'Let's Live Proudly on Ongjin-gun Islands'... Incheon City Operates Island Stay Tourism Program

Incheon Tourism Organization announced on the 25th that it will launch the island stay-type tourism product "Living Proudly on Ongjin Islands" starting from the 29th.

This experiential tourism product allows visitors to feel the charm of the islands of Ongjin-gun together with the residents and was first operated in 2021.

Last year, a total of 852 people visited Ongjin-gun islands such as Yeonpyeongdo, Sinshimodo, Jawoldo, and Baengnyeongdo, receiving a high satisfaction rating of 4.45 out of 5 points.

This year, the goal is to attract a total of 1,600 visitors by expanding the destinations compared to last year. Starting with Sinshimodo, Jangbongdo, Deokjeokdo, Soyado, Yeonpyeongdo, Baengnyeongdo, Daecheongdo, Jawoldo, and Soijakdo, new products will be continuously developed in collaboration with residents, including Seungbongdo in the future.

The Ongjin Islands tourism product consists of a "Constellation Tour" where experts explain while observing the Milky Way through a telescope, a "Village Tour" and "Dadeumijil Experience" guided by island residents, a "Boat Fishing Experience" enjoying fresh sashimi with the village chief, "Transparent Kayak and Paddle Boat" to see the clear sea, and a "Bicycle Experience" to enjoy the island scenery.

All tourism revenue from the product goes directly to the island residents' income. The product pricing is set to encourage the use of accommodations and restaurants operated by residents, and all programs experienced on the islands are run directly by the residents themselves.

Baek Hyun, president of Incheon Tourism Organization, said, "We hope that the stay-type tourism product will be an opportunity to promote the charm of Ongjin-gun islands and lead to increased income for residents and regional revitalization."

The reservation page for the "Living Proudly on Ongjin Islands" product is scheduled to open on the 26th, and detailed information can be found on the official blog for visiting Ongjin-gun islands.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.