This Stop Is AREX Incheon Airport T2 Station, The 14th AREX Station

 

This stop is

Incheon International Airport T2 Station,

the 14th AREX Station that connects Seoul and Incheon Airport.

Incheon Airport T2 Station is the 14th station of AREX that connects Seoul Station and Incheon International Airport and is the last station of AREX that was built in 2018 by extending the AREX route from Incheon Airport Terminal 1 to Terminal 2.

Currently, the AREX Express Train is suspended due to COVID-19. However, when the operation returns, you can take AREX Express Train from Incheon Airport T2 Station to Seoul Station.

The fastest way from AREX Incheon Airport T2 Station to Incheon Airport Passenger T2

Get off at Car #1-1 or #6-4 and use the escalator in front. If you have heavy luggage, you could take the elevator.

If you want to take the elevator, you can get off at Car #3-2 or #4-2. These are the fastest way to get to Incheon Airport Passenger Terminal 2.

After exiting the ticket gate, there is a moving walk, in front of the Customer Information Center, that leads to Incheon Airport Passenger Terminal 2. 

After the moving walk, there will be an escalator that goes up to the third floor, departure hall. When you come up on the escalator, you will see Counter F right in front, and you can go to the respective airline's check-in counter.

If you have already checked in at the City Airport Terminal (Currently suspended due to COVID-19), you could use the special lane for immigration at the departure hall.

The special lane is located on the 3rd floor, between Counter G and Departure Area 2.

[Main Amenities]

-- Restroom

You can find the restroom located beside the Customer Information Center outside the ticket gate.

[Other Facilities]

-- Customer Information Center

The Customer Information Center can be easily seen outside the ticket gate as it is located at the center.

-- ATM

Before coming out from the ticket gate of AREX All-Stop Train, you will find one ATM.

-- Self Exchange Lounge

Before taking escalator up to the ticket gate, you will see the Self Exchange Lounge for currency exchange. You may apply for it on the app prior to collecting it, or just go straight to the machine for currency exchange.

--Baggage Cart

You will see the baggage cart beside the ticket gate of AREX All-Stop Train.

--Transportation Card (T-Money) Vending Machine

There is a transportation card vending machine outside the ticket gate of AREX Express Train.

You may buy cute transportation card here, which has different image from the normal T-money card.

[Interesting Spot at Incheon Airport T2]

Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 has an observatory deck, a smart art space where you can enjoy Incheon International Airport experience facilities while looking at the plane.

In order to go to the observatory deck, you have to take an escalator or elevator between Counter D and E at the departure hall on the 3rd floor and go up to the 4th floor.

On the way up from to the 4th floor, you can see seagull sculptures spreading their strong wings.

The observatory is on the 5th floor, so you have to go up to 4th floor, then take the elevator or escalator one more time.

When you arrive at the observatory deck on the 5th floor, you will see the bridge that reminds you of an airplane flying on the runway.

On the left and right side of the bridge, you are able to read about the goals and achievements of each construction stage of Incheon International Airport which are presented in artistic drawing works.

At the history museum & observatory deck, you can see the airport runway with 20 years of history, that is before Incheon International Airport becomes a world-class airport, and also watch the plane from the open glass window.

At the PR hall, you can see and learn the history and future of Incheon International Airport through the multimedia show on model mapping and DID videos.

In addition, there is an introduction of the airport facilities at different stage through a large 12m model for 3 times a day. Unfortunately, it has been temporarily suspended due to COVID-19.

From Seoul Station to Incheon Airport Terminal 2 Station, it only takes 66 mins by AREX All-Stop Train and 51 mins by AREX Express Train!

The safest and fastest way to the airport is by taking the Airport Railroad (AREX). We hope to see you in Korea very soon.

