It is not Seoul, but Incheon, where most guests of the Land of Morning Calm actually arrive. It is the largest port in Korea on the Yellow Sea, a city with centuries of glorious history.
some interesting facts about Incheon, upon which we will touch during the tour:
- The Russian cruiser "Varyag" and gunboat "Korean" were destroyed in Incheon warf and that tragical event marked the beginning of the Russo-Japanese war.
- Incheon happened to be the place of the second largest in the history of mankind naval landing operation.
- Unlike Seoul, there are quite a few old-style European houses in Incheon, which were built in the 19th century.
During the tour we will visit the famous Incheon fish market with the freshest seafood, which can be enjoyed right on the market in one of the picturesque restaurants.
Incheon boasts a super-modern "city within a city", the so-called Songdo New Town, which is a free economic zone in Incheon. In this "smart city", houses and offices are being built using the most advanced technologies; whimsical modern architecture, landscaping, and infrastructure. Songdo attract tourists, businessmen and potential residents of not only Korea, but also around the world.
And, of course, we will see the famous Incheon Bridge which is longer than 21 kilometers.