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There are several ways to get around Incheon.
Subway line No.1 and Suin line have connected to Seoul and Gyeonggi Province. The subway line passes through many famous places. If you get off the 'Gyeyang station', you can see the Gyeongin Ara Waterway.
For visitors who want to visit more places in Incheon, local bus lines could be another great option. There are currently about 2,000 operating buses; therefore, a visitor can go almost everywhere.
In Ara waterway, there are several 'land and water double use buses'. You can stop by and experience them. It takes about 1 hour and you can look around in Ara Waterway. The hours of operation are AM 11:00 / AM 11:30 / PM 3:30 / PM 5:30 on weekdays. On weekends, the hours of operation are from AM 10:00 to PM 18:00. The times between departures are 30 minutes or 1 hour.
There are a number of taxis on the street.
There are several movie theaters in Incheon. Big multiplex movie theater chains, such as CGV, Lotte Cinema, and Megabox, are represented in Incheon and show movies of various genres.
In Incheon, there are a large number of quality restaurants, but do not expect the staff to be able to speak English.
Bupyeong and Guwol-dong Rodeo Street are two main areas for food and drink. A variety of genres are available. Korean food generally offers a delightful and exciting experience. If someone is not familiar with Korean food, there are also many American and Italian restaurants which could be a safe bet for foreign visitors.
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