Incheon Airport Korea Traditional Culture Center (인천국제공항 한국전통문화센터)

  • Incheon Airport Korea Traditional Culture Center (인천국제공항 한국전통문화센터)
  • Incheon Airport Korea Traditional Culture Center (인천국제공항 한국전통문화센터)
  • Incheon Airport Korea Traditional Culture Center (인천국제공항 한국전통문화센터)
  • Incheon Airport Korea Traditional Culture Center (인천국제공항 한국전통문화센터)
  • Incheon Airport Korea Traditional Culture Center (인천국제공항 한국전통문화센터)

Explanation

The Incheon International Airport Traditional Culture Workshops are exhibition areas where traditional Korean culture experiential programs have been prepared for people awaiting flights departing from Korea, or for travelers waiting for connecting flights. Currently, there are two programs available in the exhibition areas, made available for all travelers using the third floor departure area.

Participants will be able to learn how to make jewelry boxes out of hanji (traditional Korean paper) or make cell phone straps using traditional sewing techniques that were used to make clothing and accessories. Even if you lack the skilled hands needed for these crafts, anyone can follow the simple instructions provided in English, Japanese, and Chinese, and have fun at the workshops. Aside from these programs, there are special programs that are prepared for visitors every 3 to 4 months, such as drawing traditional patterns, coloring traditional Korean fans, and making small purses by using traditional knotting techniques.

You can also take a look at the traditional arts and crafts that are put on display in the exhibition areas as well. There are two traditional culture workshops located at Incheon International Airport in both the east and west wings.

The traditional culture workshops and traditional craftworks exhibition are provided free of charge for all interested guests. The craftworks exhibition is located diagonally across from the fourth floor departure area convenience facility, and is open 24 hours a day. Also, if you visit between the hours of 10:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday, English guides will be available for your added convenience. At present, the exhibition is showcased under the theme of presenting over 70 arts and crafts, including traditional Korean ceramic ware, clothing, various accessories, and other traditional cultural arts made by skilled artisans.

Inquiry

+82-32-743-0357,
+82-32-743-0359, +82-32-741-3215

Homepage

www.airport.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Information Use

Experience Guide : [Learning Programs]
Multicolored Folding Fans, Square Pincushions, Traditional Knots, Image rubbing (of a paper or an inscription), etc.

[Exhibitions]
Traditional Korean Crafts: Ceramics, Mother-of-pearl lacquerware, Wooden crafts, Chimseon (sewn clothing), etc.

[Hands-on activities]
Wearing raditional clothes and accessories/photography, etc.

[Performances]
Traditional Music (gugak): Sanjo, Traditional folk songs, Ensemble, Chamber music, etc.

* Available at no charge at Incheon Airport Traditional Culture Workshops for international tourists waiting for departure.
* Program availabillity and details are subject to change, please refer to the airport's official website.

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-32-743-0357,
+82-32-743-0359, +82-32-741-3215

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : 07:00-22:00

More information

Restrooms
Available

Interpretation Services Offered
English, Japanese, Chinese
English guided tour for the traditional art crafts exhibition hall.
Monday - Friday from 10:00-18:00

Location

Two locations near duty-free shop (East Wing: Gate 24 / West Wing: Gate 40), One location near Incheon International Airport 3F Departure Area 272, Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon-si

Directions
Yeongwol Tourism Center (영월관광센터)

Yeongwol Tourism Center (영월관광센터)

2026-04-08

126-3 Cheongnyeongpo-ro, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do

Yeongwol Tourism Center, also called Y-Square, is a cultural complex developed to support integrated tourism in the former coal mining area of Yeongwol and to help establish travel routes throughout the region. Visitors can access information on major tourist attractions, cultural heritage, natural landscapes, and historical sites, along with a range of convenient services. The center also offers customized travel itinerary guidance based on visitors’ needs. On the second floor are exhibitions and experience halls.

Shrine for Prince Wolsan (월산대군사당)

Shrine for Prince Wolsan (월산대군사당)

2026-03-23

1243-39 Hoguk-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Prince Wolsan, born Yi Jeong, was the elder brother of King Seongjong, the 9th ruler of the Joseon dynasty. He was regarded as an accomplished writer, with his reputation said to have extended even to China. King Seongjong is known to have frequently visited Prince Wolsan’s residence, where he named a pavilion Pungwoljeong after the prince’s pen name. The prince is also remembered for his loyalty and close fraternal bond with the king. Adjacent to the shrine lies Prince Wolsan’s tomb. The shrine itself was established before 1693, with the current structures reconstructed in 1786. Preserved within the shrine is a small palanquin known as a yoeo, which was used to carry the prince’s spirit tablet.

