Songdo is an international business city 65km south of Seoul. It is being developed on 1,500 acres of reclaimed land along the waterfront of Incheon, and built specifically for access to Incheon International Airport. The total area is about 53.4km². As of January 2019, the population exceeded 140,000. The official name is Songdo International City, Incheon Free Economic Zone, but it is also commonly referred to as Songdo New City. there is the old Songdo and new Songdo. this article is talking about the new Songdo.
The climate of Songdo is very similar to that of nearby Seoul. Songdo is close to the Yellow Sea (locally called the West Sea), so its weather is affected by the sea's climate. Below is climate chart of Songdo.
A subway line connecting Seoul to Songdo is under construction. On June 1, 2009, the line of Incheon Urban Railway Line 1 was opened, and six stations were established: Campus Town Station, Techno Park Station, BIT Zone Station, Incheon University Station, Central Park Station, Int'l Business District Station, and Moonlight Festival Park Station.
There are several ways to get around Songdo. most of the signs are marked in Roman letters for the benefit of travelers.
Although transportation was poor, the second Gyeongin Expressway was extended to Songdo with the opening of the Incheon Bridge, and the third Gyeongin Expressway was also opened in March 2010. It also the role connecting Songdo-Nonhyeon. The BRT installation plan has already been planned in Songdo, and the bus routes linking Gangnam and downtown of Seoul are gradually being developed, leading to better traffic. However, most of them are only sub-lines of the line that enters 'Yeonsu-gu'. The U-Composite Transfer Center (Songdo) is opened, and various airport buses stop here. The representative bus lines connecting Yeonsu-gu and Seoul include Incheon bus 9200 and Incheon bus 9201 that connect 'Yeonsu-gu' and Gangnam. Incheon bus 1300 and Incheon bus 1301 that connect 'Yeonsu-gu' and Seoul Station. There is Incheon bus No. 1302. M6405 was operated by A and B, then B was replaced by 9201. The movement inside Incheon will be similar to that of urban highways from Geomdan-Cheongra-Dongincheon-Songdo if 'Second-Circle Expressway' is opened after 2020.
If you are in Incheon, you can call a taxi at 1577–5588. However, some drivers are not fluent in English, and if you prefer not to call, if you have a Kakao account, you can also use this application. By selecting requested points of departure and arrival on the map, you enable a driver to contact you, and they will use the app's navigation system to get you to your destination. Fares start at ₩3800 and increase by distance and time.
There is one line that connects Songdo with other cities. The subway system shuts down around 00:00, and opens again around 05:30. This is the average time of each of endpoint.
37.388126.6431Songdo Convensia(송도컨벤시아),Incheon, Yeonsu-gu, Songdo-dong, Central-ro, 123 컨벤시아,☏ +82 32-210-1114.Located in the end of the Central park also, it is next to Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel. it is to hold international conferences, trade shows and meetings and fairs with about 20 international organizations.(updated Sep 2019)
37.396353126.6342112G-tower(G 타워).G tower is a 33-story public building that houses the GCF's main secretariat and several other international organizations. This place is also famous for its observatory.(updated Oct 2019)
37.39603126.6280883Oceanscope(오션스코프).Oceanscope is three container-type structures are installed towards the Yellow Sea and are suitable for viewing the sunset and Incheon Bridge.(updated Oct 2019)
Songdo Central Park37.392479126.6392834Songdo Waterfront(송도 워터프론트).Songdo Waterfront is a project that develops tourism, leisure, and urban infrastructure functions using natural marine resources. Resources are raised through the sale of land in Songdo, the main funding channel for the development of Songdo International City.(updated Oct 2019)
37.397206126.6548935New Songdo National Ecotarium(송도 에코타리),Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon,☏ +82 32-453-7975.New Songdo National Ecotarium located in the Central Park is to be one of the most modern and innovative in the world.(updated Oct 2019)
37.392643126.638456Songdo Central Park(송도센트럴파크).Songdo Central Park comprises over 10% of the total acreage and has a seawater canal powered by wind turbines. Water taxi can take you on a cruise or transport you to the Government Center located at one end of the park.(updated Oct 2019)
Incheon city tour. (Harbor, City, Ocean lines),Double-decker buses guide Incheon depart at Songdo. with low-price tickets, it can be used all day long (not all are double-decker buses). Every Monday is closed. Incheon city tour also provide different types of tour.
