The best things to do on a Seoul Incheon layover, from palaces and theme parks to spas and a noodle museum
Spice up your time in Seoul with our guide to fun and fascinating experiences, whether it is pampering in the airport, a quick trip to Chinatown, or a longer jaunt to Jamsil Special Tourist Zone to see the world’s fifth tallest building
Ranked the third best airport in the world this year by consumer-aviation website Skytrax, Incheon International Airport is almost a destination in itself.
Memories of my first experience of this airport are a little hazy, having just stepped off a 12-hour overnight flight during which I did not sleep a wink. I do, however, recall the sounds of a gayageum (a wooden 12-stringed instrument) soothing my ears the moment I walked into the terminal.
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I looked around to find the source of the music and saw a woman wearing a brightly coloured hanbok (a traditional Korean dress). She sat on a small stage with a backdrop of handmade paper decorated with elaborate Korean calligraphy, and the elegance of the scene was captivating.
It is scenes such as this that not only add a little something extra to Incheon International Airport, but also display Korea’s unique culture.
Here are some suggestions for making the most of a layover at Incheon, both in and outside the airport.
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