Chinatown in Wolmi Special Tourist Zone shows the past and the present of Chinese immigrants
There you can find Chinese restaurants, the Incheon Open Port Museum and the Modern Architecture Museum
The Incheon Modern Open Port Street Festival and the Wolmi Special Tourist Zone Culture Festival are held every year
Travelers can learn about Korea’s emigration and open port history at the Museum of Korea Emigration History
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Current:
State of Wolmi Special Tourist Zone 1) Districts Covered:

Area:
s around Yeonan, Shinheung, Bukseong, Dongincheon and Sinpo-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon 2)

Area:
: 3,000,898㎡ * Tourist Attractions Incheon Port, Wolmi Park, Wolmi Observation Platform, The Museum of Korea Emigration History, Art Museum, Chinatown, Modern Open Port and Sinpo Culture Street, Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village, etc


Telephone: +82-32-760-6483

Current:
Status Special Tourist Zone designation date: June 26, 2001 Parking Facilities 181 parking lots are available at the port, Wolmi Park, museums and arts galleries
Available Facilities Tourist information center, interpretation center, souvenir shop, tourist hotel, duty-free shop, nightlife restaurant exclusively for foreigners, etc
Restrooms 12 public restrooms are available at Wolmi Park, Chinatown and museums
Facilities for the Handicapped Elevators exclusively for the disabled in Incheon subway stations
Parking spaces for the disabled are available at tourist sites
Interpretation Services Offered Interpretation centers offer interpretation service along with English and Chinese travel handbooks
Pets Allowed

 

Wolmi Special Tourist Zone Reviews:
SounLT:    I got there by mistake;Wonderful history!
jianK:    Yeongsil to Eorimok trail;Straight Up and Straight Down
lianKO:    A must visit street in Jeju;Quite good!
dH:    Awesome place to visit!;Celebrating Children's day
zhangOU:    Hidden Gem... Good place to enjoy...;A stunning Buddhist structure unli...
KTL:    If you are into Contemporary and M...;Once it's okay
WUZ:    Disappointed..;Informative
zhangOU:    Needs a daily clean up!
zhangOU:    Most contents (90%) in korean only;Fun place for young kids
zhangOU:    Good for elementry school student.