Transit Tour in Korea

21/06/2011

21/06/2011

Wolmi Park (Wolmi Korean Traditional Garden)

A tranquil traditional garden rests at the top of Mt.Wolmi. The reflecting pool with scattered lotus flowers whisper of a time long past, the Joseon Dynasty in medieval Korea. This garden opened in Oct 2007 as a re-creation of the royal garden in Changduk Palace.

On the other side of the garden, there are replica houses, both upper and lowe class, from that era. The roofs of the commoners houses are close to the ground and made of straw, creating an intimate atmosphere.
Visitors can reach up and touch the ceiling, bringing them back in history. A man-made pond, stream, waterfall, and rice paddles surrounded the area to complete the setting of a traditional villige.







Fish Market (Wholesale Seafood Market)

A fresh fish market in Yeonan sells the freshest seafood at wholesale prices. Over 500 stores in a 9,240-square meter warehouse offer various types of fresh, dry, pickled, and live fish.
Freshly caught blue crap, shirmp, sea bass, and over 400 other types of fish are sold at this market, at prices that are 10~20% cheaper that at other places. Besides the appeal of the freshness and good prices, this market is the largest of its kind in Korea, and is an exciting place to visit.

14/05/2010

Founded in AD 670, tenth year of the reign of King Munmu during Silla Dynasty. Yonggungsa Temple is famous for its 1,300 years old zelkova tree, a stone statue of Buddha and the tablet in Yosachae written by Heungseon Dawongun. Designated as Incheon Metropolitan City Tangible Cultural Property No. 15 on 9th, Nov, 1990.



Eulwangri Beach that has come closer to us by Incheon International Airport Highway is known for its half-moon-shaped white sand beach. The white sand beach is flat and firm even during low tides, so is easy to walk on. The beach is flat with shallow waters to be great for family picnics. The sunset of the Yellow Sea sinking down the horizon is a must-see magnificence.

14/05/2010

Founded in AD 1376, second year of the regin of King Wu during Goryeo Dynasty, Heungryunsa Temple becomes noted for its 108 stairs that the hundred-and-eight torments of mankind and the beatiful scence of sunset and Incheon Grand Bridge.

Incheon Bridge is directly link the Incheon International Airport and Songdo International City. This bridge, 18.248km-long and 33.4m-wide, supports three lanes in each direction.

This is the longest bridge in Korea, the 6th longest in the world, and the 5th largest cable-stayed bridge in the world.

Incheon Bridge has been named one of the 10 wonders of the construction world. The bridge symbolizes Incheons progress in the 21st century, and its grwoth toward being the hub of Northeast Asia. The bridge is the newest landmark of Korea.

14/05/2010

Founded in AD 670, tenth year of the reign of King Munmu during Silla Dynasty. Yonggungsa Temple is famous for its 1,300 years old zelkova tree, a stone statue of Buddha and the tablet in Yosachae written by Heungseon Dawongun. Designated as Incheon Metropolitan City Tangible Cultural Property No. 15 on 9th, Nov, 1990.