IFEZ Journal

Capture moments of cozy warmth amid the coldest season

Cozy indoor spaces amid winter

The sharper the winter chill, the more you will find yourself drawn toward warmth. The true charm of winter indoor travel lies in its cozy warmth and the pleasure of slowing down. Just one step can mark a dramatic change in temperature, creating a magical moment of traveling from one world to another.

+ EVENT

We’re waiting to hear your suggestions for one-day trips around IFEZ!

This event is open to all foreigners living in Songdo, Yeongjong, and Cheongna. If you have a favorite one-day trip around IFEZ that you’ve been keeping to yourself, now is the chance to share it! Please email us a short story about your unique itinerary, with your name and address. Selected winners will be contacted individually. We look forward to your enthusiastic participation! 

ifez2021@naver.com  

※ All participants will be rewarded with a small gift voucher as a token of appreciation.

No. 1

Inspire Entertainment Resort

Inspire Entertainment Resort 

There is a certain magic in dreams and fantasy, one that gently erases any sense of season. With its all-in-one offerings including accommodation, shopping, dining, and entertainment, Inspire Entertainment Resort invites visitors into a fairy-tale winter festival through its “Winter Wonderland” campaign. You don’t need a fixed plan or destination in mind—simply wander at your own pace. As you stroll along, you encounter winter-themed photo spots and find yourself immersed in the fantastical landscapes created by grand-scale media art. With shopping, dining, and entertainment all available indoors, the resort offers a comfortable, worry-free escape from the winter chill and an ideal place to spend an entire day without a dull moment. In particular, the water park Splash Bay offers water attractions on par with those of a tropical resort.

Gonghangmunhwa-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

+ ‘Aurora’ Media Art Street

Every hour on the hour, the snowy night sky comes alive with dancing auroras. Stretching across 150 meters of LED ceilings and walls, the three-minute show is a truly breathtaking spectacle. Beyond the main show, fantastical winter scenes unfold across the immersive media, including sleds gliding through a snow-covered fairy-tale village.

+ ‘Splash Bay’: A Water Park to Enjoy Even

in Winter

Splash Bay, renowned for its exotic scenery, is a glass-domed indoor water park that offers warm water and air year-round for comfortable enjoyment regardless of the weather outside. With a variety of thrilling attractions, it also offers a uniquely romantic moment on snowy days, when snow gently covers the glass dome overhead.

No. 2

National Museum of World Letter

National Museum of World Writing Systems

What might a journey across time and space look like when led by writing? Opened in 2023, the National Museum of World Writing Systems is the third writing-focused museum in the world, following France’s Champollion Museum and China’s National Museum of Chinese Writing. Spanning from cuneiform, humanity’s earliest writing system to Hangul, Korea’s uniquely original script, the exhibition reveals the captivating stories of history and culture hidden within written language. As you explore Part 1, “Writing: Opening Paths,” which introduces some of humanity’s core scripts, and Part 2, “Writing: Making Cultures,” which highlights the great power of writing, you will find that half a day has slipped by almost unnoticed. Regardless of the weather, a single walk through the museum offers a rich journey through world cultures.

217, Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

+ The Exhibition “Make Haste Slowly: Aldus Manutius,

the Great Publisher Who Changed the World”

Aldus Manutius was a great publisher during the Renaissance in the 16th century. He devoted his life to sharing precious books—once reserved exclusively for the privileged—with the wider public. This special exhibition, which explores his cultural legacy in advancing the dissemination of knowledge through books, is open until January 25. Visitors are invited to explore how a single book can change the world.

+ Outdoor Architectural Installation, Pages

Located on the second floor, the outdoor architectural installation offers a perfect harmony between written language and architectural design. A white wall shaped after scrolls—the origin of books—harmonizes delicately with the grassy hill. Sculptural pieces inspired by the concept of resonance reveal themselves unexpectedly throughout the space. Through the cafeteria’s full-height glass walls, visitors can also enjoy a picturesque view of the installation.

No. 3

IFEZ Promotion Center

IFEZ Promotion Center

The city observatory is the most dynamic theater above the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Rising 33 stories tall and 157.9 meters above the city center of Songdo, the IFEZ Promotion Center boasts 360-degree panoramic views through its floor-to-ceiling glass walls. From the constantly changing urban landscape to the distant West Sea, the scenery extends in a sweeping panorama. During the day, you will enjoy the vibrant city; at dusk, the sky glows with crimson hues; and by night, the sparkling nightscape. The immersive digital media that artistically portrays IFEZ’s evolution from past to future provides an unforgettable experience. You’ll forget the cold of winter as you are absorbed into the romantic winter scenery interwoven with cutting-edge technology.

33rd Floor, G-Tower, 175 Art Center-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

+ Media art installation ‘Tunnel of Light’

The Tunnel of Light, which reimagines IFEZ’s journey from tidal flats to a futuristic city through media art, is a must-visit attraction. Images unfold across all four walls, heightening the sense of immersion and making visitors feel as though they have stepped into another world. Through the beautiful light, visitors are brought into a harmony of technology, art, history, and culture.

+ G-Tower, Songdo’s Landmark

Having won numerous architectural awards, G-Tower stands out for its exceptional sculptural beauty. At first glance, it appears as a simple cuboid. However, upon second look, a dynamic vision unfolds through the variations of triangular elements twisting upward. The highlight is the sky garden—a 25-meter-deep inverted slope—that amplifies the building’s grandeur, as though the structure itself were roaring toward the West Sea.