ADB Korea 2023 Travel Notes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incheon_International_Airport
Operating period : Tue. 02 May ~ Sat. 06 May 2023
For all Participants of the 2023 ADB Annual Meeting
Registration only available through the host country website or on-site..
Maximum of 40 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that the tour may be cancelled if less than 10 people.
Traveler’s Insurance: Subscription available
* Please note that necessary personal information is needed for subscription
Transportation: 45-seater bus
Itinerary
Itinerary
* Itinerary is subject to change.
* The deadline for registration is 14th April 2023.
AT-01 (Half day tour, Tue. 2 May ~ Fri. 5 May)
Open Port Area
* Free of charge
* Itinerary is subject to change
- 13:00Meet at ConvensiA
- 13:00~13:30By bus
- 13:30~15:00Open Port Area (Eco-Friendly Electric Car Tour)
- 15:00~15:10By bus
- 15:10~16:10Sinpo International Market
- 16:10~16:40Return to ConvensiA
Open Port Area (eco-friendly electric car tour)
The Open Port Area in Jung-gu is a popular walking tour course in Incheon. The area preserves the scenery of the port opening period in the late 1800s when foreign trade became more active, which was followed by the establishment of residential and business buildings for people from other countries such as the Qing dynasty and Japan as well as the construction of Korea’s first modern-style park, bank, and hotels. Visitors aboard an eco-friendly car can stop by Incheon Open Port Museum which displays the relics from 130 years ago, Incheon Art Platform, a warehouse reborn as a cultural and artistic space, Chinatown, and Jajangmyeon Museum that used to be Gonghwachun, the first Chinese restaurant in Korea.
Sinpo International Market
Sinpo International Market which used to introduce foreign goods during the port opening era, is now one of the most representative markets in Incheon selling groceries, snacks, and daily necessities. Also, each alley of the market offers its own distinctive feature such as fruit and vegetable stores, seafood vendors, side dishes stores, and repair shops, which allows visitors to enjoy a variety of things to see. Particularly, this market is famous for the snacks originated from here including Dakgangjeong (sweet and spicy fried chicken), Gonggalppang (puffy bread), Jjolmyeon (chewy wheat noodle), and five-color dumplings.
Sources: Incheon Tour (https://itour.incheon.go.kr/)
* Maximum of 40 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that the tour may be cancelled if less than 10 people.
AT-02 (Half day tour, Tue. 2 May ~ Fri. 5 May)
Songdo
* Free of charge
* Itinerary is subject to change
- 13:00Meet at ConvensiA
- 13:00~13:05By bus
- 13:05~14:05The National Museum of Writing System
- 14:05~14:10By bus
- 14:10~14:35G-Tower Observatory
- 14:35~14:40By bus
- 14:40~15:10Songdo Central Park(Water Taxi)
- 15:10~15:30By bus
- 15:30~16:30Incheon Intangible Cultural Asset Learning Education Center
- 16:30~16:50Return to ConvensiA
The National Museum of Writing System
The National Museum of Writing System located in Songdo aims to promote cultural exchanges between countries, thereby enhancing cultural diversity and mutual understanding by collecting, preserving, and managing world text materials. The permanent exhibition (Great Journey of Literature and Civilization) sheds light on various literary civilizations such as the wedge letters, Egyptian letters, and Hangeul (Korean writing system) from the perspective of comparative culture. In addition, visitors can experience the world's writing culture through a number of experiences and exhibitions such as special exhibitions and outdoor exhibitions.
G-Tower Observatory
G-Tower Observatory is located on the 33rd floor of G-Tower, Songdo International City. The 157.9m high observatory with a glass front offers a panoramic view of Songdo International Business District and Songdo Central Park. Due to its wide open view, it is a popular photo spot and one of the must-visit places to enjoy sunset and night landscape. Especially, shimmering lights of the city along with high-rise buildings glowing after dark offer a beautiful scenery resembling starry night. Benches and telescopes are available at the observatory.
Songdo Central Park (Water Taxi)
Songdo Central Park is the first seawater park in Korea. Artificial waterway flows across the park, creating an exotic atmosphere with green spaces and high-rise buildings surrounding the park. Along the waterway, spaces tailored to different themes have been created, such as walking garden, grassland, terrace garden, and the Hanok village. And unique sculptures and art works appear one after another along the long trail. At the boat houses located in the east and west, visitors can board a water taxi and enjoy the scenery of the Central Park, Incheon Bridge, and the Songdo International City.
Incheon Intangible Cultural Asset Learning Education Center (Tea Ceremony)
The Incheon Intangible Cultural Asset Center forms the identity of Incheon culture through the preservation of intangible culture that has passed down through generations. The center will provide visitors with a variety of attractions and entertainment, including exhibitions, performances, and education, while running the tea ceremony experience program that allows them to enjoy the unique taste and aroma of traditional Korean tea. It is a space where all generations can enjoy traditional culture together.
Sources: Incheon Tour (https://itour.incheon.go.kr/)
* Maximum of 40 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that the tour may be cancelled if less than 10 people.
