Overview
Yeongjong and Yongyu Islands sit just west of Seoul in Incheon, connected by reclaimed land that now houses Incheon International Airport. Most travelers pass through without stopping, but the island rewards those who linger with tidal mud flats, quiet beaches, Japanese-influenced cuisine around Unseo station, and coastal rail bikes along 5.6km of track.
Beach · Day Trips · Family Travel · Island · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Transit hotels near the airport start around ₩80,000-85,000 per double. Mainland love motels are cheaper (₩40,000-70,000) and reachable via AREX.
Activities
Rail bikes along 5.6km of coast, tidal beach walking at low tide, and boat trips to nearby Muuido and Silmi islands (₩3,000 per boat ride).
Connectivity
Free WiFi available at the airport and most hotels. South Korean SIM cards widely available at Incheon Airport arrivals.
Food
Fresh seafood at Yeongjong Pier market; cooked-to-order restaurants nearby. Unseo Station area has Japanese, Korean, and budget超市 options.
Transport
AREX express to Seoul Station takes 50 min (₩10,000) while the all-stops service costs ₩4,000 and takes about an hour. Bus 202 circles the island hourly (₩1,200).
