Sorae Ecology Park Full of Nature's Bounty
The Sorae Ecology Park in Incheon is a treasure trove of
remarkable vistas -- a salt farm, mud flats and wetlands -- that can't
found in city areas.
◆ Salt Farm
The salt farm, which was created when the country was under Japanese colonial period (1910-45), ranked as the nation’s largest until the 1970s. On the surface, it consists of uniformly-shaped square or rectangular ponds that allow the salt to crystallize. But the materials that lie underneath each pond range from soil and pots to tiles, hinting at differences in how the salt is made, with some being sun-dried.
The farm is no longer in commercial use, but salt is still
produced there to educate visitors and provide them with souvenirs of
their trip.
◆ Mud Flats
Next to the park are partially submerged mud flats that visitors can walk in barefoot. However, they cannot catch any shellfish there because the difference between high and low tide is not big enough. Some stretches that run near a stream by the observation deck play host to a diverse range of wildlife, with wild ducks and buff-backed herons creating tranquil vistas from afar.
◆ Wetlands
Tourists can stroll down the promenade for about an hour to take in more of the wetlands and their changing environment, scenery, flora and fauna. The freshwater area harbors a forest of reeds, while a variety of fish attract birds in the brackish water zone that joins up with the sea. Another popular spot features three 7.5-m windmills in idyllic surroundings.
At the exhibition center, visitors can learn more about the
salt farm, mud flats and wetlands in the park. Access to the observatory
is also free of charge.
A groundbreaking ceremony took place on May 11 to connect the
park with Sorae Port based on an investment of W2 billion (US$1=W1,111).
With the park already connected to Incheon Grand Park, the new
connection will help create a wider ecological zone.
For more information, call 032-440-5892 or visit the park's website at ww.incheon.go.kr/sorae.
◆ Salt Farm
The salt farm, which was created when the country was under Japanese colonial period (1910-45), ranked as the nation’s largest until the 1970s. On the surface, it consists of uniformly-shaped square or rectangular ponds that allow the salt to crystallize. But the materials that lie underneath each pond range from soil and pots to tiles, hinting at differences in how the salt is made, with some being sun-dried.
◆ Mud Flats
Next to the park are partially submerged mud flats that visitors can walk in barefoot. However, they cannot catch any shellfish there because the difference between high and low tide is not big enough. Some stretches that run near a stream by the observation deck play host to a diverse range of wildlife, with wild ducks and buff-backed herons creating tranquil vistas from afar.
Tourists can stroll down the promenade for about an hour to take in more of the wetlands and their changing environment, scenery, flora and fauna. The freshwater area harbors a forest of reeds, while a variety of fish attract birds in the brackish water zone that joins up with the sea. Another popular spot features three 7.5-m windmills in idyllic surroundings.
For more information, call 032-440-5892 or visit the park's website at ww.incheon.go.kr/sorae.
Posts
0 comments:
Post a Comment