Wolmido
An island about one kilometre off the coast of Incheon, joined to the mainland by a highway in 1989 and by a monorail that opened in late 2019. It is a weekend destination with a seafront promenade, amusement rides and seafood restaurants.
- Where
- Incheon, South Korea
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 37.4809, 126.4750
Get the Wolmido stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Wolmido. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Incheon volume with your photos and a note.
Near Wolmido
Incheon Chinatown 13 km
A Chinese quarter in Jung District, Incheon, and the only official Chinatown on the Korean peninsula. It formed in 1884, soon after the port opened to foreign trade, and is known for its restaurants and for jajangmyeon, which is said to have started here.
Songdo Central Park 18 km
A public park in the Songdo district of Incheon, planned as the centrepiece of the green space of Songdo International Business District and inspired by New York's Central Park. A seawater canal runs through it, lined with walking paths and tall towers.
Incheon Grand Park 24 km
A park complex in Namdong District, Incheon, established in 1992. It is the biggest neighbourhood park in the city and draws about 4 million visitors a year, with a zoo, a botanical garden and a rose garden.
Ganghwa Island 26 km
An island in Ganghwa County, Incheon, lying in the Yellow Sea at the estuary of the Han River. It is the fifth largest island in South Korea and holds dolmens, old fortifications and temples, and it has long served as a refuge for the capital.
Seoul World Cup Stadium 38 km
A football stadium in Mapo District, Seoul, also known as the Sangam Stadium. It was built for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and it is now the home ground of the club FC Seoul.
Yeouido 40 km
A river island on the Han in Seoul, 8.4 square kilometres in size and the city's main finance and broadcasting district. Its riverside park is a favourite spot for picnics, and the National Assembly sits at its western end.
Yoido Full Gospel Church 40 km
A Pentecostal church on Yeouido island in Seoul, reported to have around 870,000 members and often called the largest of its kind in the world. Its large sanctuary holds several services each Sunday.
Mapo Bridge 41 km
A bridge across the Han River in Seoul, linking Mapo District and Yeongdeungpo District. Seoul Subway Line 5 runs beneath its deck, and it is well known for its view of the river and the Yeouido skyline.
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Questions
Where is Wolmido?
Wolmido is in Incheon, South Korea. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Incheon Chinatown (13 km), Songdo Central Park (18 km), Incheon Grand Park (24 km).
How do I get the Wolmido stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Wolmido and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Incheon volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Wolmido before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Incheon volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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