In various corners along the borders of Incheon’s Chinatown, you can find “Paifang.” Each Paifang is given a different name and serves as a representative symbol of Chinatown. “Paifang Found Throughout Chinatown” The first Paifang, Jungwhaga (中華街), is a prominent symbol of Chinatown donated by Weihai, a sister city of Incheon. The name Jungwhaga reflects the concept of the central ...
Hongye Gate, located in downtown Incheon, is an arched tunnel designated as Cultural Heritage No. 49 by the Incheon Metropolitan City on December 23, 2002. History of Incheon’s Hongye Gate During the opening of the port, Japanese residents residing in areas such as Jungang-dong and Gwandong adjacent to Incheon Port dug this stone gate to expand their residence to Jeondong ...
Sungnyemun, also known as Namdaemun, is a gate located in the southern part of the Joseon-era Hanyang Fortress, which surrounded Hanyang (present-day Seoul) for 600 years. Even today, Sungnyemun stands at the heart of Seoul and is considered one of the symbols of the city. Sungnyemun is well-known as Korea’s National Treasure No. 1. The title doesn’t necessarily mean it’s ...