- Introducing tourism products selected for the "2024 Incheon Peace and Security Tourism Product Competition"-

-Promoting Incheon as a destination for peace tourism with focus on the Incheon Landing Operation, Ganghwa Area, and Ongjin Area-

A new tourism product has been introduced, enabling visitors to explore the historic site of the Incheon Landing—a pivotal moment in the Korean War—and the nearby border area of Incheon, fostering reflection on the significance of peace and security.

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Incheon Metropolitan City and Incheon Tourism Organization have announced the official launch of nine tourism products selected for the "Incheon Peace and Security Tourism Product Competition" scheduled for June. 

To stimulate new travel interest and promote the value of peace tourism, Incheon Metropolitan City and Incheon Tourism Organization organized a competition focusing on three themes: Incheon Landing Operation, Ganghwa Area, and Ongjin Area. They collaborated with five travel agencies to develop a total of nine unique themed products.

Products under the "Incheon Landing Operation" theme include: △General MacArthur 3 Islands Tour; △Operation: Incheon Landing Mission Trip; △ Incheon Landing Operation Palmido Cruise and Chinatown; △Incheon Landing Operation Peace and Security Detective Team; and △ Don't Forget!  Incheon Landing Operation Palmido Peace Tour.

Under the "Ganghwa Area" theme, products feature the △Ganghwa Peace Observatory and Hwagae Garden within Mt. Hwagaesan.  Under the "Ongjin Area" theme, three new products will be introduced: △Yeonpyeongdo Island Peace Ecology Tour; △Yeonpyeongdo Island Peace Gourmet Tidal Flat Experience; and △Daecheongdo and Baengnyeongdo Island, islands of fantasy.

Hyundai Marine's "MacArthur 3 Islands Tour" is a two-day, one-night excursion covering Wolmido, Palmido (via cruise ship), and Songdo, significant sites of the Incheon Landing Operation.  Alongside engaging storytelling by a guide portraying General MacArthur, participants can receive a small souvenir upon completing three mission tasks related to the historic operation. 

Scheduled for late June, two new travel products targeting the M-Z generation will utilize an Incheon Landing simulation game.  Activity platform xCREW offers "Operation: Incheon Landing Mission Trip," a unique peace tourism concept where participants complete five missions at key Incheon Landing sites within 6 hours and 25 minutes. Another innovative offering is “Incheon Landing Operation Peace and Security Detectives" by Bluefrog, a local tourism venture in Incheon. This interactive smartphone tour lets participants trace the footsteps of a former military journalist, uncovering the story behind the Incheon Landing Operation through his grandfather's perspective.

Lotte Tour Co., Ltd. has introduced three new tourist destinations. "Hwagae Garden and Peace Observatory" is located on the peaceful island of Gyodongdo and designed for seniors in the Ganghwa area. The company has also launched the "Daecheongdo and Baengnyeongdo Islands 3-Day Tour" and the "Incheon Landing Operation Palmido and Chinatown Tour.”

Yeonpyeong Tour Co., Ltd. offers the "Peace Island 1 Night 2 Days" experience that highlights serene natural landscapes and security activities on Yeonpyeongdo Island representing the Ongjin region (West Sea Islands).  This package includes visits to security training centers, Hamsang Park, and culinary delights like Spicy Blue Crab Stew. Additional programs affiliated with ITX-Cheongchun such as "Don't Forget!  Incheon Landing, the Beginning of Peace! and Palmido Peace Tour" will be featured as well. 

"We focused on developing immersive storytelling products centered on themes of the Incheon Landing, Ganghwa (border area), and Ongjin (5 Yellow Sea islands) to showcase Incheon's unique charm. Through these offerings, we aim to enhance our status as a prominent peace tourism destination,” said Kim Chung-jin, director of Incheon City's Culture, Sports, and Tourism Bureau. 

These products will be available from June to December. For more details and bookings, please contact the respective travel agencies.