In the past few years, Yeongjongdo has become a regular weekend destination, with five-star hotels and facilities such as Inspire Resort and Paradise City. But for those who still remember Yeongjongdo for Incheon Airport and Ewangni Beach, we’ve got you covered. From exhibitions to pool parties to overnight stays, here are our recommendations for a day on Yeongjongdo.
Media Art Exhibition
Inspire Le Space
Inspire Entertainment Resort is a festival venue with a 15,000-seat arena and an immersive media art street, Aurora. For the first stop of the day, we recommend Inspire Resort with its diverse content.
Inspire is home to Le Space, Korea’s largest immersive media art exhibition. The exhibition is themed around space travel and features beam projectors, large LEDs, kinetic art, holograms, steering, interactivity, and more to create a new dimension of outer space that captivates every corner of your senses. A couple hours will fly by as you follow the compelling storytelling. It’s a great date night idea or a family visit with kids that will leave you feeling inspired and imaginative. Check here for ticket information, including limited-time promotions.
📍Inspire Resort, 127, Airport Culture-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon (Naver map)
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Outing or after-dinner
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Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine
Pekingduck is a Michelin-starred dish, and Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine brings authentic Cantonese cuisine to Korea. Located in Paradise City, it’s the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion in a luxurious setting. Right next door is its sister brand, Imperial Treasure Dim Sum & Steamboat, which serves casual dim sum and hot pot, so you can choose according to your budget and mood.
📍Paradise City, 186, Yeongjonghaeannam-ro 321beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon (Naver map)
Bongpi Yang
For a meal with a lower barrier to entry, how about Pyongyang naengmyeon? This is the season when lines form outside most Pyongyang naengmyeon restaurants, but at Bongpi Yang Paradise City, you can avoid waiting in the hot sun.
📍Bongpi Yang Paradise City, 186, Yeongjonghaeannam-ro 321beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon (Naver map)
Hwangsaengga Kalguksu
If Paradise City has Bongpi Yang, Inspire has Hwangsaengga Kalguksu, a Samcheongdong specialty. It is a place where you can fill your stomach with a neat bowl of summer delicacy bean noodles and seasonal favorites kalguk and wangmandu soup. It has been listed in the Michelin Guide Seoul for nine consecutive years.
📍Hwangsaengga Kalguksu Inspire Resort Branch, 127, Airport Culture-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon (Naver map)
Still a favorite sunset spot
Eulwangni & Yedanpo
Just because Yeongjongdo has more attractions doesn’t mean the sun doesn’t set in the east. The fact that Yeongjongdo is a sunset spot hasn’t changed. Head to Eurwangni Beach or Masian Beach fora sunset snack of grilled clams. The sunset from the opposite side of Yedanpois also stunning. The sun setting at the end of the green promenade creates a different scene. There is also a sashimi center right next to Yedanpo Pier if you get hungry.
📍Eulwangni Beach, 16-15, Yongyuseo-ro 302beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon (Naver map)
📍Yedanpo Perimeter Road, 2-10, Yedanpo 1-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon (Naver map)
Take charge of the night
Paradise City Club Chroma
At night, head to Club Chroma in Paradise City. The largest club in Asia, Club Chroma hosts DJs and artists from all over the world, as well as Korea’s only burlesque show , Bootleg Show. You can also enjoy a pool party at Paradise City Pool Sumer.
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If one day is not enough, Yeongjongdo
Recommended accommodation by situation
Playing is work, and you don’t want to get back behind the wheel at the end of the day. If you just want to jump into bed, Yeongjongdo has a solid lineup of hotels to choose from. Families with kids will love Inspiration Resort, with its water park and other kid-friendly activities; couples looking for a special day out will love Paradise City,with its cultural events ranging from candlelight concerts to Asian pop festivals; and those looking to stay up all night chatting with friends without breaking the bank will love Bootit Hotel Nest.