Songdo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Songdo Central Park featuring a sunset, a skyscraper and a bridge
Songdo Central Park featuring a river or creek, outdoor art and a city
Songdo Central Park showing a skyscraper, a city and a sunset
Songdo Central Park featuring landscape views, a city and a sunset
NC Cube Canal Walk featuring mist or fog, wild flowers and a skyscraper

While Incheon has been populated for nearly 2,000 years, this southern neighbourhood has been under development only since the late 20th century.

Songdo International City is a remarkable sustainably designed community southwest of South Korea’s huge city of Incheon and capital of Seoul. Come here to Songdo to enjoy cultural and outdoor attractions or learn about the concept of an international “smart city.”

The city is built on land reclaimed from the sea, with the overarching intent of providing a place where people can live, work and play in close proximity. Notice the attractive housing and office buildings and beautiful seawater park. Out of sight are state-of-the-art systems for trash collection, telecommunications and environmental building design.

Relax each day in Songdo Central Park. Wander along the promenade past a variety of sculptures: whimsical, ancient and modern. Deer and rabbits live in habitats along the seawater canal. Rent a canoe to paddle along the canal. Alternatively, ride in a water taxi or cruise boat.

Notice the interesting Tri-Bowl building with the appearance of three rice bowls floating on water. Step inside to see temporary art exhibits or attend a cultural event. For an excellent view of Songdo, the ocean and Incheon, visit the Sky Garden on the 29th floor of G-Tower, which hosts IFEZ (Incheon Free Economic Zone) Authority offices.

Stop at Compact Smart City to view a fascinating movie on Incheon’s history and a scale model of the city. Next door is a helpful tourist information centre. Because Songdo is so new, it remains under development. Get up-to-date information on hotels, restaurants and cultural attractions to help plan your days.

Bicycle along Songdo’s 30-mile-long (50-kilometre) Bicycle Road. Stop at Michuhol Park and learn ancient rituals and Korean cooking at hands-on demonstrations in its Daryewon building. Let kids enjoy the outside playground. Other Songdo attractions include the NC Cube Canal Walk shopping arcade and Sunrise Park. See the campus of SUNY Korea, South Korea’s first U.S. university, established in 2012.

Reach Songdo easily over the Incheon Bridge, connecting Songdo directly to Incheon International Airport.


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Our pick of the best Songdo Hotel Deals

Orakai Songdo Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Orakai Songdo Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

4 out of 5
151, Techno park-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Incheon
The price is AU$156 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
AU$156
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Incheon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Orakai Songdo Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection
The Central Park Hotel Songdo

The Central Park Hotel Songdo

4 out of 5
193, Techno Park-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Incheon
The price is AU$102 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$102
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Incheon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the overall value and the ...
The Central Park Hotel Songdo
Oakwood Premier Incheon

Oakwood Premier Incheon

5 out of 5
165, Convensia-daero, Incheon, Incheon
The price is AU$252 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
AU$252
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Incheon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Oakwood Premier Incheon
UH FLAT THE SONGDO

UH FLAT THE SONGDO

2.5 out of 5
100 Artcenter-daero 168beon-gil, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Incheon
The price is AU$62 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
AU$62
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Incheon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and concierge services. Popular attractions Songdo Central Park and Port of Incheon are located ...
UH FLAT THE SONGDO
Landmark Songdo Stay

Landmark Songdo Stay

2.5 out of 5
A, 101, Artcenter-daero 168beon-gil, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
The price is AU$90 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
AU$90
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Incheon. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Songdo Central Park and Port of ...
Landmark Songdo Stay
Grand Hyatt Incheon

Grand Hyatt Incheon

5 out of 5
208, Yeongjonghaeannam-ro 321beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon, Incheon
The price is AU$222 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$222
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Incheon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Grand Hyatt Incheon
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Songdo

NC Cube Canal Walk featuring city views, a city and a sunset

Yeonsu-gu

Get to know Yeonsu-gu and its many features like its parks and art galleries. You might want to explore sights like Songdo Central Park and Hyundai Premium Outlet Songdo, and you can jump on the metro at University of Incheon Station or BIT Zone Station to get around the city.

Yeonsu-gu
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Songdo-dong

Get to know Songdo-dong and its many features like its parks and spas. You might want to explore sights like Hyundai Premium Outlet Songdo and Triple Street, and you can jump on the metro at University of Incheon Station or BIT Zone Station to get around the city.

Songdo-dong

Michuhol-gu

5/5(1 area review)

Get to know Michuhol-gu and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Incheon Dohobu Cheongsa and Incheon Munhak Stadium, and you can jump on the metro at Inhae University Station or Inha University Station to get around the city.

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Nonhyeon-dong

While you're in Nonhyeon-dong, take in top sights like Sorae Ecology Park or Evergreen Park Herd Ranch, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Soraepogu Station or Nonhyeon Station.

Nonhyeon-dong
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Namdong-gu

Get to know Namdong-gu and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Soraepogu Fish Market and Sorae Ecology Park, and you can jump on the metro at Namdong-gu Office Station or Mansu Station to get around the city.

Namdong-gu
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Guwol-dong

When in Guwol-dong and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Incheon Munhak Stadium or Incheon Dohobu Cheongsa and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Arts Center Station or Seokcheon Sageori Station.

Guwol-dong

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