Yeongheungdo Island

Yeongheungdo is an island in Incheon, South Korea, located in the Yellow Sea off the country’s west coast. It is part of the island group administered by Incheon and is inhabited year-round by fishing and farming communities.

The island features shoreline beaches, coastal roads and facilities used by domestic visitors during the summer months, and seafood is a local speciality. Transport to the island is by ferry services from the Incheon area, and the island is commonly visited on day trips and short stays.

• Access: The island is part of Incheon municipality and lies off South Korea’s west coast in the Yellow Sea, reachable by scheduled ferries from the mainland.
• Character: Local economy is based on fishing and small-scale agriculture, and the island is known for beaches and coastal scenery that attract seasonal visitors.

Yeongheungdo is reached by ferry from ports on mainland Incheon. Travelers should check schedules at local ferry terminals serving the western islands; journeys commonly depart from Ongjin/Yeongjong or other Incheon coastal piers and can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours depending on route and vessel. Once ashore, the island is compact-walking, renting a bicycle, or taking local taxis are the best ways to get around.

• Check ferry timetables in advance; services can be infrequent outside weekends and holidays.
• Bring insect repellent in summer: the island's rice paddies and reed beds attract midges at dusk.
• Rent a bicycle or walk the coastal roads-the main village is compact and easiest to explore on two wheels.
• Visit the west-facing cliffs at sunset; anglers will tell you that late afternoon is when the sea turns glassy.