Icheon Ceramics Village (이천도예마을)
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3128, Gyeongchung-daero, Sindun-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 경기도 이천시 신둔면 경충대로 3128 |
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| Folk Villages |
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• 1330 tt call center: +82-31-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-644-2061~3, +82-10-2880-5859 (Korean)
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| ceramic.invil.org
(English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese) |
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| Introduction |
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Icheon Ceramics Village produces traditional Korean ceramics, which are of high quality. The village became the center of traditional pottery during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) for about 500 years due to the easily obtainable materials in the areas. Icheon Ceramics Village was also the center of Joseon Baekja ceramics. Presently, about 80 pottery factories are congregated at the village, and about 300 pottery kilns are in use.
Visitors can observe the pottery production process, and purchase them directly. It is worthwhile to see the crafts of these potters known as Living Cultural Treasures of Korea for creating the highest quality handicrafts. Not only are the traditional Cheongja,Baekja, and Buncheong pottery produced here, but you can also view modern design pottery. The Haegang Ceramics Art Center is the only ceramics Art Center in Korea, where you can learn about ceramics. One of the must-see events at Icheon Ceramics Village is the internationally famous “Icheon Ceramics Festival” held every year. Displayed pottery as well as, pottery classes, traditional kiln handling, pottery character show, and even parades are held. |
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[Pottery and Ceramics hands-on experience tours]
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Tour programs
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Pottery + Spa
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Pottery factory tour,
exhibition hall, pottery experience→lunch→Icheon spa
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Pottery + Farming Village
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Available from Spring
through Fall
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Pottery + Festival
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Cornelian Cherry Festival,
Icheon Pottery Festival, Icheon festival of newly harvested rice,
etc.
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※ Participation fees
differ depending on the program, number of participants and time.
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| Admission Fees |
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| Free |
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● From Seoul to Icheon
1. By bus
- Dong Seoul Bus Terminal(Subway No.2, Gangbyeong Station)→ Icheon(one hour ride, 06:10~23:00)
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intercity bus terminal, take a bus No.14 bound for Sindun-myeon (10 min intervals,
5 mins ride) Icheon bus terminal : +82-31-637-5111~2 |
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Tourist Sites |
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- Haegang Ceramics Museum (해강도자미술관)
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- Region : Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do
- Theme : Art Museums/ Art Galleries
- Although the museum is currently undergoing some renovations, only the Ceramics Culture Room is clos...
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- Seolbongsan Mountain (설봉산)
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- Region : Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do
- Theme : Mountains
- Seolbongsan Mountain (설봉산, 394 m) dominates the western portion of Icheon City. It has also been cal...
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- Woljeon Museum of Art Icheon (이천시립월전미술관)
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- Region : Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do
- Theme : Art Museums/ Art Galleries
- Located in Seolbong Park, the Woljeon Museum of Art Icheon commemorates the great artist Woljeon Cha...
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- Cerapia (Icheon World Ceramic Center) (이천 세계도자센터-세라피아)
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- Region : Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do
- Theme : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
- The Cerapia (Icheon World Ceramic Center) is an exhibition center of contemporary ceramic works that...
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- The Hotel Miranda Swimming Pools (indoor/outdoor)
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- Region : Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do
- Theme : Swimming Pools
- The Hotel Miranda is known as the greatest landmark in the Icheon province, presenting over 8,000 py...
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