Incheon Chinatown(인천 차이나타운)

1. Location (based on Incheon map)

• Address: 12-17 Chinatown-ro 26beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
• Located near Incheon Station (Line 1), directly opposite Jayuu Park.
• On the map, it forms part of Incheon’s Open Port Cultural District.

2. Getting There

a) From Incheon International Airport (ICN)

• By train: Airport Railroad → transfer at Geomam to Line 1 → Incheon Station (Exit 1); about 1 h. Rome2Rio+1
• By taxi: 30 km / 40 min / ₩35,000–₩45,000. Rome2Rio+1

b) From Seoul Station

• By train: AREX → transfer at Geomam → Incheon Station; ~1 h 10 min. Rome2Rio+1
• By taxi: 38 km / 55 min / ₩40,000–₩50,000. Rome2Rio+1

3. History & Opening Date

• Established in 1883, when Incheon Port opened to foreign trade, becoming Korea’s first Chinese settlement.
• Once home to Qing Dynasty merchants, it remains Korea’s only official Chinatown.
• Streets are decorated with red gates, Chinese calligraphy, and lanterns reflecting its heritage.
• Famous for “Jajangmyeon Street,” celebrating Korea’s adaptation of Chinese noodles.
• Hosts the annual Incheon Chinatown Festival, featuring lion dances and food stalls.

4. Official Introduction Page for Foreign Visitors

• VISITKOREA – Incheon Chinatown+1
• VISITINCHON – Chinatown+1

5. Nearby Attractions (within ~20 minutes)

• Jayuu Park: Korea’s first Western-style park, overlooking the port.
• Open Port Cultural Zone: Restored colonial-era buildings turned into museums.
• Incheon Art Platform: Modern art and performance space in red-brick warehouses.
• Sinpo International Market: Street-food paradise with fried chicken and tteokbokki.
• Jajangmyeon Museum: Dedicated to Korea’s iconic black bean noodle dish.

Source

• VISITKOREA +2
• VISITINCHON +2
• Wikipedia +2
• GPSmyCity +1