The Hwadojin (Incheon Monument No. 2) was established to prevent foreign invasions during the late Joseon period and having such a historical background, the Hwadojin Festival is held every May. As the oldest military festival in Incheon City, it presents traditional cultural events that represent the historic legacy of Hwadojin, such as the ‘Eoyeongdaejang Fortification Procession,’ ‘Eoyeongdaejang Royal Edict Granting Ceremony,’ and the ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance’. In addition, it provides resident participation events like ‘resident singing contest,’ and the ‘Youth Fringe Festival’ and a variety of performances and experience programs, such as the ‘special public broadcasting,’ ‘Dong-gu tourism content experience center‘, etc. It has been considered as a representative military festival in Incheon.

Hwadojin was created when King Gojong ordered the Eoyeongdaejang Jeong-hee Sin on August 27, 1878 to set up camp and artillery in order to resist Japan’s unreasonable demand to open the ports after the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1876 was signed. However, as the military system was reorganized under a political reform (Gabogyeongjang) in 1894, the Hwadojin burned down. In May 1982, a monument was built in this place to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the formal diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and the United States, and the site was restored by the, then, Incheon Metropolitan City in September 1988. Every May, azaleas are in full bloom creating a spectacular view. The Hwadojin Festival is held featuring events to celebrate important intangible cultural properties, Korean traditional music performances, experience classes, etc.

The Sudoguksan Museum of Housing and Living is an experience-oriented museum depicting the life of ordinary people in the Moon Town (Daldongnae) in the 1960s~1970s. The old look and human figures who lived there are restored and exhibited, showing how people lived at that time. It evokes nostalgia for the older generation and an educational venue for the present generation to understand the past.

The Baedari underground shopping arcade was established in 1979 and craftsmen began to move in, showcasing Dong-gu’s unique traditional craft shopping mall. Being the cradle of the traditional craftsmen who have continued the spirit of craftsmanship, it is considered a symbolic venue of Dong-gu culture. Crafts are handmade, exhibited, and sold, and there is a constant stream of people who want to pass on the traditional craftsmanship. In addition, a free craft program is provided every Saturday and it is possible to experience a variety of free classes such as dyeing, leather craft, bead craft, Hanji craft, and traditional needlework. Craft store owners offer various classes including fan and pencil case making, paper craft, ceramics, embroidery, needlework, dyeing, and leather craft which are free of charge. Donating in the form of talent to pay off debt is also offered.

Some parts of the Baedari area in Dong-gu, Incheon are designated as cultural and arts street to support the cultural artists and entrepreneurs who have novel items. It is the venue that provides unique foods, sights, and entertainment to the visitors.

In Manseok-dong and Hwasu-dong, where access has been restricted since the 1980s, waterfront spaces such as wave decks, maritime observatory, and photo zones have been created. Visitors may enjoy the sea and take a walk on foot or go bicycling along these water-friendly facilities. The seaside promenade of Manseok and Hwasu Wharf provides a place to relax and the dynamic arrangement of lights has made it into a unique tourist destination.

The Manseok Wharf was named as it was the place where thousands of rice sacks heading to Seoul were piled up. Also, this wharf was a popular spot for anglers on weekends. ‘Gwaengiburimal,’ which is well known as the setting for Jung-mi Kim’s novel ‘The Children of Gwaengiburimal,’ is the nickname of the Daldongnae (Moon town) in Manseok-dong. On the other hand, this place is historically significant enough that there are opinions that the Red Beach area, which indicates the location of the Incheon Landing Operation, was not near Wolmido Island but is the current Manseok Wharf. The Manseok and Hwasu Wharf were the representative fishing ports of Incheon until the 1970s, and as the only seafood wholesale market in Incheon, it became nationally famous for salted shrimp.

The Manseok Wharf was named as it was the place where thousands of rice sacks heading to Seoul were piled up. Also, this wharf was a popular spot for anglers on weekends. ‘Gwaengiburimal,’ which is well known as the setting for Jung-mi Kim’s novel ‘The Children of Gwaengiburimal,’ is the nickname of the Daldongnae (Moon town) in Manseok-dong. On the other hand, this place is historically significant enough that there are opinions that the Red Beach area, which indicates the location of the Incheon Landing Operation, was not near Wolmido Island but is the current Manseok Wharf. The Manseok and Hwasu Wharf were the representative fishing ports of Incheon until the 1970s, and as the only seafood wholesale market in Incheon, it became nationally famous for salted shrimp.