Located on the western central coast of the Korean Peninsula, Incheon is the second largest port city of Korea. It is also the city where the country’s progress towards modernization first began at the end of the 19th century. Wolmido Island and Yeonan Pier have long been regarded as the most famous tourist sites in Incheon, and eco-tourism courses including neighboring islands, such as Ganghwado and Seongmodo, are currently earning great popularity among visitors. Moreover, since Incheon was designated as a free economic zone based on its advanced infrastructure, including Incheon International Airport and Incheondaegyo Bridge, the city has been playing a pivotal role in logistics, business and leisure sports in Northeast Asia. In particular, Songdo is a planned city that specializes in international finance, trade, and the knowledge-based industry, and includes environmentally-friendly residential areas. Songdo International City has further accelerated its development with the recent decision to accommodate the secretariat of the UN-operated Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the World Bank office.
2.8 million
1,040km²
Incheon International Airport: 87 Airlines connecting to 176 Cities
to downtown metro area: approximately 1 hour by limousine bus or
ARE(Airport Railroad Express)
Seafood(sashimi, seafood stew, shellfish baked, etc)
Jajangmyeon, black-bean-sauce noodles
Incheon Free Economic Zone (the center of Northeast Asia's international business)
Green Climate Fund was launched in Songdo, Incheon
Host of the 17th Asian Games 2014
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| Centigrade (℃) | -2.1 | -0.3 | 5.1 | 11.3 | 16.4 | 20.9 | 24.0 | 25.2 | 21.1 | 15.0 | 7.6 | 0.9 |
| Fahrenheit (℉) | 28.22 | 32.54 | 41.18 | 52.34 | 61.52 | 69.62 | 75.2 | 77.36 | 69.98 | 59 | 45.68 | 33.62 |
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Songdo embodies the future of Incheon. A trip to Songdo can start at the Central Park, a natural oasis in the city. Past the promenade, along a field of reeds are array of innovative buildings, creating a avant-garde yet peaceful ambience.
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Whether you are stopping over Incheon or looking for a short trip near by Seoul, a visit to Yeongjong Islandand and or Eurwangni Beach (the largest beach in Incheon) is a must. They are economical and convinient; just two hours away by public transportation and ideal for one-night, two-day getaways.
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The very first and largest port city located on the west coast of Korea, Incheon, was first port to open to Western nations. The Street of Culture on Wolmido Island, Chinatown, the Jayu Park, Sinpo Market, which formed in response to the influx of foreign trade and culture; Heungryunsa Temple, which provides great views of the sea and the Incheon Bridge; are some of the must see sites when visiting the city.
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Because it is a port city, Incheon has many foods made of fresh seafood, offered at specialized streets. Jajangmyeon and jjolmyeon are famous as well as dak-gangjeong in China town and Sinpo Market respectively. There are also several festivals including The Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, the Soraepogu Festival, and the Ganghwa Dolmen Festival draw large numbers of tourists from other regions.
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