AT-03 (Full day tour, Tue. 2 May and Sat. 6 May)
Ganghwado Island
* Free of charge
* Itinerary is subject to change
- 09:00Meet at ConvensiA
- 09:00~10:20By bus
- 10:20~11:30Haeden Museum
- 11:30~11:40By bus
- 11:40~13:20Jeondeungsa Temple
- 13:20~13:50By bus
- 13:50~15:00Sochang Experience Center
- 15:00~16:20Return to ConvensiA
Haeden Museum
Located in Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Haeden Museum is a private art museum established in 2013. Haeden has introduced the traces of modern and contemporary art history and widened the horizon of contemporary art, having exhibited the works of great artists in the 20th century including Marc Chagall, Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, Nam-jun Paik, Whanki Kim, and Ufan Lee. The museum has hosted various special exhibitions of foreign artists’ artworks and invitational exhibitions introducing Korean artists to the world. The museum itself, with the concept of nature, harmony and interaction, consists of three open spaces, which has been recognized as a beautiful piece of art.
Jeondeungsa Temple
Jeondeungsa Temple is the oldest temple in Korea constructed by Priest Adohwasang in the 11th year of King Sosurim of Goguryeo era (381). Main sanctuary building of the temple called Daewoongjeon, one of the national treasures, has the Seated Three Wooden Buddha Statue and was rebuilt in the 13th year of Gwanghae-gun of the Joseon dynasty after it was destroyed by fire. Featuring a hip and gable roof, this scenic temple is one of the most important references to the architecture history of the mid-Joseon period. With the meditation and temple food experience programs available, visitors can also enjoy traditional tea at ‘Juklim Dawon’ tea shop.
Sochang Experience Center
At the Sochang Experience Center, you can learn about “Sochang,” the natural fabric that was used to make baby diapers. The center is designed to experience the traditional industry of Sochang in Ganghwa-gun, and to see the history of the textile industry of Ganghwa-do at a glance. Inside the Sochang Experience Center, a hanok building, you can experience various traditional experiences such as tea ceremonies, hanbok-wearing, and hand stamped sochang hangkerchief making.
Sources: Incheon Tour (https://itour.incheon.go.kr/)
* Maximum of 40 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that the tour may be cancelled if less than 10 people.
AT-04 (Full day tour, Tue. 2 May, Thu. 4 May, Sat. 6 May)
Seoul
* Tour Fee : USD 40
* Payment by cash or credit(on-site)
- 09:00Meet at ConvensiA
- 09:00~10:30By bus
- 10:30~12:00Gyeongbokgung Palace
- 12:00~12:10By bus
- 12:10~13:30Lunch(Korean Food)
- 13:30~13:40By bus
- 13:40~15:10Bukchon Hanok Village
- 15:10~16:40Return to ConvensiA
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace). Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful and remains the largest of all five palaces. Remarkably, the most representative edifices of the Joseon dynasty, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion and the pond around Hyangwonjeong Pavilion have remained relatively intact.
Bukchon Hanok Village
Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon dynasty. The name Bukchon, which literally translates to "northern village," came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture.
Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (https://www.visitkorea.or.kr/)
* Maximum of 40 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that the tour may be cancelled if less than 10 people.
AT-05 (Half day tour, Wed. 3 May ~ Fri. 5 May)
Incheon Tour
- Total Duration: 2 hr. 35 min.
- Registration: available at the ADB 2023 tour desk (2 ~ 5 May 2023)
* In-person registration only, online registration unavailable - When and Where: Departs every one hour from 10:10 A.M. to 16:10 P.M., at the Songdo ConvensiA.
* Free of charge for 40 people on a first-come, first-served basis. - For more details, please visit https://citytour.ito.or.kr/foreign/english/citytour/course/ocean.jsp
Central Park
Korea's first seawater park with 1.8 km-long waterway where you can enjoy a variety of water leisure activities including water taxi, canoes, and kayaks.
Paradise City
Paradise City is the first Korean-style complex resort in Northeast Asia that combines various attractions and attractions, including hotels, conventions, shopping, art galleries and performances.
Songdo ConvensiA
Built with a unique and emotive design reminiscent of the Taebaek Mountains, Songdo ConvensiA holds various exhibitions on education, culture, industry, and more.
Incheon International Airport
Incheon International Airport is the hub airport of Northeast Asia, serving as the geteway of the Republic of Korea.
Wangsan Marina
A secluded beach next to Eurwangni is famous for its gorgeous red glow sunset. It is also known as the sailing competition venue for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games.
G-Tower
G-Tower is a 33-story building where various international organizations are located including Green Climate Fund. From the IFEZ Public Relations Center, visitors can can view Songdo International Business District, Central Park, and Incheon Bridge.
Eurwangni Beach
A large sandy beach about 700m in length with an average water depth of 1.5 meters. Dense pine trees and unique rock formations line the area, forming a beautiful landscape.
Arts Center Incheon
A global complex cultural space located in Songdo International City is designed with a distinctive external appearance inspired by the shape of the hands of an orchestra conductor.
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