[Information about Incheon Airport T2 Observatory Deck]

1. Getting There: Get off at AREX Incheon Airport T2 Station, walk 10 mins.

2. Address: Incheon Airport T2, 5th Floor Center in General Area

3. Operating Hours: 07:00 ~ 20:00 (Opens all year round)

[Visit AREX Station] Depart from Hongik University Station Exit 9 To Seogyo-dong For Food Tour

 

[Visit AREX Station] 🔍

by. Airport Railroad [AREX Magazine]

Let's check out AREX Station with Spee and Nareu! 🚄

Let's go on a food tour from Hongik University Station Exit 9 To Seogyo-dong.

Dessert Merlion

[Hongik University Station Exit 9 → Walk 3 mins]

This is a Singaporean dessert cafe that is difficult to find in Korea. You can find various dessert made with Pandan, a type of herb widely used in Southeast Asia. It is a must to try the pandan cake, which is the Singapore national cake. Although it looks like matcha cake, the taste is totally different. The scent of pandan, which is in between jasmine and vanilla scent, is subtle, and the soft texture is perfect.

[Information about Dessert Merlion]

 1. Address : 2F Obok Building, 75, Wausan-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

 2. Opening hours : 13:00 - 22:00 daily

 3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/dessert_merlion

 4. Contact number : +82-10-2654-5334

Sandy Beach Bakehouse

[Hongik University Station Exit 9 → Walk 10 mins]

This place, which stands out even from far, was renovated to a cafe with the theme of beach, from a building that was neglected for a long time. They serve all-day sandwiches, and you can also enjoy a variety of menu. The "Sundried Tomato Jambon Sandwich" with fresh vegetables and savory cheese in the Jambon made of Jeju black pork is the most popular menu. As for the bread type, you may choose from the crispy baguette or soft sourdough. As for the drinks, it is recommended to try Passion Fruit & Coconut Ade which guarantees a refreshing taste made of homemade passion fruit syrup.

[Information about Sandy Beach Bakehouse]

 1. Address : 42 Jandari-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

 2. Opening hours : 10:00-22:00 daily

 3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/sandybeach_seoul

 4. Contact number : +82-2-3144-3663

Cafe Lucia

[Hongik University Station Exit 9 → Walk 9 mins]

There is one European-style two-story brick house in Seogyo-dong alley that is always packed with young people. It is a popular cafe with cozy and vintage atmosphere that is good for you to spend time warming up your body on a cold Winter day. They have more variety of tea available as compared to coffee. It is recommended to order scones and afternoon tea together.  There are many types of scones, but the scone with whipped cream that melts in the mouth goes well with black tea.

[Information about Cafe Lucia]

 1. Address : 14 Jandari-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

 2. Opening hours : Mon, Wed, Thurs 12:00-21:00 / Fri- Sun 12:00-22:00 *Closed on Tues

 3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/cafelucia_hongdae

 4. Contact number : +82-2-337-1656

Cafe Slit Seoul

[Hongik University Station Exit 9 → Walk 9 mins]

This is a cafe that appeared as a popular place on social media due to its achromatic colored geometrical exterior and interior. For their Espresso, they blend the selected dense beans, allowing you to feel the acidity and sweetness, as well as the heavy body of the ripen fruit. If you don't want strong caffeine, it is recommended to try  Colombia Supremo Decaffein coffee beans that has a savory taste of roasted almond and gaeng yeot candy. Occasionally, exhibition is also held at this place so please check their social media account.

[Information about Cafe Slit Seoul]

 1. Address : 21-12 Wausan-ro 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

 2. Opening hours : Mon, Wed - Sun 12:00 -21:00 *Closed on Tues

 3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/slit_seoul

 4. Contact number : 0507-1390-4440

Cafe CONTACT

[Hongik University Station Exit 9 → Walk 14 mins]

It is a cafe suitable for people who want to enjoy good music, enjoy delicious coffee or natural wine, and to focus on doing their work on their laptops. On weekdays, it is good to do your work or join a meeting whereas on weekends, you can see the DJs playing in the underground scene. The signature drinks are Ton & Ton Latte which is in three tones with different tastes in the beginning, middle and end, and Milk Balm in which Bergamot-scented earl grey is harmonized with sweet and savory chestnut as base. Along with the cafe, there is also TTP, a workspace for creators, where you can get discounts at the cafe discounts if you are using it.

