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Wolmido Island

Wolmido Island

월미도 · Incheon · Beaches & islands

Wolmido Island has very few historical records, despite being the location of a temporary palace, built in 1653 during the reign of King Hyojong. The palace was built on the eastern side of the island, but it is impossible to find traces of it now. From the late 1920s until the '30s, the island was transformed into a resort, a very popular destination at the time. Wolmi Culture Street opened in July 1989 and helped improve the area's fame. · · On weekends and holidays, people flock to Wolmido Island to enjoy coffee and fresh seafood at the cafes and restaurants overlooking the sea. Despite being 1 kilometer off the coast, Wolmido is no longer an island, being connected to the mainland through modern construction techniques. It is now an easily accessible retreat for locals and tourists alike.

TypeBeaches & islands
RegionIncheon
Address36 Wolmimunhwa-ro, Jemulpo-gu, Incheon
ParkingAvailable
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Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Opening hours and admission are not in the dataset for this place yet — check the official page before you go.

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Within walking distance

Yejeon (예전)
right next door

Yejeon

Wolmi Culture Street & Moonlight Music Fountain (월미문화의거리 & 달빛음악분수)
right next door

Wolmi Culture Street & Moonlight Music Fountain

Wolmi Zzang Land (Wolmi Theme Park) (월미짱랜드)
500 m walk

Wolmi Zzang Land (Wolmi Theme Park)

Wolmi Park (월미공원)
600 m walk

Wolmi Park

Incheon National Maritime Museum (국립인천해양박물관)
600 m walk

Incheon National Maritime Museum

Wolmi Park Wolmi Observatory (월미공원 월미전망대)
600 m walk

Wolmi Park Wolmi Observatory

Sangsang Platform (상상플랫폼)
1.5 km away

Sangsang Platform

Sinseung Banjeom (신승반점)
1.8 km away

Sinseung Banjeom