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Gilsangyo Pottery Experience (길상요 도자기체험)

Gilsangyo Pottery Experience (길상요 도자기체험)

.0M    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))

266.1M    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 Ginseng Festival (이천인삼축제)

Icheon Ginseng Festival (이천인삼축제)

2.0Km    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.

Icheon Ceramics Village (이천도예마을)

Icheon Ceramics Village (이천도예마을)

2.2Km    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.

Kwangjuyo Center [Tax Refund Shop] (광주요 센터)

Kwangjuyo Center [Tax Refund Shop] (광주요 센터)

2.4Km    2024-04-18

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

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Seolbong Park (설봉공원)

Seolbong Park (설봉공원)

4.1Km    2025-01-13

128, Gyeongchung-daero 2709beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-634-6770

Nestled at the foot of Seolbongsan Mountain in Icheon, Seolbong Park is the venue for the Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale, Icheon Ceramic Festival, and Icheon Rice Cultural Festival. Outside of festival periods, the park also serves as a rest area for locals, with a wide lake in the center, walking paths, and gardens. Cerapia, a ceramic themed park located within Seolbong Park, offers hands-on programs for visitors to experience ceremics.

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

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

5.6Km    2024-04-18

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

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Under Armour Korea - Lotte Icheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (언더아머코리아 롯데이천)

Under Armour Korea - Lotte Icheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (언더아머코리아 롯데이천)

6.0Km    2024-06-27

177-119, Premium Outlet-ro, Hobeop-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Deokpyeong Eco-Service Area (덕평자연휴게소)

Deokpyeong Eco-Service Area (덕평자연휴게소)

6.0Km    2025-10-23

287-76 Deogi-ro 154 beon- gil, Majang-myeon, Icheon- si, Gyeonggi-do

In episode 10 of Doctor Cha, the resolute Jung-suk, who never loses her kind disposition amidst countless adversities, is depicted as an angel, while her husband In-ho, who betrayed his dedicated wife, is portrayed as a devil. This interesting direction is credited to the angel and devil benches on the walkway of Deokpyeong Eco-Service Area. Aside from offering a variety of food and souvenirs typical of Korean rest stops, this rest area also has a garden where you can admire flowers, trees, and various art sculptures. If you’re curious about the unique Korean rest areas, why not drop by Deokpyeong Eco-Service Area?

Patagonia - Lotte Icheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (파타고니아 롯데(아)이천점)

Patagonia - Lotte Icheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (파타고니아 롯데(아)이천점)

6.0Km    2024-04-16

177-74, Premium outlet-ro, Hobeop-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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