
Siheung
Siheung is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
The city has a population of 511,807 people, where 508,646 are residents out of 218,846 households as of August 2021. Siheung acquired its current administrative structure on January 1, 1989, the former Siheung County was divided into the cities of Siheung, Gunpo, and Uiwang. At the time, Siheung had a population of only 93,000. This number more than tripled in the following decade as massive suburban apartment complexes were developed. Siheung's current area formerly belonged to Incheon and Ansan before 1914.
Getting to Siheung
Seohae Line (Sosa–Wonsi Line) connects Siheung with Incheon and southwestern Seoul. The Seoul Subway Line 4 and Suin-Bundang Line connect the outskirts of Siheung, and transfers are required to get to the center. There are eight subway stations in Siheung. Five stations are on the Seohae Line, three on the Suin-Bundang Line, and two of the three stations are also shared with Line 4.
- 01Siheung Neunggok
It is a station where residential complexes and commercial facilities are formed together, and it is an area with high convenience.
- 02Siheung City Hall
Siheung City Hall and administrative agencies are adjacent, serving as public and business centers.
- 03Sinhyeon
Located in a relatively quiet residential area, the station provides convenient access for local travel.
- 04Sincheon
It is a life-friendly station where local residents use a lot due to the development of traditional markets and commercial districts.
Worth seeing
- 01Oido Red Lighthouse
The Oido Red Lighthouse is a marine tourism facility built in 2005 as part of a fishing village experience tourism project.
- 02Yongdo Arboretum
- 03Farm Farm Land
The ultimate thrill ride this winter, Farm Farm Land, is back!
- 04English
- 05Sihwa MTV Geobuk
- 06Tayo Strawberry and Tangerine Farm
The farm offers strawberry, golden fragrance, and natural fragrance experiences and sales.
Where to eat
- 01Cheongchunjogae Oido
Here is a famous restaurant known for its fresh seafood, cheese scallops, and unlimited refills of grilled clams.
- 02Charcoal-grilled meat Siheung City Hall
- 03Melange
- 04Mulwang Mushroom Farm
It is a Korean restaurant where you can taste beef shabu-shabu, various mushrooms, and fresh vegetables.
- 05Wild
It is famous for its cost-effective Korean set meal.
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