Icheon Ceramics Village (이천도자기마을)

10.6Km 0 2024-01-11

56 Gyeongchung-daero 2993beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Icheon Ceramics Village is located at the four-way intersection of the ceramics village in Saeum-dong, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do. About 50 ceramic workshops are gathered in this village in about 40,000 m²area. 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.

Dae Jang Geum Park (용인 대장금파크)

10.7Km 1 2024-04-08

25 Yongcheon drama-gil, Baegam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Dae Jang Geum Park is the largest historical drama set of MBC in Korea, featuring various architectural sets reconstructed from different historical periods. The park includes facilities such as the Dae Jang Geum Memorial Set, Mangyeongjeon Hall, Gyujanggak Library, Donggungjeon Palace, and the Inspection Department. It has served as the filming location for famous TV series like "Jumong," "Lee San, Wind of the Palace," and "The Great Queen Seondeok," as well as movies such as "The Face Reader" and "The Treacherous." Visitors can immerse themselves in history at the royal costume experience room, where they can wear traditional costumes and take photos on the various sets. Additionally, guests can enjoy their time at the herbal teahouse and souvenir shops.

Yongin Leisure Pool (용인레저스포츠 야외수영장)

10.7Km 28018 2024-03-18

495 Iwon-ro, Idong-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yongin Leisure Pool is a comprehensive leisure complex. It boasts a large swimming pool and a valley, along with a football field and a foot volleyball court, pensions, bungalows, and barbecue areas. The swimming pool is operational during the summer. For leisure and sports enthusiasts, there are nearby fishing spots and golf courses. Additionally, the complex is conveniently located near Sambongsan Mountain and Sigungsan Mountain, offering excellent hiking opportunities.

Mirinae Holy Site (미리내 성지)

10.8Km 21888 2024-02-29

420 Mirinaeseongji-ro, Yangseong-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-674-1256

Mirinae Holy Site in Anseong is the final resting place of Saint Andreas Kim Daegeon, Korea’s first Catholic saint, along with his mother Ursula, Bishop Ferréol—the third head of the Joseon parish who ordained Priest Kim—and Vincentius Lee Minsik, who buried Saint Kim’s body. The name ‘Mirinae,’ meaning ‘Milky Way’ in Korean, adds a celestial significance to the site. Saint Andreas Kim Daegeon, who was martyred at the age of 26, was buried here 40 days after his execution. Sanctification efforts began in earnest in 1972 and have since resulted in the establishment of a memorial church, a statue of Saint Kim, and a serene garden for reflection.

Icheon Ginseng Festival (이천인삼축제)

10.8Km 1847 2024-09-27

160 Dunteo-ro 124beon-gil, Sindun-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-635-2429

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.

Café Jinri (카페진리)

11.4Km 0 2024-03-20

94 Gyeongchung-daero 2481beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Café Jinri has gained popularity on social media for its picturesque "rice paddy view," a clever neologism that blends the words "rice paddy" and "view." Its best-selling item is the Peach Pavlova, a delightful dessert consisting of meringue cake topped with whipped cream and fresh peach slices. The fruit topping on the pavlova changes seasonally. Another crowd favorite is the Jinri Latte, which is distinguished by its topping of cream made from traditional Korean bean powder.

Artbox - Icheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 이천)

11.5Km 0 2024-04-18

25, Eojaeyeon-ro 37beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Himart - Icheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 이천점)

11.5Km 0 2024-04-18

2537, Gyeongchung-daero, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Icheonok (이천옥)

11.5Km 5301 2024-02-29

18 Jungnicheon-ro 115beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-631-3363

Icheonok is a Korean restaurant located a fifteen-minute walk from Icheon Oncheon Park. Their signature dish is the Icheonok hanjeongsik (Icheonok Korean table d'hote), featuring warm hot stone pot rice prepared with locally grown Icheon rice. This is served alongside jeyukbokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork), grilled mackerel, and doenjang jjiae (soybean paste jjigae). The restaurant's dishes are known for their light and subtly salty flavors. When ordering the Korean table d'hote, diners can add side dishes such as bulgogi, hwangtae gui (grilled dried pollack), or ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab). Additionally, for families, the restaurant offers a toddler playroom equipped with books and toys.

Icheon Ceramics Village (이천도예마을)

11.6Km 120560 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.

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