Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village

A place where your child becomes the main character in a fairy tale, Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village

Introduction

Located in Songwol-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village is a special alley village where the entire neighborhood is decorated like the world inside a storybook. As part of a residential environment improvement project in 2013, houses and alleyways throughout the village were designed around world-famous fairy tales and traditional Korean folk tales, making it one of Incheon's best family travel spots where visitors of all ages can relive childhood memories and a sense of wonder.

Main sights and experiences

• 11 themed alleyways

  • There are 11 themed paths, including Dorothy Road, Little Red Riding Hood Road, Thumbelina Road, and Traditional Folk Tale Road. Each path is decorated with fairy tale characters and scenes through three-dimensional sculptures and murals.
  • Utility poles are transformed into the giant beanstalk from Jack and the Beanstalk, and gas meters are styled like the Tin Woodman from The Wizard of Oz, sparking your kids' curiosity.

• Trick Art Story

  • This two-story indoor space features 39 three-dimensional trick art paintings, where the whole family can take photos together and make fun memories.

• House of the Great Pine Tree, a children's play space

  • This newly created play area for kids opened in 2023 and features nature-friendly pine tree themed structures, a giant slide, a mini zip line, and other play equipment.
  • It was designed with your kids' safety as the top priority, including safety features and cushioned flooring.

• Various hands-on programs

  • At the dedicated experience learning center in the village, you can join a range of art programs for individuals and groups, including florist activities and art play.

Visitor information and tips

• Admission and hours

  • The entire village is open free of charge, 24 hours a day, all year round.

• Convenience facilities

  • Available facility: parking
  • Unavailable facilities: high chairs, nursing room, diaper changing station, stroller rental, reservations

• Transportation access

  • It is about a 6 to 10 minute walk from Incheon Station on Seoul Subway Line 1, making it convenient to visit by public transportation.
  • Nearby bus routes 2, 15, 23, and 45 also run frequently.
  • Since vehicle access and parking inside the village are restricted, it is best to use a nearby external free parking lot, such as Sangsang Platform.
  • On weekends, spaces at public and nearby parking lots are usually very limited, so public transportation is recommended.

• Visiting etiquette

  • Since real residents live in the village, please avoid loud noise and littering, and visits with pets are restricted.

Nearby places to visit together

• You may also want to visit nearby attractions such as Incheon Chinatown, Jayu Park, and the Open Port Culture District.

Recommended points

• It is a perfect place to take photos with your child as if you are characters in a fairy tale, enjoy a variety of experiences, and create special family memories.
• The charming sculptures and murals throughout the village are also popular photo spots for social media.

Contact information

• On-site village inquiries: 032-764-7494
• Experience program inquiries: Fairy Tale Village Cooperative 032-764-7494

"Visit Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village with your child and let the whole family create beautiful memories in a place where kids can run around freely and grow their imagination!"