Incheon is a city and port on the Korean Peninsula in the Republic of Korea. The port of Seoul in the Bay of Gwangyang (Yellow Sea). Incheon ranks third in Korea in terms of population, after Seoul and Busan. Incheon is the country’s most important transport hub, since the city is home to the largest port on the west coast of the peninsula, as well as the country’s biggest airport, Incheon International Airport. In the 21st century, the city has turned into an international business center focused around the futuristic high-tech project New Songdo City, which houses the country’s tallest building, the Northeast Asia Trade Tower. Today, Incheon is a dynamically developing city with a population of over 2.5 million people. Incheon also has the status of a free economic zone.
Long ago, merchants from neighboring China, the Russian Empire, and even Old World countries settled here. In their own way, they enriched local traditions, but nevertheless did not disrupt the city’s authenticity and its Eastern charm. Today, the city has grown so much that it is essentially a kind of suburban area of Seoul. Rapid development and a fairly high standard of living provide around five thousand industrial enterprises, developed trade, and a thriving tourism sector.
Tourists come here for the historical relics of the 19th century and the picturesque coastline. For the guests of the country, a whole tourist zone, Wolmi, has been created here, brimming with nightclubs, ultra-modern shops, and entertainment venues. Other areas of Incheon are also quite interesting and colorful: you can find lively Korean markets, traditional restaurants, luxurious hotels, and magnificent parks, as well as several business districts and the Chinese area, China Town. And on the islands located near Incheon, there are authentic monuments of past times - Buddhist temples and sculptures.
ClimateIn this part of the country, a mild maritime climate prevails, which is why the weather in Incheon is practically always pleasant and comfortable. In the summer season, the average air temperature here is +23…+25 °C, while in winter the thermometer drops to -3 °C. In summer, Incheon is warmed by warm southwesterly winds, and in winter - by north-easterly winds. The most favorable time to travel to Incheon is the period from April to mid-October.