Being a new city it can be difficult to find restaurants and bars in Songdo.
Downtown is one of the main areas for food and drink. Songdo Downtown is a small area of the city located in the blocks surrounding the Coast Guard Building (해양경찰청). Here is a list of several famous places where visitors can go for their meals:
37.3881126.66511Bornga(본가),☏ +82 032-931-8288.Downtown. A Korean BBQ restaurant famous for its beef BBQ and the huge platter of vegetables that comes with it. They also serve the traditional pork BBQ known as samgyopsal. Try also the restaurant's other specialty, cha-dol jigae, a spicy fermented bean stew.(updated Dec 2022)
37.3949126.65012Cafe Chosun(카페 조선),☏ +82 032-858-9282.Downtown. A Korean BBQ restaurant serving samgyeopsal and seafood on a large stone grill. Delicious scallops and prawns.(updated Dec 2022)
37.4139126.65763Songdo Pub(송도 주막),☏ +82 032-832-5694.Downtown, A famous restaurant in Songdo that is famous for its delicious barley rice and teollegi.(updated Dec 2022)
37.3984126.64684Newyork Bagel(뉴욕 베이글),☏ +82 032-834-4785.Downtown, a famous bagel restaurant in Songdo, Incheon. There are different kinds of cream cheese.(updated Dec 2022)
37.381126.65915Triple Streets(트리플 스트리트),☏ +82 032-310-9400.Downtown. A complex shopping mall where you can find various kinds of restaurants and stores.(updated Dec 2022)
37.385735126.6450527Bapsang Pyeonji(밥상편지),Incheon, Yeonsu-gu, Donggokjaero 49beon-gil 8,☏ +82 32-832-5567.A full set of Korean home-style dishes, including galbitang (beef short rib soup) and seasoned fish like grilled mackerel(updated Nov 2024)
37.42962126.6364558Songdo Galbi(송도갈비 본점),Incheon, Yeonsu-gu, Sinseong-ro 125beon-gil 7,☏ +82 32-834-1234.Known for their tender and flavorful pork ribs, this place is perfect for a hearty Korean BBQ experience(updated Nov 2024)
37.391142126.6473379Ching Ching China Songdo(칭칭차이나 송도),Incheon, Yeonsu-gu, Haedoji-ro 107,☏ +82 32-831-3456.Chinese dishes such as the popular samseon jjajangmyeon (seafood black bean noodles) and crispy sweet and sour pork(updated Nov 2024)
37.3977126.648610Caisson 24(케이슨 24),Solchan Park, Songdo, Incheon,☏ +82-32-713-1000.A cultural complex cafe offering seasonal drinks with a view of the West Sea. It's a peaceful spot with outdoor seating and a photo zone, perfect for relaxing.Famous menus are Spring Cherry Blossom Latte, Passion Fruit Sweet Milk, Very Very Thank Cube Bread.(updated Nov 2024)
37.3824126.648711Nordic Coffee Roasters(노르딕 커피 로스터스),Near Songdo Skywalk, Incheon.Known for its expertly roasted beans and cozy atmosphere, Nordic Coffee Roasters is perfect for coffee enthusiasts.(updated Nov 2024)
37.3835126.649512Cafe Belle(카페 벨),9-1, Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea.A minimalist-style cafe known for its calm atmosphere and high-quality coffee, great for a quiet time in Songdo.(updated Nov 2024)
37.39302126.64328113Burgeroom 181(버거룸 181),232 Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon,☏ +82 32-832-9922.Gourmet burgers, especially the "Breakfast Room Burger" with a melted egg yolk. Don't miss the crispy bacon and chili cheese fries.(updated Nov 2024)
37.3878126.643314Texas Roadhosue,3rd Floor, Hyundai Premium Outlet, 123, Songdogukje-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea.American steakhouse, known for its ribs and fresh-baked bread(updated Nov 2024)
