Filming location of several popular Korean dramas - Incheon Songdo day trip π
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Korean variety show 'Superman Returns' is set in Songdo International City, an artificial island city created through land reclamation. It covers an area of 53.4 square kilometers and features futuristic high-rise buildings and a green coverage rate of 40%. It is a modern oasis city that combines environmental protection, intelligence, art, business, and leisure.
The Forest Outings large café here is like a tropical rainforest in the city, which is amazing! Popular attractions in the city center such as Central Park, G Tower, Tribowl, Triple Street shopping center, etc., are also the filming locations for popular Korean dramas 'Goblin' and 'The Legend of the Blue Sea'. Today, let's explore it together!
'μΈμ² μ‘λ' One Day Tour Route
11:00 Forest Outings Beautiful Botanical Garden Café
13:00 Tri-bowl Multi-purpose Art Complex
13:30 G Tower
1:30 PM G Tower
14:00 Central Park
15:30 Triple Street Shopping Center
17:30 Modern Premium Outlet Shopping Center
Forest outings cafe 'μ‘λ' store
The vast tropical rainforest, the dreamy dandelion decorations and installation art, make people feel like entering a paradise, temporarily forgetting all worries
Forest Outings Cafe opened in Goyang City in 2020 and then opened its second branch in Incheon Songdo in 2021. Away from the hustle and bustle, it offers a tranquil atmosphere reminiscent of a large botanical garden, attracting a large number of visitors.
This place is really huge, including a three-story underground parking lot and a three-story above ground building. There is an elevator for convenience.
There are plenty of seats, both indoors and outdoors, so you don't have to worry about not finding a place to sit. You can reserve a seat first and then place your order.
And here there are up to 60 kinds of desserts and breads, as well as various choices of brunch, pasta, and pizza. They also offer coffee, juice, milkshakes, tea, and carbonated drinks. It's perfectly fine to have three meals and chat here.
Individual recommended peach sparkling drink, rich in peach pulp, drink after mixing well, refreshing and delicious!
Friends who enjoy taking photos, checking in, the atmosphere of nature, and getting away from worries, don't miss out!
Forest Outings Cafe
Korean address: Incheon Yeonsu-gu Cheongryang-ro 145 Forrest Outing's Songdo Branch
Chinese address: 145 Qingliang Road, Yeonseo-gu, Incheon
Business Hours: Daily 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Last order in the kitchen: 20:00
Last order for drinks: 9:00 PM
Tri-Bowl in Central Park
As a multi-purpose art and cultural complex, it often hosts various cultural and art performances and exhibitions.
'Three Bowls' not only symbolizes the perfect fusion of the sky, ocean, and land in Incheon, but also represents Incheon's three major economic free trade zones: Songdo, Cheongna, and Yeongjong Island.
Due to its unique appearance, it has become a filming location for many Korean dramas: 'The Legend of the Blue Sea', 'Fall in Love with a Camouflage Lover', 'Circle: Two Worlds Connected', etc.
Tri-bowl (νΈλΌμ΄λ³Ό) Matsushima Store
Korean address: Incheon Metropolitan City Yeonsu District Songdo-dong 24-6
Chinese Address: Incheon Metropolitan City, Yeonsu-gu, Songdo-dong 24-6
Subway: Incheon Line 1 Central Park Station (μΌνΈλ΄νν¬μ) Exit 3
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 13:00 to 17:30
Closed on Mondays
(Not available during exhibition period)
Just across the river from Tri-bowl is G Tower
This is the filming location for the North-South Korean meeting in 'Descendants of the Sun', and 'She Was Pretty' was also filmed here.
The 33rd floor exhibition hall can be entered for free, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of Matsushima Central Park and its surroundings, as well as providing insights into Matsushima's history of various construction developments.
G Tower
G Tower
Korean address: Incheon Metropolitan City, Yeonsu-gu, Art Center Road, 175
Chinese address: 175 Arts Center Road, Yeon-su District, Incheon Metropolitan City
Subway: Incheon Line 1 Central Park Station (μΌνΈλ΄νν¬μ) Exit 3, walk 343 meters
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Rest day: every Monday
Last entry: 20:30 on weekdays
Central Park is the first man-made lake park in Korea constructed using seawater, covering an area of 101 acres, accounting for approximately 10% of 'μ‘λ' International City!
The triplets from the Korean variety show 'Superman Returns' live nearby, so if you're lucky, you might run into them!
Includes water park, Hanok village, Plum Blossom Deer Park, Water Taxi, Canoe, Water Bike, Zimang District, various gardens, etc.
The Korean variety show 'Running Man', Korean drama 'Goblin', and 'The Legend of the Blue Sea' have all filmed here.
Opening Hours
Central Park: Open 24 hours
* East Side Boat House
- Water bike (1 person) 10,000 Korean won / Water bike (2 people) 15,000 Korean won
- Transparent Kayak (40 minutes) $25,000 Korean Won
- Paddleboarding 10,000 South Korean won
* West Side Boat House (Water Taxi)
- Adults: 4,000 Korean won / Children: 2,000 Korean won
Opening hours
Weekdays 10:00 - 19:00
Weekend 10:00 - 21:00
If you walk, it will take at least about an hour. If you can't walk too much, you can rent a bicycle using an app near the exit number 3 of Central Park, or take a water taxi, water bicycle, canoe, or gondola at the boathouses on the east or west side to explore the park, which will be much easier.
The night view here is also amazing! It is perfect for a romantic date or a family walk after dinner! If you have extra time, you can also come and stroll around at night.
Triple Street Shopping Center
As seen in the Korean dramas 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' and 'Itaewon Class'
As seen in the Korean dramas 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' and 'Itaewon Class'
Divided into four main buildings, it is a large shopping center that combines dining, entertainment, art, and culture.
In addition to the holiday market at the entrance, there are various chain clothing stores, home goods, fragrances, cafes, restaurants, parent-child cafes, Mega box cinema, VR experience area, bowling alley, indoor rock climbing area, etc.
Across the street is the modern Premium Outlet. If you take your time, you could easily spend half a day exploring. If you're visiting Matsushima, it's definitely worth a visit!
For dinner, it is recommended to choose a restaurant that can accommodate a large group of people. There are many restaurants here, so you can take your time to explore and choose.
Triple Street Shopping Center (νΈλ¦¬ν μ€νΈλ¦¬νΈ)
Address: 33-1 Songdo Science Road, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
Chinese Address: 33-1, Street 16, Song Island Science Road, Yeonseo-gu, Incheon
Subway: (Techno Park Station) Exit 2, walk 650 meters
Time: Daily from 10:30 to 22:00
Actually, the NC CUBE shopping street in Matsushima is also a great place to visit. We were just too tired to go there XDD
If you have the chance to visit Matsushima, you can also arrange it!
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