Tour Search | Dating | Theatre Tickets | Accommodation | eMag | Directory | TNT Jobs
TNT Magazine
Korea unveils plan for $264b mega city to rival Dubai
7th Nov 2012 4:34pm | By Editor
Anything Dubai can do , Korea can go one better, it would seem with the country’s announcement of a new $264 billion mega-city development, 8City.
Whereas Dubai set out to build a city in the desert from scratch with none other than sheer will and money, Korea has unveiled its plans for a new tourism project which would see a city built on the islands of Yongyu-Muui.
The staggering proposition would span 80 square km and would house casinos, theme parks, hotels and condominiums, and a rather large amount of shops, too.
It would also, most eye-catchingly hold the honour of being home to the world’s largest single architectural unit, a 3.3km/200m high megastrip.
The aim is for the project to be ready and open for business by 2030, and it will cost but a snip at $264 billion.
Photo: 8City
Popular on TNT Travel
-
Top five best Greek islands
Greece’s islands are a top destination for sun-seeking travellers – the lacework of beaches,...
-
UK Trip: Dark Side Dublin
If the stag parties of Temple Bar are your idea of hell, discover the Dublin that really claims...
-
Top five: City beach breaks in Europe
Now the summer’s closing in, the toughest decision is this: city break or sun-and-sea holiday?
-
UK Trip: On your doorstep
The UK has a broad and diverse array of cities, scenery and things to do - so make the most of it.
-
Destination: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Destination: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Travel Guide
Latest news
-
Bayern reach Champions League quarter-finals after Arsenal draw
A spirited Arsenal have crashed out of the UEFA Champions League, losing 3-1 on aggregate to Bayern...
-
Pardew pays the price for Meyler headbutt
Newcastle United manager has been left counting the cost for headbutting Hull's David Meyler...
-
Raging cat scratches baby and holds family 'hostage'
If you're sitting with your cat right now, take a look at it. Can you ever imagine it mauling...
-
The five best ways to celebrate St Patrick's Day if you can't afford to go to Ireland
If you'd set your heart on heading over to Ireland for St Patrick's Day but events have...
-
The case of the genitals in the wallet
A gruesome murder investigation involving speculation about witch doctors’ potions and body parts...
Talkback