It is the only official Chinatown on the Korean peninsula,[1][2] and one of the earliest, having formed in 1884.

The area is located nearby other attractions such as Jayu Park and Wolmido.

[7] While not all traditional culture of the first generation has been preserved, the area still harbors many of the flavors of China.

Examples of Korean Chinese food include tangsuyuk and jajangmyeon.

[15][16] There is another restaurant that opened under the name "Gonghwachun" in 2004 that claims to continue the legacy of the original, but this claim has been disputed by the original restaurant's founding family.

[19][20]Incheon Chinatown has many attractions such the Chinese-style temple Uiseondang (의선당; 義善堂).