City: Incheon
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Arts, entertainment, fashion, history and nature: Incheon has it all (and more)! The city is undergoing an extravagant real estate development, with a projected finish date of 2015. It also expects a large number of visitors for its 2014 Asian Games. Visitors can peruse designer shops in the Bupyeong district, enjoy events at the Arts Centre or discover local history at Liberty Park and Independence Memorial Hall. Head to the country's only official Chinatown for authentic cuisine and souvenirs. A ferry rides to the nearby islands is the perfect escape from the excitement of the city.
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1. Heungryunsa Temple
2. Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center
3. Bomunsa Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Jakecosmosaller - Alexandria, United States
this is one of my favorite temples in Korea. It is not too difficult to get to these days used to be really remote but with the new bridge it is a doable day trip if you staying in Seoul or near the airport. Best way to get here is to rent a car. If you go by public transit take a bus from Sincheon station or from the airport and get off in Gangwha and then take a local bus or taxi.
4. Jeondeungsa Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 112 reviews
JeondeungsaThe oldest temple in this historical region … Jeondeungsa Temple is located on Ganghwa Island, which has been a historically significant place from the time of ancient Joseon (i.e. the birth of the Korean people), until the present day. So naturally, the atmosphere is quite different than other places as you make your way up to the temple. After you get out of your car and start to make your way up the mountain, you’ll notice that it’s totally encircled by a fortress. This is the Samnang Fortress, which was designed to help protect the land from foreign invaders. You should pass through the fortress gate to enter the temple, as these days the entrance to the temple is actually what was once the old fortress gate.
Reviewed By Jakecosmosaller - Alexandria, United States
a classic old temple in Gangwha Island not far from Manisan. this is a temple stay temple and I intend to do that one of these days. it is not too far from the airport but a bit far for a overlay doable if you are staying near the airport or in Seoul. there are buses from the airport to Ganghwa then local buses or taxies.
5. Yonggungsa Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Jakecosmosaller - Alexandria, United States
Yongugunsa temple is one of the oldest temples in Korea. It is part of the Baekrangsan mountain park - see my review) and you can walk down to it or you can walk up to the mountain peak and down the other end to Unseo station and back to the airport.. Total time would take about 4 hours so it is doable as a lay over. taxi from Unseo station would be about 10 dollars.
