Incheon Eulwangri Beach: Budget Travel Guide for Thrifty Travelers 🌊

I went to Eulwangri Beach alone for a 3-day, 2-night trip—and this is my most comprehensive budget guide for fellow thrifty travelers 😎! 🚗 How to Get There (Cheapest Route!) I took a bus from Cheongju to Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 🚌, then transferred directly to Bus No. 111 🚌—it drops you right near the beach! After checking into my hotel and dropping off my luggage 🧳, I headed straight to the shore. 1️⃣ Day 1: Seafood, Fireworks & Beach Vibes 🍤 Lunch: Jjang Wang Fried Shrimp 📍 Address: 20 Eulwang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon The restaurant is right by the beach—super convenient! The fried shrimp was delicious at first, but got a bit greasy toward the end. It’s pretty popular with locals, though ̋(ˊ•͈ꇴ•͈ˋ)🌹. Cost: 20,000 KRW 💰 🎆 Evening: Beach Fireworks & Seagull Feeding I set off fireworks by the sea at night 🎆! Big fireworks (from convenience stores): 4,000 KRW each 💰 Handheld small fireworks: 1,000 KRW each 💰 Pro Tip: Buy fireworks at Daiso (a discount store) first—they’re way cheaper than buying them directly at the beach! Grab shrimp crackers from CU/GS25 🦐 to feed the seagulls 🪽—they’ll fly right over, so fun! 🧁 Snack: Natural Salt Bread (자연도소금빵) 📍 Address: 1F, 3, Eulwang-ro 13beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon It’s a popular "internet-famous" snack—I saw almost everyone holding one, so I followed the trend. Verdict: Just so-so. The first bite was super greasy. Cost: 12,000 KRW for 4 pieces 💰 2️⃣ Day 2: Rainy Day Surprises & Hit-or-Miss Eats It rained all day 🌧️, so I had to adjust my plans—but ended up with unexpected fun! 🦀 Morning: Low-Tide Treasures I stayed in the hotel resting in the morning, then ventured out at noon despite the rain. Lucky me—it was low tide! I picked up tons of hermit crabs 🦀, conch shells 🐚, and even starfish 🌟—such a cool free activity! 🍜 Lunch: Delicious Vietnamese Food 📍 Address: 107, 6 Eulwang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon This Vietnamese restaurant was so good 🤩! It was too cold to eat outside, so I packed it back to the hotel. What I ordered: Pad Thai : 10,000 KRW 💰 Bulgogi Rice Wrap 7,000 KRW 💰 (HIGHLY recommended 👍—super flavorful!) ☕ Afternoon: Hit-or-Miss Café with a View 📍 Eulwang-ro 30hoe : 3F, 30 Eulwang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon I popped in blindly to wait for the sunset. The drinks were terrible 🥤—not recommended at all. The ice cream was just "meh" 🍍—neither good nor bad. Silver Lining: The sea view from here is nice, and it wasn’t crowded (probably because it’s overpriced and not tasty •ᴗ•💧). 🏨 Hotel: The Rest Hotel 📍 Address: 703-41 Eulwang-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon Pros: ✔️ Great location—super close to the beach 🏖️ (ˆ˚ˆ✿) ✔️ Convenient transport—bus stop right downstairs 🚌 ✔️ Amazing service (ʘ▽ʘ)👍: I decided to extend my stay last minute. When I asked about prices, the staff told me to book online for a discount 😂 and even helped me with the booking (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)👍. They were always friendly and helpful! Total Cost for 2 Nights: 117,537 KRW 💰 Tip: Prices are higher on weekends, so visit on weekdays if you want to save money 😜 #TravelAloneByTheSea #Incheon #EulwangriBeach #TravelGuide #KoreaTravel #StudyAbroadInKorea #Food