37.389126.643515Ugly Stove,3rd Floor, Hyundai Premium Outlet, 157 Songdogukje-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon.Cafe-style dining with sandwiches and light meals(updated Nov 2024)
37.3892126.643816Heungbu Jjimdalk,B1F, D Block, 33-4, Songdogwahak-ro 16beon-gil, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea.Korean, specializing in braised chicken dishes(updated Nov 2024)
37.3832126.64992Maum Coffee(마음 커피),11, Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea.A spacious cafe with a calm atmosphere, ideal for a work or leisure break. Known for high-quality coffee brewed to perfection.(updated Nov 2024)
37.3889126.64443Amazing Brewing Company Songdo,33-3, Songdogwahak-ro 16beon-gil, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea.Korean and Asian fusion, with craft beer(updated Nov 2024)
37.3888126.6444Smoothie King,157, Songdogukje-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea.Smoothies and healthy beverages(updated Nov 2024)
Hotels in Songdo are mostly located near the Songdo Central Park, following the subway stations, and its price, in standard level, is not cheap. this is the list of hotels.
37.390811126.6371421Songdo Central Park Hotel(송도 센트럴파크 호텔),193 Technopark-ro, Songdo 2(i)-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon(across the street from Central Park and a block from Central Park train station, this glitzy, upscale hotel is within walking distance of the Northeast Asia Trade Tower, and a 75-minute train ride from Incheon International Airport.),☏ +82 32-310-5000.(updated Nov 2019)
37.393387126.6328892Holiday Inn Incheon Songdo(홀리데이 인 인천 송도),251 Incheon Tower-daero, Songdo 2(i)-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon,☏ +82 32-250-0000.(updated Nov 2019)
37.384692126.6388353Hotel Skypark Incheon Songdo(호텔 스파이파크 인천 송도),10-2 Yeosu-gu, Incheon(a 2-minute walk from the nearest subway station, this streamlined hotel is a 4-minute subway trip from the Northeast Asia Trade Tower and a 10-minute subway trip from Songdo Central Park),☏ +82 32-717-0700.(updated Nov 2019)
37.390319126.6453394Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel(쉐라톤 그랜드 인천 호텔),Incheon, Yeonsu-gu, Songdo 1(il)-dong, 153 Convensia-road(in a modern glass building across the street from Central Park Songdo, this polished hotel is 11 minutes' walk from a metro station and 3 minutes' walk from the Northeast Asia Trade Tower),☏ +82 32-835-1000.(updated Nov 2019)
37.392308126.6374545Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon(경원재 앰배서더 인천),200 Technopark Ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon(in traditional Honok-style wood buildings, this high-end hotel within Songdo Central Park is a 2-minute walk from Central Park train station),☏ +82 32-729-1101.(updated Nov 2019)
37.388303126.6406656Orakai Songdo Park Hotel(오라카이 송도 파크 호텔),151 Technopark-ro, Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon(overlooking Songdo Central Park and the Yellow Sea, this polished, high-rise hotel with a glass facade is a 4-minute walk from a metro station and 4 km from the Yeonsu District),☏ +82 32-210-7000.(updated Nov 2019)
37.400173126.6382548The november lounge(송도 더노벰버스테이 인 랜드마크),Incheon, Yeonsu-gu, Songdo-dong, Art center-daero, 107 Canal walk D3 302-140,☏ +82 32-833-1984.(updated Nov 2019)
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