Icheon Pottery Village morning tour from Seoul with lunch

Private tour

Location: South Korea

Activity: Sightseeing

Languages spoken: English, Japanese

Duration: 5 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

Person (10+)

59.90 €

Child (3-9)

54.00 €

Total price 59.90 €

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Highlights

Learn all about the impressive ceramic traditions of Icheon
Discover an in-depth look at traditional Korean Village life
Attend a pottery lesson class
Enjoy a traditional Korean lunch
Ceramics museum visit
English-speaking tour-guide
Hotel transportation, traditional lunch and entrance fees included

All about the trip

Join us for a morning tour of Icheon Pottery Village to learn all about traditional Korean village life and the importance of its ceramics.

Our day begins with collection from your hotel, we then drive to the Icheon Pottery Village where we will learn all about Icheon's famous pottery. We will also enjoy a pottery class followed by a trip a museum before we stop for a traditional Korean lunch. In the afternoon we will visit the Amethyst or Ginseng Centre before returning you to your hotel.

Are you ready to see how ceramics evolved in Korea? Icheon itself is home to numerous ceramicists that continue to study and pass down the tradition of Gwangju’s pottery techniques. These dedicated ceramicists strive to recreate the ancient beauty of Goryeo celadon porcelain and Joseon white porcelain.

Icheon Pottery Village produces traditional Korean ceramics. The village itself became the centre of traditional pottery during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) for about 500 years due to the easily obtainable materials available in the local area. Icheon Ceramics Village was also the centre of Joseon Baekja ceramics. Presently, about 80 pottery factories are located in the village, with about 300 pottery kilns still in use. The village has turned also has over 300 ceramic art studios, 40 of which still produce ceramics with wood-fired kilns.

The Artist Haegang, who was designated as Intangible Cultural Asset No.13, devoted his life to collecting ceramics and passing on the techniques of Koryeo celadon to future generations. Visitors can observe the pottery production process, and purchase them directly.

The Haegang Ceramics Museum is Korea’s first museum dedicated to ceramics. It displays ceramic crafted works, the very essence of Korean traditional art, including the celebrated celadon porcelain, as well as punch’ong ware, and white porcelain. The main building, which strikes harmony between the basic frameworks of Eastern and Western architecture, offers something to see in and of itself. The museum was founded by the late Yu Geun-hyeong (pen name Haegang) and his son Yu Gwang-yeol (pen name Haegang) in the spring of 1990; it fosters the inherited traditions of Korea’s ceramics culture and strives to develop it further.

At lunchtime you will also be able to try a local favourite, the best quality Icheon rice cooked in a stone pot. This rice is then combined with a lot of different side dishes and presented in the traditional Korean way.

So join us for an unforgettable morning in Icheon and learn all about Korea's fascinating past.

What is included in the price

English-speaking tour-guide
Hotel transportation
Entrance fees
Traditional Korean Lunch

What is not included in the price

Additional refreshments or extra snacks
Funds for souvenirs

Instructions

Please bring ID and your booking reservation

What to take with you?

You may wish to bring a small bag or rucksack for your personal possessions such as your personal ID, drinking water, a light rain coat during monsoon season etc.

We also advise that you bring some sun protection during the summer months such as a hat or sun cream.

Bringing a camera for capturing those memorable moments is a good idea too!

Itinerary

	Hotel collection
	Icheon Pottery Village
	Pottery Class
	Museum visit (Please be advised that the museum is closed every Monday)
	Traditional Korean Lunch
	Amethyst or Ginseng Centre
	Return to your hotel

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Seoul. Please let us know your hotel name during the booking.

Final destination:

See above

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

This activity is organised by VIP Travel, Mapodaero 109, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, 04146, South Korea, +82 2 739 3501, vip@vviptravel.com.