Yingkou Incheon ferry

Yingkou Guide

What is there to do in Yingkou?

The port of Yingkou is the tenth largest in the entirety of China, gradually establishing itself as one of the most pivotal and frequently used international ports in east Asia. Whilst such a dominant feature can typically dominate the town’s reputation, there is plenty to see and do in Yingkou; just a short walk up from the port and you’ll find Yueyawan Bathing Resort, a soothing environment surrounded by stunning scenery which is the perfect setting to while away the hours. For an insight into the religious history of the town, Yingkou Lengyan Temple evidences the spiritual architecture synonymous with the region, adorned in a bright and vibrant colour formation. The whole town embodies a loving, free spirited state of generosity, and is the perfect place to escape the stresses of the modern world. After a day admiring the landscape, enjoy some quintessential Chinese cuisine at one of the fine restaurants.

How do you get around Yingkou?

The town is fairly small so can comfortable be covered by foot.

Incheon Guide

Incheon Ferry Port

Alongside Incheon International Airport, Incheon Port has established itself as a major international hub of transport around northwest Asia. Belonging to a coastal city in the northwest of South Korea, Incheon Port provided a significant economic boost to South Korea when it opened its port to the rest of the world, creating mass revenue for the tourism and business industries. The population of 3 million, its proximity to the capital city of Seoul and its recent title as South Korea’s Free Economic Zone have all contributed to transform Incheon into a place that thrives on business adventure and innovation. The port area is undergoing a gradual renovation; the refurbishment is due to finish in around 2020 with the intention to increase the traffic between South Korea’s metropolitan area and China. The expansion will likely make Incheon Port a pivotal logistics harbour in the Pan Yellow Sea region. There are already copious ferry routes in operation at Incheon Port, a large selection of them linking South Korea with influential provinces of China. The distance between the two countries, however, obviously makes the crossings considerably longer than average, with most lasting up to 24 hours. Much like the area surrounding the port, the vessels used to carry passengers on the long-haul sailings are of a very high quality; excellent restaurants, cool bars and tranquil bedrooms are all available on board, making for a stress free crossing. There are buses from the Incheon train station that run to the ferry terminal, as well as an abundance of taxis around the city centre.