Incheon Open Port Historic Street
The historic cradle of Korea’s modernization where treaty ports opened in 1883, featuring century-old brick banks, Chinatown, and Jayu Park.
Hours & Closures
Tickets & Admission
Contact & Website
Transit Access
🚗 Public parking available at Chinatown and Port Gate 8.
History & Heritage
Located in Jung-gu, old Incheon, this district preserves the treaty concessions where American, European, Japanese, and Chinese merchants introduced modern customs to Korea.
Jemulpo Port officially opened to international commerce in 1883 under royal decrees and foreign treaties.
Foreign concessions developed rapidly with stone brick consulates, customs houses, and hotels.
⏳ Historical Milestones
What to See & Highlights
Open Port Museum & Historic Banks
Former 1890 stone bank building housing treaty documents, early Korean postage, and railway relics.
Incheon Chinatown Paifang & Jayu Park
Korea’s only official Chinatown, birthplace of Jajangmyeon, leading up to Jayu Park’s harbor panoramic overlook.
Visit Planning & Advice
2 – 3 hours
Afternoon for museum visits and authentic dining in Chinatown
- An integrated ticket covers 4 local museums for just 3,400 KRW.
- Incheon Station Exit 1 is directly across the main Chinatown gate.
