Yeongjong Island (Korean: 영종도) is an island in Jung District, Incheon, South Korea. It contains Incheon International Airport as well as small villages, farms, and beaches.
 Eulwangri Beach on the island (2014) | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°29′N 126°31′E / 37.483°N 126.517°E |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 영종도 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Yeongjongdo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yŏngjongdo |
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The previously separate Yongyu, Sammok, and Sinbul Islands have been joined to Yeongjong Island by an area of reclaimed land built for the construction of the airport.[1]
Description
The island is an exclave of Incheon's Jung District, and can be accessed from the mainland via two bridges, Yeongjong Bridge and Incheon Bridge.[1][2]
In addition to the airport, the island is known for Eulwangni Beach and Wangsan Beach on the west coast,[3] and the tempel Yongguksa in the central part.[4] The island also has a ferry terminal on its southwest coast for the island Muuido.
The Incheon Airport Maglev connects the airport to Yongyu station near the ferry terminal.[5]
Incheon Free Economic Zone
Yeongjong Island is considered part of the Incheon Free Economic Zone with a concentration on airport logistics, travel, and tourism.[6] The city of Incheon is also investing in its own airline which will be operated from Yeongjong Island.
In addition to the Incheon Bridge, completed in October 2009, there are a number of projects either proposed or already under construction on the island. Transportation updates and expansions worth US$318 million, including seven light rail lines for the island with six bridges, two tunnels of length 6500 meters, and two stations, were completed in 2002.[7] Other projects include:
- Unbuk multi-leisure Complex. An area focusing on tourism and leisure businesses and a theme park. Residential areas here will be aimed at foreign residents.[8]
- Yongyu-Muui Tourist Complex. The construction of a marina and general tourism zone.[9]
- Yeongjong Sky City. A plan for the whole urban region, to establish air traffic logistics businesses and livable urban space.[10]
See also
References
External links
Yeongjongdo travel guide from Wikivoyage- Free Economic Zone website
- Islands in the area
