So far, we know that Incheon is the name of an international airport in South Korea. In fact, Incheon is not only a name for an airport. It is also a Metropolitan city located on the west coast of South Korea. It is part of Gyeonggi province, in the Sudogwon region to be exact, The city is adjacent to the cities of Gwangju, Yeoju, and Yongin.

There are some interesting facts you need to know about this city. Are you ready?

In South Korea, every city has different stereotypes, and Incheon is no exception. This city is known for its dialect stereotypes that are similar to the Seoul dialect, its residents are quiet, and have good looks. As a result, many of the popular K-Pop idols are born and come from Incheon such as Hyoyeon (SNSD), Minho (SHINee), and Ryeowook (Super Junior).

The nickname of the city of ceramics in South Korea may fall to Incheon. The city is known as the center of ceramics in South Korea. In fact, there are about 55% of ceramic crafts in South Korea are located in Incheon.

Incheon Ceramics Village is the center for ceramics in Incheon. In fact, there are around 300 ceramic production companies operating there. Not only that, during the Joseon dynasty era around 1392-to 1910, Incheon Ceramics Village has become a center for traditional ceramic production because it is easy to find ceramic-making materials in this city.

Incheon City is the third-largest city in South Korea after Seoul and Busan. It has an important role in the ginseng country's economy. Incheon is also a city with a free economic zone for business and finance. No wonder there are many international business offices in Incheon.

Ceramic craftsmen from various countries gather for the annual festival held in Incheon. It has been there since 1998. Participating in more than 50 countries, this festival contains seminars, workshops, and exhibitions of the best works of hundreds of craftsmen from all over the world.

Korean drama fans must be familiar with these two foods: Jajangmyeon aka Black Noodle and also dakgangjeong. Jajangmyeon is a bit like Indonesian chicken noodles or dumpling noodles. It is a boiled noodle using sliced ​​​​meat or chicken plus onions, vegetables and the sauce is sweet soy sauce, but the taste is definitely different because the chicken noodles or wontons are sweet and savory but Jajangmyeon tastes a little salty, there is a taste a little bitter.

Meanwhile, dakgangjeong is a fried crispy fried chicken dish wrapped in a Korean-style sweet and spicy sauce. Both of them are often shown in K-dramas.

The best times to visit Incheon are spring, summer, and fall. It's not really recommended to visit in winter. The air is very cold, and there is no snow there (in Incheon). Most visitors find the best months to visit Incheon: September, October, May, June, and April.

The majority of Indonesian tourists visiting South Korea immediately went to Seoul. In fact, before visiting the capital city of South Korea, there's nothing wrong with exploring Incheon City which is the location of Incheon International Airport.

Maybe you are confused about where to go while in Incheon, here are some recommendations:

Located in 11-5 Uhyeon-ro 49beon-gil, Sinpo-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea, this open air market is very famous there. This market is more than a hundred years old. Previously, this market was called Teojingae', and after the port opened it was called 'Sinpo', which means 'new port', a name that continues to this day. In 2010, the name was changed from 'Sinpo Market' to 'Sinpo International Market'.

Apart from being a market frequented by locals, this market is also worthy of being a tourist destination because of its history. This market is very neat, divided into several categories for the convenience of visitors. You can easily find greengrocers, fishmongers, as well as local restaurants and hawker vendors.

According to the history, Incheon became a China-friendly city after the modern opening of the late 1800s. Incheon's Chinatown area came into being with the opening of the Incheon Port in 1883 and Incheon's designation as an extraterritoriality of the Ching Dynasty.

What can we find in Chinatown? Well, we can find a lot of food and activities that are related to Chinese Traditions. You can also visit Gonghwachun, one of the most popular Chinese restaurants among tourists in the area.

In 2005 a Korean and Chinese cultural center was built. It is a place that has played a major role in the history and cultural exchange between Korea and China. The History of Three States Mural Street is a wall decorated with murals and tiles with explanations of important History of Three States scenes. You must take photos here.

Ganghwa Island or its official name Ganghwa-do is the fourth largest island in South Korea located at the mouth of the Han River and the Yellow Sea or to be precise in Ganghwa (Ganghwa-gun) district, Incheon.

Ganghwa Island is also known as one of the most popular tourist destinations on the west coast of South Korea, especially historical and natural tourism. It's no wonder that some KDramas take pictures and show the beautiful side of this island. Some of the famous places include Wooilgak, Sogeumbit Bookstore, Haeden Museum, Jeongsusa Temple, Mumu House, Oepori Ferry Pier, and Goryeosan Mountain.

You have to prepare your time if you want to join this tour because the duration is quite long, which is up to 8 hours. Starts at 13.00 you will be invited to visit various interesting spots until you finally witness the beauty of the sunset at Yeongjongdo Macian Beach, next to the Incheon International Airport.

Some of the interesting stops to visit are Aramaru Observatory, Gyeyang Flower Maru Park or Dream Park Wild Flower Garden, Wolmido, Incheon silo mural (The world's largest outdoor mural), and the last is Yeongjongdo Macian Beach.

Traveling to South Korea from Singapore is very easy as there are many direct flight options every day. The flight, on average, takes 6 hours and 20 minutes. There are two major airports elegantly sitting in Seoul –Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP). From the airport to Incheon City you can take a bus, train or taxi because the transportation there is quite good.

Well, because of the Korean Wave aka Hallyu, the country is becoming a tourist destination for millions of people around the world. Do not miss a chance to travel there and enjoy your holiday!