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Kwangjuyo Center [Tax Refund Shop] (광주요 센터)

Kwangjuyo Center [Tax Refund Shop] (광주요 센터)

9.3Km    2024-04-18

3234, Gyeongchung-daero, Sindun-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Gilsangyo Pottery Experience (길상요 도자기체험)

Gilsangyo Pottery Experience (길상요 도자기체험)

9.9Km    2024-01-11

132, Dojayesul-ro 6beon-gil, Sindun-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

You can experience pottery making at Gilsangyo, run by Kim Jong-young, a potter who has won numerous awards for jiggering techniques of forming pottery using a spinning plaster. Based on white porcelain clay, your experience will begin with the help of an expert after choosing a pottery design. Even if you are new to pottery, you will be able to complete a piece of pottery before you know it by following the instructions of the expert. After a 30-minute experience, you will paint the pottery and bake it with your name engraved. You can receive the finished pottery by courier in about two to three weeks.

Icheon Ye's Park (이천도자예술마을 (이천 예스파크))

Icheon Ye's Park (이천도자예술마을 (이천 예스파크))

10.1Km    2025-06-30

109 Dojayesul-ro 5beon-gil, Sindun-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Icheon Ye's Park, located in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, has various ceramic workshops gathered in this village. Each workshop has its own unique characteristics, so visitors can take a look around and purchase freely. It's also fun to stop by a café and take a break. Some workshops operate a pottery-making experience program, allowing visitors to create their own work. Every spring and fall, in particular, a regular discount event on ceramics is held. Icheon is famous not only for pottery but also for its high-quality rice. Visiors will find restaurants of various sizes, from large hanok (traditional Korean house) to small houses, along the Gyeongchung-daero that serve rice produced in Icheon.

Icheon Ceramics Village (이천도예마을)

Icheon Ceramics Village (이천도예마을)

10.2Km    2023-04-06

19, Gyeongchung-daero 3150beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-633-6381

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.

Goblin (고블린)

Goblin (고블린)

10.7Km    2024-02-07

901 Seoicheon-ro, Sindun-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Goblin is a spacious café, known for its roastery and pour-over coffee. It is bathed in natural light thanks to its large windows. These windows offer a scenic view of Icheon's rice paddies and fields, adding to the café's serene ambiance. Patrons have the option to select their favorite beans, and when ordering pour-over coffee, they can also choose their preferred cup.

Insaeng Gogijip Butcher Shop Restaurant (인생고기집정육식당)

Insaeng Gogijip Butcher Shop Restaurant (인생고기집정육식당)

10.7Km    2024-02-07

903 Seoicheon-ro, Sindun-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Insaeng Gogijip Butcher Shop Restaurant, as its name suggests, is connected to a butcher shop. It is renowned for its low-temperature-aged Korea beef and pork, ensuring tenderness and juiciness. Customers can purchase hanu deungsim (Korean beef sirloin), handon (Korean pork), wagyu, and other meats on the first floor, and then grill them on the second floor. Standard dishes include yukhoe (beef tartare), yukjeon (pan-fried battered beef), cheonggukjang jjigae (rich soybean paste jjigae), vegetables for wraps, and various side dishes. A la carte options include hanu gukbap (Korean beef and rice soup), galbitang (galbi soup), yukhoe bibimbap (beef tartare bibimbap), and bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles).

Icheon Ginseng Festival (이천인삼축제)

Icheon Ginseng Festival (이천인삼축제)

11.0Km    2025-10-23

160 Dunteo-ro 124beon-gil, Sindun-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-637-3438

The Icheon Ginseng Festival has been held annually since 2015 to promote the benefits and value of the locally grown ginseng. The festival features sales as well as events.

Samsung Transportation Museum (삼성화재 교통박물관)

11.0Km    2022-12-20

171, Everland-ro 376beon-gil, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-320-9900

Samsung Transportation Museum, the nation’s first automobile museum, is located near Everland. It serves as a children’s traffic safety learning space. The museum displays a collection of over 700 world-famous pieces including 50 cars, 15 motorcycles, bicycles, horse-drawn carriages, and other transportation-related articles such as vehicle prototypes, parts, hood ornaments, souvenirs, and artwork. There are many hands-on programs for visitors to learn about transportation safety.

Hanteo Pony Farm (한터 조랑말농장)

Hanteo Pony Farm (한터 조랑말농장)

11.1Km    2021-03-19

110, Daedae-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-332-3695

Hanteo Pony Farm is a farm where children and families can experience aspects of farm life such as planting crops and attending to the needs of farm animals. During weekdays, the farm hosts learning activities specifically for groups of children from kindergartens and elementary schools. During weekends, it is a popular destination for families to come and enjoy farm life.

Four Seasons Garden (에버랜드 튤립가든)

Four Seasons Garden (에버랜드 튤립가든)

11.8Km    2025-04-16

199 Everland-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-320-5000

Four Seasons Garden, shining all year around with the power of gardener Lara! Fall into the waves of attractive flowers.
Spring: Tulip Garden
Summer: Tropical Garden
Fall: Autumn Flowers
Winter: Christmas & Snow