The Incheon Ceramics Festival
When: April 24th through May 16th.
Where: Seolbong park and Doyechon
Time: Weekdays (Monday - Friday) 1000-1800 Weekend 0900 - 1900
Telephone: 82-31-1330
Homepage: http://www.ceramic.or.kr/
"Icheon has 1,000 years of history in ceramic arts and its ceramics festival is one of the most famous in Korea. Here visitors can see a variety of Korea's finest ceramics such as Cheongja (celadon porcelain), Baekja (white porcelain), and Buncheongsagi (grayish-blue powdered celadon). Particularly popular festival events include the ceramics excavation program, and workshop in which visitors can draw their own artwork on slightly heated pottery. Visitors in need of some relaxation can visit the highly regarded hot springs located nearby, which used to be visited by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910)"
Transportation:
From Dong Seoul Terminal, take a direct bus to Icheon terminal (0610-2300), departs every 15 min-40 min/ est travel time of 1hr).
From the terminal, take a taxi (takes less than 5min/should cost about 2,000 won) to the festival.
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Article and photo courtesy of the "Official Site of Korea Tourism Org."
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