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Incheon is a metropolitan city and a major seaport on the West coast of South Korea near Seoul. The city has lavish cultural flavor. There are several Museums and parks which add to the heritage and scenic beauty of the city. Jayu park, Incheon is one of the most modernized and western style parks in Korea. The park is locate don a hill top in Central Incheon. A Russian civil engineer first reviewed the park in 1888 and came to a conclusion that the park is one of the most modernized parks across the globe. Jayu Park, Incheon endows a tourist with the beautiful experience of viewing the Incheon Harbour. The history of the park reveals that the park was previously known as Manguk Park which means a park for many countries together. The residents of America, Russia and China created this park. Jayu Park, Incheon is called the most western style park in Korea. The statue of American General Douglas MacArthur is one of the prime attractions of the park. The statue faces all the four sides of the sea and provides the most picturesque view. The name of the park was changed from Manguk Park to Jayu Park, Incheon happened after the Korean War. Jayu means freedom thus the park can be called Freedom Park. The Amity and the Trade treaty was signed by the US and Korea in the year 1882. Centennial Monument is situated inside the park which helps to demonstrate the bond between the US and Korea. The monument was built on the basis of the above treaty itself. A lot a sculptures and trees can be found inside the park which gives a festive time to the visitors of the park. Jayu Park, Incheon gives a beautiful view to the city and the sea. Several nearby islands on the Yellow Sea can be viewed from the Jayu Park, Incheon.
The bustling of the boats and ships can be heard from the park. There is a magnificent bronze statue on the top of the Jayu Park which adds more to make the park remarkable on itself.
Another notable point on the Jayu Park, Incheon is a cylindrical white colored building. This was the metrological view point of the Japanese during the Russo-Japanese war. The Japanese wanted a comprehensive data on the metrological conditions of Incheon and thus this building was built.
Jayu Park, Incheon is remarkable for its events. The famous annual Cherry Blossom Festival is held in this park. The bridge running across the bay reaches the Incheon International Airport. The beauty of the bridge in the twilight can be viewed from the Jayu Park. The park is a mark of history blended with natural beauty. Tourists never miss out the opportunity to visit this Park of historical importance.
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