Address

54, Doyoji-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon
인천광역시 서구 도요지로 54 (경서동)

Type

Monuments/ Historical Sites

Inquiries

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Homepage

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• Information
  Introduction
  The Nokcheongja (Green Celadon) Kiln Site in the Geomam-dong area of Incheon dates back to the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392). Celadon was produced on this kiln site between the 10th and 11th centuries. It has been designated as Historic Site No. 211 in May 1970. The ground around the kiln site slopes gently into the sea. Currently, the remains of the kiln are preserved within a protective pavilion, but unfortunately, the rest of the site has been transformed into golf courses.
  
  A great number of green celadon fragments and tools for pottery were discovered from the kiln at the time of excavation. The kiln applies natural slope and does not have any divisions inside.
  
  The celadon fired in this kiln has a dark green or brownish green glaze with an uneven surface. Most of the celadon artifacts are made without a pattern, but a few of the bottles have wrinkled patterns on the body. The types of the celadon are mostly bowls, plates, and bottles.
  
  Until the excavation of this kiln site, green celadon had been considered to have evolved from earthenware before the appearance of celadon. However, it is now presumed that green celadon had been influenced by the initial celadon ware and mass-produced for local supply. The kiln site in Geomam-dong is estimated to have been built sometime between the late 9th century and the middle of the 10th century.
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Nokcheongja Museum (녹청자박물관)

    Region : Seo-gu Incheon
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    Since opening on October 25, 2002, the Nokcheongja Museum has been running ceramic classes for visitors and offering academic data about the Green Celadon Kiln ...

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    Incheon Asiad Main Stadium (인천아시아드주경기장)

    Region : Seo-gu Incheon
    Type : Sports Stadiums
    Incheon Asiad Main Stadium is the main stadium for the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon. Construction began in June 2011 and the stadium opened on June 1, 2014. Buil...

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    Dream Park (드림파크)

    Region : Seo-gu Incheon
    Type : Industrial Tours
    The Sudokwon Landfill Site was evaluated by the OECD in 2006 and deemed one of the best managed landfills in the world. In partnership with the Ministry of Envi...

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    National Institute of Biological Resources (국립생물자원관)

    Region : Seo-gu Incheon
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    Opened in October 2007, the National Institute of Biological Resources is the largest collection preservation facility in Asia. The institute collects, preserve...

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    Gyeyangsan Mountain (계양산)

    Region : Gyeyang-gu Incheon
    Type : Mountains
    Gyeyangsan Mountain, which reaches an altitude of 395m, is considered a guardian and holy mountain that is representative of Incheon. The mountain’s name change...

• Accommodation

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    Hotel Charis (호텔 카리스)

    Region : Gyeyang-gu Incheon
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Hotel Charis in Incheon is a reasonably priced boutique hotel popular among tourists and business travelers. Each guestroom comes equipped with a computer and h...

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    Ekonomy Hotel Bupyeong Incheon [Korea Quality] / 이코노미호텔 인천부평점 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Bupyeong-gu Incheon
    Type : Inn/Motel
    The Economy Hotel in Bupyeong, Incheon City, aims for the friendliness of a guesthouse and the cleanliness of a hotel. The hotel offers a comfortable stay for a...

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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway]
  Incheon Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 1. Take Bus No. 306, 307, and get off at Jungheung S Class Apt. Bus Stop. Transfer to Bus No. 42-2, and get off at Gyeongseo Farm Bus Stop. Cross the street and go straight for about 400m and turn left. Walk for another 300m to Incheon Nokcheongja Kiln Site.
  
  

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