Official / Local Name영흥면
Region / ProvinceIncheon (Ongjin-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.2522°N, 126.4657°E · 5 m
Overview
Yeongheung-myeon (영흥면) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Ongjin-gun, Incheon (37.2522°N, 126.4657°E, elevation 5 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 영흥면 (Yeongheung-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Incheon · Ongjin-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 5 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yongyu Station (휴업역) (19.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Tongilsa (통일사) (2.1 km) · Yeongheungdo (영흥도) (0.8 km) · Nogarihaebyeon (노가리해변) (1.5 km) · Bosanmisulgwan (보산미술관) (1.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gangnaru (강나루) (0.5 km), Siheunggol (시흥골) (0.5 km), Sutgol (숫골) (0.6 km), Yeollyanggol (열량골) (0.8 km), Beodeoni (버더니) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jawol-myeon (자월면) (14.1 km) · Yongyu-dong (용유동) (19.5 km) · Songdo Sa-dong (송도4동) (20.8 km) · Songdo Il-dong (송도1동) (21.6 km) · Yeonsu-gu (연수) (22.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yongyu Station (휴업역) (19.6 km). AREX Airport Railroad from Incheon Int'l Airport (ICN), Seoul Subway Line 1, and Incheon Metro Lines 1 & 2. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "영흥면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Tongilsa (통일사) (2.1 km) — Yeongheung-myeon (영흥면)
- Yeongheungdo (영흥도) (0.8 km) — Yeongheung-myeon (영흥면)
- Nogarihaebyeon (노가리해변) (1.5 km) — Yeongheung-myeon (영흥면)
- Bosanmisulgwan (보산미술관) (1.5 km) — Yeongheung-myeon (영흥면)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from Incheon.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Yeongheung-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Ongjin-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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