Siheung, city in South Korea
Siheung is a city in Gyeonggi Province, southwestern South Korea, bordering Incheon and sitting along the Yellow Sea coast. The urban area covers flat land mixed with low hills, reservoirs, tidal wetlands, and residential blocks that stretch from the shoreline inland.
Shell mounds on Oido Island show that people lived in this area long before written records, and during the Joseon Dynasty land was reclaimed from the sea to grow rice. Salt production became the main activity of the area in the early 20th century under Japanese rule, shaping its economy for decades.
The Jeongwang fish market gives visitors a direct look at the coastal side of the city, where local vendors sell fresh seafood brought in from nearby waters. This kind of market is one of the few places where the old fishing tradition of the area is still easy to see and feel.
The Seohae Line train connects the city to Seoul and Incheon, making it easy to arrive without a car. Coastal parks and trails are well signed, so exploring on foot or by bicycle is a straightforward option once you are there.
Oido Island, now linked to the mainland by a causeway, got its name from the Korean word for ear because of the shape it makes when seen from above. The causeway road leading to it has become a popular walking spot, giving a direct view over the tidal flats below.
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