A day trip to see modern and contemporary Korean history, China, and Japan 🇰🇷

#DomesticTravel A place you can reach from Seoul in less than an hour by subway! A fun trip to Incheon where you can enjoy the ocean, grilled clams, and experience Korea's modern and contemporary history and culture, along with the multiculturalism of China and Japan. 🚉 🎡 Three Kingdoms Mural Street ✔️ Location: 262-15 Jemullyang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon We'll start with Incheon Chinatown. Since we arrived early, we'll head to a cafe in the Three Kingdoms Mural Street for coffee before heading out. ☕️ Unlike the bustling Chinatown, the Three Kingdoms Mural Street is located in a quiet alley. The path up the hill is a delight to the eyes, but it can be a bit tiring on the legs. Then, a cafe will come to mind, like a welcome shower. Now called Cafe Hills, I really like this cozy and clean cafe. It's a great place to take a break, enjoying delicious coffee and sweet desserts while admiring the Three Kingdoms murals through the large windows. 👍 🇨🇳 Incheon Chinatown ✔️ Location: 12-17 Chinatown-ro 26beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon Let's go to Chinatown! Delicious food is the foundation of any trip. Shrimp chibitkoyaki and Macau-style egg tarts don't seem like Chinese food, but they were still new to me and refreshing. 🥠 I bought the flower-shaped ice cream because it reminded me of something I had during my trip to Europe. :) There's a Jajangmyeon street in Chinatown, but the lines at every Chinese restaurant are incredibly long. I already have a lunch menu, so I skipped it, but Jajangmyeon in Chinatown seems to be famous, so I'll definitely have to try it sometime. 🎡 Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village ✔️ Location: Songwol-dong 3-ga, Jung-gu, Incheon Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village was definitely different from the mural villages I've visited before. The decorations are different. ✨️ It's fun to bring a three-dimensional feel to fairy tale characters, not just in paintings, but also in sculptures and 3D models. Almost all my favorite fairy tale characters are there, so it's a lot of fun to explore. 😊 Walking through Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village, filled with colorful and adorable characters, I felt like I was inside a fairy tale, which was fun. :) 🇯🇵 Japanese-style Street ✔️ Location: Gwandong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Incheon As you walk, you'll come across Japanese-style streets lined with Japanese architecture, creating a completely different atmosphere. Although it's only a short distance away, there are many museums and exhibition halls worth visiting, such as the Incheon Port Opening Museum and the Incheon Port Opening Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall. Incheon offers a diverse range of experiences, from Korean modern and contemporary culture to a charming fairy tale village, and even Chinese and Japanese influences! 👍 🎡 Incheon Beer ✔️ Location: 41 Sinpo-ro 15beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon There's a famous Incheon craft beer house here. Let's stop by and get into the mood for a daytime drink. You can order a beer on the first floor of Incheon Beer and enjoy it on the vintage second floor. 🍻 Pick up some Gaehangno Beer, Pado Beer, and Mongyubyung Beer on the first floor and head up to the second floor. Bring some snacks with you. Luckily, glasses and openers are provided. On the second floor, you can tour the brewery and even doodle with chalkboard markers. It's a fun event that brings back childhood memories of doodling on the walls. 💖 🇰🇷 Jayu Park Centennial Memorial Tower for the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations with the United States ✔️ Location: 93 Jayu Park-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon Now, it's time for modern and contemporary history. In 1882, Jemulpo was the site of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Commerce between Korea and the United States, the first and unequal treaty signed between Joseon and a Western power. Jayu Park also has a monument commemorating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and the United States. Korea's first Western-style garden, built during the reign of King Gojong, also features a statue of General MacArthur, who commanded the Incheon Landing Operation, and a memorial to the student soldiers who fought in the war. It's a place where you can reflect on history. 🙏 🎡 Cheongchun Jogae Location: 21-2 Wolmimunhwa-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon I came to Wolmido Island to try grilled clams. As I was walking around Wolmido, two cute monorails passed overhead. I considered riding them, but the prices weren't cheap. 😅 It's raining, so let's hurry and go to Cheongchun Jogae! It was the weekend, but since it was after 3 p.m., we were able to get in without a wait. They offer all-you-can-eat, but I didn't think I could eat much, so I ordered the Premium Grilled Clam Set for two. They offer a variety of menu items, including various clams, pen scallop pasta, green onion bulgogi, corn cheese, cheese tteokbokki, and roe shrimp gratin. Plus, self-service seafood ramen is free! Even ice cream for dessert is free! 🍦 I had a truly fulfilling and fun day, filling my day from morning to night in Incheon, just an hour away from Seoul. 🤩