[Information about Cafe CONTACT]

 1. Address : 45 Yanghwa-ro 10-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

 2. Opening hours : Weekdays 9:00-22:00 / Weekend 12:00-22:00

 3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/contact_seoul

 4. Contact number : +82-2-6959-1062

Panello

[Hongik University Station Exit 9 → Walk 14 mins]

It is one of the few pizza restaurants in Korea that was acknowledged as authentic Italian Neapolitan pizza. In order to get the pizza and Trattoria certified by the Neapolitan Pizza Association, it has strict screening criterias which pizzas must be baked in a firewood oven and the thickness must be observed. It is recommended to try Bufala Pizza that contains buffalo milk and Burrata Pizza that comes in a large chunk of burrata cheese. Tajarin Pasta with Truffle that contains four type of mushrooms and nice truffle scent is also very delicious.

[Information about Panello]

 1. Address : 29 Eoulmadang-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

 2. Opening hours : Tues - Fri 18:00-23:00 (Last order 21:20)  *Closed on Mondays

Sat 12:00-22:00 (Last order 15:00/21:00)

Sun 12:00-21:00 (Last order 15:00/20:00) 

 3. Instagram : https://blog.naver.com/gycjs17

 4. Contact number : +82-2-322-0920

Mohssen's Sweets

[Hongik University Station Exit 9 → Walk 12 mins]

This is a famous take-out cafe that serves Arab dessert - Kaymak. Kaymak is a white cream made by boiling the milk for 20 hours, and is a favorite dessert in the Middle East such as Turkey, Iraq and Iran.

The exquisite combination of butter, cheese and whipped cream brings out an excellent taste. Bal Sut is made by putting honey in the small amount of thick milk that comes out when making Kaymak, and is heated up. It is really popular so it often sold out early.

It is recommended to tear the warm bread by hand and eat it with Kaymak and honey.

[Information about Mohssen's Sweets]

 1. Address : 51-1 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

 2. Opening hours : 12:00 - 22:00 daily

 3. Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mohssen.s_sweets

 4. Contact number : +82-70-7543-7354

[Today is also AREX Disinfection Day] Longer Stop at Gyeyang Station, Disinfection of Escalator and Disinfection of Incheon Airport T2 Station

 

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the passengers,
AREX thoroughly disinfects all the facilities on daily basis.

 Let's check out the image below and
see where Spee and Nareu have help to disinfect at the AREX Station.

AREX is stopping longer at Gyeyang Station for better ventilation.

We have also disinfected the high-touch surfaces on elevator,

and even disinfected the Incheon Airport T2 Station!

Therefore, you can use AREX without worries.

Until the day COVID-19 is gone,

✨ Below is our daily disinfection checklist ✨

- Disinfection of the trains that returned to Seoul Station

- Disinfection of elevator

- Disinfection of station platform

- Inspection of disinfectant mat

- Providing hand sanitizer

- Disinfection of touch surfaces on vending machines
with alcohol disinfectant

...and as well as disinfection of single journey ticket and ticket gates.
AREX carry out disinfection work on all the facilities every day!

※ For everyone's safety,

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please wear the mask correctly when you use the public transportation.

AREX Wish You A Merry Christmas!

AREX would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

May you have a warm and happy Christmas with your family!

 

[Recommended Bingsu Cafe in Hongdae] Cafe Allee and 17 Dossi

Bingsu (Korean shaved ice) can be thought of as a Summer dessert, but it is also prepared for people who cannot give up ice even if it is cold. 

There are so many types of bingsu available - from old style bingsu made of ice, jelly, red beans, and milk fruit, to bingsu made with plenty of fresh fruits, to milk bingsu that melts nicely in the mouth. In this post, we will introduce to you two bingsu cafe in Yeonnam-dong.

