125[Day Trip Course] A City Embracing Incheon’s Day & Night: Picnic in Songdo
Songdo, where skyscrapers meet the sea, provides a wide range of experiences in just one day. After picking up light snacks and souvenirs at Hyundai Premium Outlet, sit on the Central Park lawn to enjoy a picnic, then feel time stand still as you leave behind a hectic life. As the sun sets, the night view from the G-Tower Observatory completes a day rich with memorable moments.
SPOT 1 Hyundai Premium Outlet Songdo: Where to Prepare for a Picnic
A picnic begins with filling your basket. Hyundai Premium Outlet Songdo offers a supermarket and various food and beverage shops, perfect for getting picnic treats. The basement food court offers a wide selection from simple snacks like fruit and drinks to freshly baked bread, sushi, and lunch boxes, so you can choose to suit your taste.
One of the best sellers is bagels, delicious and easy to enjoy. Bagelist X La Croute Seoul features bagels with their signature chewy texture in various flavors, including plain, blueberry, olive, and chocolate. Add cream cheese or salad to suit your taste, and savor a hearty meal.
The first-floor main plaza has a fountain and seating area while the Sky Garden on the third floor offers a sunny outdoor space with a merry-go-round at its center, a popular spot for a break after shopping. You can ride the merry-go-round for free with a coupon available via the QR code at the nearby information desk or through the Hyundai Department Store membership app.
- Address123, Songdogukje-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
- Inquiries+82-32-727-2233
- Opening Hours10:30 to 21:00 every day (closed on Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok)
- Websitewww.ehyundai.com
SPOT 2 Ssong Unnie Picnic: Where to Complete Your Elegant Picnic
The highlight of any picnic is the mat and the small props that complete the vibe. But there’s no need to carry everything yourself. At Ssong Unnie Picnic, you can rent a set that includes a mat and colorful accessories, helping create a cozy, elegant atmosphere.
A recommended menu option is the “Beige Set,” with its subtle colors and calm tones. It corresponds well with the autumn season, coming with a picnic mat, picnic basket, folding table, wooden tray, rattan coasters, and a tabletop mirror. Part of the fun of a picnic is deciding how to arrange and decorate these items.
You can easily reserve a spot at Ssong Unnie Picnic via Naver Reservation. Simply choose your preferred set and select either Central Park or Haedoji Park as the pickup location. You can receive your rental items at the designated spot. If you choose Central Park, the pickup point is in front of the public parking lot entrance next to the boathouse.
- Address160, Convensia-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
- Inquiries 0507-1422-0425
- Opening Hours11:00 to 19:00 every day (Rental time: 3 hours)
- Websiteinstagram.com/ssong.unnie_picnic
SPOT 3 Songdo Central Park: Where to Enjoy Diverse Scenery
Now it’s time to fully enjoy your picnic. From the pickup spot, head toward Strolling Garden Bridge and move to the left, and find a quiet area with a lake and shaded trees. Being cozier than the main lawn, it’s a pleasant spot to take photos or chat. After spreading out your mat and opening your lunch box, you’ll feel transported into a small retreat in the heart of the city.
After enjoying your picnic, take a stroll to let the inner leisure last. Songdo Central Park bustles with diverse scenery to discover, from the canal with water taxis and boats passing by, the waterfront lined with pavilions and seating areas, the trails bustling with cyclists and joggers, to even unique landmarks like the Tri-Bowl, the National Museum of World Writing Systems, and the Hanok Café.
At the end of your walk, you’ll be rewarded with a special moment. Amid the sunset, the park is blanketed with a warm hue, and the view of the sunset from the bridge is truly spectacular.
- Address160, Convensia-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
- Inquiries+82-32-456-2860
- Opening Hoursat all times
- Websiteinsiseol.or.kr/park/songdo
SPOT 4 G-Tower Observatory: Where to Complete the Night in Songdo
Songdo G-Tower is a symbol of the Incheon Free Economic Zone and a landmark with panoramic views of both the city and the sea. Take the elevator to the 33rd-floor observatory, and beyond the glass walls, Central Park, Songdo International City, and the Incheon coastline unfold like a painting.
During sunset, the lights begin to glisten one by one on the high-rise buildings and bridges. The calm sea and the dazzling nightscape of the city create a different atmosphere that attracts every passerby.
Inside the observatory, you’ll find the Incheon Free Economic Zone History Exhibition Hall, media art displays, and comfortable seating areas.
Admission is free, so everyone is welcome, making it especially convenient for travelers spending a day in Songdo.
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- Advance reservation required for groups of 10 or more
- AddressG-Tower, 175, Art center-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon (33F)
- Inquiries+82-32-453-7000
- Feesfor free
- Opening Hours10:00 to 21:00 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 13:00 to 21:00 on weekends and holidays (closed on Mondays)
- Websiteifez.go.kr
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