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Gilsangyo Pottery Experience (길상요 도자기체험)

Gilsangyo Pottery Experience (길상요 도자기체험)

18.1Km    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.

Eobigyegok Valley (어비계곡)

Eobigyegok Valley (어비계곡)

18.3Km    2024-02-29

Gail-ri, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-580-2114

Eobigyegok Valley, originating from Eobisan Mountain, is aptly named 'Eobi' ('flying fish') as visitors can often witness fish leaping from the valley's crystal-clear waters. The constructed walkway, meandering alongside fountains and through valleys, provides stunning scenic views. In winter, the valley transforms as a 25-meter natural ice wall forms around the palgakjeong pavilion, offering a breathtaking spectacle. Nearby attractions such as Yumyeongsan Mountain, Chorongi Dungjimaeul Village, and the Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park also offer unique experiences and are definitely worth a visit.

Icheon Ye's Park (이천도자예술마을 (이천 예스파크))

Icheon Ye's Park (이천도자예술마을 (이천 예스파크))

18.3Km    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.

Yongmun Millennium Market (days ending in 5 and 10) (용문천년시장(5,10일))

Yongmun Millennium Market (days ending in 5 and 10) (용문천년시장(5,10일))

18.5Km    2025-06-30

11 Yongmunsijang 2-gil, Yongmun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

The Yongmun Millennium Market, one of the three traditional markets of Yanpyeong-gun, opens on dates ending in 5 and 10. Boasting around 200 stalls, this 5-Day market is conveniently situated right in front of Yongmun Station on the Gyeonguijungang Line. It offers a variety of items including handmade products, clothes, and snacks like twisted donuts and fried whole chicken, as well as vegetables and fruits. The market is bustling with food, sights to see, and entertainment. Visitors are invited to come and experience the vibes of a traditional Korean market.

Sottukkeong Dak Bokkeumtang (솥뚜껑닭볶음탕)

18.5Km    2024-02-15

130-18 Eobisan-gil, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Spicy Braised Chicken, a staple in Korean cuisine, is prepared by stewing chicken pieces with a fiery blend of red pepper powder and various seasonings. It’s a dish that complements rice perfectly. Here, the chicken is simmered in a sizeable metal pot with a flat lid, a method that not only retains heat better but also infuses a distinctive flavor and a touch of the chef’s personal care into every bite. The dish’s flavor is enhanced when paired with seasoned green onions, adding a crisp, spicy kick. Following the main course, the leftover sauce is used to stir-fry rice into the visually appealing and tasty Fried Rice Art, often shaped into a heart, delighting both the palate and the eyes. Nearby, guests can hear the gentle flow of a stream and have access to the valley via stairs, offering a chance to indulge in some light water activities after their meal.

Icheon Ceramics Festival (이천도자기축제)

Icheon Ceramics Festival (이천도자기축제)

18.6Km    2024-04-18

123 Dojayesul-ro 62beon-gil, Sindun-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-645-3681~4

A UNESCO-recognized City of Creative Culture, Icheon is known for beautiful ceramics, both in the past and in modern times. Icheon Ceramics Festival is a festival that represents the art and beauty of Korean ceramics. Visitors to the festival can learn the history of Korean cermics and the industry, as well as compare the ceramic techniques from the past with that of the modern-day ceramics.

Namhansanseong Trail (남한산성 탐방로)

18.6Km    2024-02-20

Sanseong-ri, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Namhansanseong Trail is a historical-themed path designed to provide an experiential journey through the Namhansanseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This lengthy elliptical fortress is built on rugged terrain at an elevation of 500 meters, with walls spanning a circumference of 12.4 kilometers. Offering a total of five routes, the trail presents breathtaking scenery and adds charm with pathways that closely follow the fortress walls.

Olive Young - Hanam Sinjang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 하남신장점)

18.7Km    2024-06-27

127-1, Sinjang-ro, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Misari Speedboat Park (미사리 경정공원)

Misari Speedboat Park (미사리 경정공원)

18.9Km    2021-07-05

505, Misa-daero, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-790-8114

Misari Speedboat Park was created for use in rowing and sailing competition during the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. The park features various other sports facilities around the lake, including a 5 kilometer-long bike course, soccer fields and footvolley courts. Other amenities include pavilions and snack bars, making this place loved by locals as a place to relax and play.

PRAUM Musical Instrument Museum (프라움악기박물관)

18.9Km    2024-02-21

756 Gyeonggang-ro, Wabu-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

PRAUM Musical Instrument Museum is designed in a European style, featuring high arches and balconies. It showcases the history of music and displays various musical instruments from around the world. Visitors have the unique opportunity to play some of these instruments and listen to their sounds. Additionally, the museum hosts regular musical concerts every Wednesday.