#1 Cafe Allee

First cafe that we will introduce is the Cafe Allee that is located just 6 mins walk from Hongik University Station. This is a place where you can try homemade red bean bingsu.

Just like other cafes, there are various types of coffee and other beverages, but in Summer, Patbingsu (red bean bingsu) is one of the best sellers. For bingsu, you can order for 1 person or 2 person, so don't worry if you come here alone.

The cafe is quite spacious, and you can see that the interior is neat and nice.

Find the special mascot hidden in Cafe Allee, which is the cat! As you take a bite of the bingsu and drink the coffee, just enjoy looking at the cat walking around the cafe freely. Indeed, it is a mascot that is cute and it attracts people's attention and gets their love.

This is the Cafe Allee's Homemade Patbingsu! It is a basic red bean bingsu put in the cool brass bowl with soft ice made of milk, and many homemade red beans in the middle, as well as injeolmi rice cake.

Mix well the injeolmi, homemade red beans and soft ice made of milk, and you can blow away the heat during Summer.

Homemade red beans are so much more delicious because they are not too sweet or savory, unlike other commercially made red beans that has strong artificial sweet taste. The red beans are large and soft and it makes you eat it non-stop.

Although it is made of simple ingredients that goes well with the chewy injeolmi rice cake, and one could finish the bingsu in just a short time.

[Information about Cafe Allee]

1. Getting There: AREX Hongik University Station Exit 1, walk 6 mins

2. Address: 12 World cup buk-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

3. Opening Hours: Weekdays 08:30 - 10:30 / Weekends 12:00 - 21:00

4. Contact Number: +82-2-332-2031

5. Price: Red Bean Bingsu KRW 6,500 for 1 person, KRW 11,000 for 2 person

※ Information is subject to change

#2 17 Dossi

The next cafe that will be introduced here is the cafe that you will see when you walk along the Gyeongui Line Forest Park, which is Cafe 17 Dossi. Upon entering the cafe, you will notice the interior with warm wood tone.

Cafe 17 Dossi is actually a premium homemade chocolate shop. Thus, you will find many popular dessert that uses chocolate as ingredients. One of the most popular menu is the sweet chocolate bingsu and ice-cream which is available during Summer.

As a homemade chocolate store, you are able to try various type of chocolate dessert. This is a famous chocolate store as many people come here to buy the chocolate bon bons to give as gift.

During our visit, we ordered the popular Summer menu of 17 Dossi - Chocolate Bingsu. Chocolate Bingsu is made of original chocolate and dark chocolate. Please take note that the Chocolate Bingsu is only available in 2 person portion.

The Chocolate Bingsu was served in a bowl and it looks soft and sweet. Since this is Summer bestseller, it can be sold out early if you come here too late. It is recommended to visit the cafe earlier if you wish to try the chocolate bingsu. You can also check 17 Dossi Instagram account for updates in case it is already sold out for the day.

At 17 Dossi, the toppings are served separately, so you can put the toppings as much as you like. You can also use the chocolate topping to adjust the sugar level according to your preference, so just put the amount that you want.

Chocolate bingsu topped with savory nuts, chewy chocolate snacks, sweet and soft chocolate syrup! It fills your mouth with a luxurious and sweet taste of chocolate. Most importantly, as a chocolate specialty shop, the chocolate that is soft and high quality leaves a strong impression. Besides that, the ice was also gently grind and soft like ice-cream. It is not as sweet as you think it is, so you can add on more toppings.

If you are feeling tired, why don't you come and visit these bingsu cafe to have some bingsu and chill?

[Information about 17 Dossi]

1. Getting There: AREX Hongik University Station Exit 3, walk 7 mins

2. Address: 38 Donggyo-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

3. Opening Hours:  12:30 - 22:00 daily

4. Contact Number: 0507-1378-1706

5. Price: Chocolate Bingsu (2 pax)  KRW 17,000

6. Instagram: http://instagram.com/17dossi

※※ Information is subject to change