Goyang Special Tourist Zone (고양관광특구)

Goyang Special Tourist Zone (고양관광특구)

2026-03-23

1271-1 Jungang-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

“Special tourist zones” are areas designated by law for the concentrated development of tourism infrastructure and services, including visitor guidance and promotional activities, with the aim of attracting international travelers. Among them is the Goyang Special Tourist Zone, which was established to draw both domestic and overseas visitors while positioning the city as an international tourism hub. The zone brings together key attractions such as KINTEX, a major venue for the MICE industry, along with Ilsan Lake Park, La Festa, Western Dome, One Mount, and Aqua Planet Ilsan. The area hosts a variety of cultural programming, including live performances, music contests, and seasonal festivals, reflecting its ongoing role as a hub for entertainment and tourism.

Jagyuru Pavilion and Gwanpungheon Hall (자규루 및 관풍헌)

Jagyuru Pavilion and Gwanpungheon Hall (자규루 및 관풍헌)

2026-03-30

61 Jungang-ro, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do

Gwanpungheon Hall was used as a magistrate’s office to handle local affairs during the Joseon Dynasty. The site consists of an annex and a 3x3 kan building (a traditional Korean structural unit). Currently, it serves as a mission center for the Bodeoksa Temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. About 50 meters away from the hall is Jagyuru Pavilion, where King Danjong (r. 1452–1455) stayed during his exile after losing the throne to King Sejo (r. 1455–1468). It is said that Danjong frequently visited this pavilion to write poetry known as jagyu poetry. In these works, he compared his own grief to the blood-spitting cries of the jagyu (oriental scops owl), a bird characterized by its painful and mournful call. The pavilion was originally built by County Magistrate Shin Kwon-geun in 1428 (the 10th year of King Sejong's reign) and was initially called Maejungnu. It was renamed after Danjong wrote his famous poems there. The buildings were eventually lost and forgotten until they were rediscovered and restored by Gangwon Provincial Governor Yun Sa-guk in 1791 (the 15th year of King Jeongjo's reign). (Source: National Heritage Administration)

Chungju Ecology Experience Museum (충주자연생태체험관)

Chungju Ecology Experience Museum (충주자연생태체험관)

2026-03-11

260 Jideung-ro, Dongnyang-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Chungju Ecology Experience Museum is an interactive space designed to foster appreciation for nature through hands-on exhibits, educational programs, and its surrounding natural environment. While geared toward children, it offers a relaxing and engaging experience for visitors of all ages. The complex includes a basement, three above-ground floors, Yonggyo Bridge Ecology Park, and an annex building. The basement features a safe indoor play area with slides and activity equipment. The first and second floors include a screening room for nature documentaries, exhibition halls introducing rare native species and their characteristics, and a collection of ecology-related books.

Chungju Seokjongsa Temple (석종사(충주))

Chungju Seokjongsa Temple (석종사(충주))

2026-03-11

271-56 Jikdong-gil, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Seokjongsa Temple, affiliated with the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, is located on the slopes of Geumbongsan Mountain on the outskirts of Chungju. The temple complex includes Daeungjeon Hall, Ohwagak Hall, a bell pavilion, meditation quarters, and several auxiliary buildings. Rather than serving only ordained monks, the temple also provides space for lay Buddhists to stay and practice. Through its Templestay programs, visitors can experience meditation and learn about Buddhism in a quiet setting. The temple also operates a Buddhist college that offers systematic education on the Buddha’s teachings for both practitioners and the general public. In addition, Seokjongsa Templ houses several cultural heritage items, including the Bulseol Sasimijang-gyeong and Incheon Anmok Gweonsang.

Chungjuho Jongdaengi Trail Suspension Bridge (충주호 종댕이길 출렁다리)

Chungjuho Jongdaengi Trail Suspension Bridge (충주호 종댕이길 출렁다리)

2026-03-11

Jongmin-dong, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Chungjuho Suspension Bridge can be reached while walking along Jongdaengi Trail, a scenic lakeside trail around Chungjuho Lake. After passing the second observatory, visitors must climb a steep staircase, often referred to as a “Kkaldakgogae Hill,” leading up to the bridge. From the suspension bridge, one can take in panoramic views of Chungjuho Lake, and many visitors stop here to take photos against the scenic backdrop. Continuing past the bridge and up another set of steep steps leads to a fork in the path toward the forest center and an ecological pond.

Chungju Lake Tour (충주호 유람선)

Chungju Lake Tour (충주호 유람선)

2026-03-11

3827 Worak-ro, Danseong-myeon, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

The best way to enjoy Chungjuho Lake is by taking the Danyangho Cruise. The cruise allows passengers to take in the eight scenic views of Danyang and the surrounding landscapes, often described as resembling a traditional landscape painting, while sailing across the vast Cheongpungho Lake, known as the “inland sea.” Chungjuho Lake, which spans Chungju, Jecheon, and Danyang, has five cruise terminals, with Janghoe Quay being the most popular. Cruises departing from Janghoe Quay offer stunning views of Danyang’s landmarks, including Oksoonbong and Gudambong peaks, Geumsusan Mountain’s Jebibong Peak, and Oksoondaegyo Bridge. The round trip takes approximately one to one and a half hours.

Sujupalbong Mountain (수주팔봉)

2026-03-11

Salmi-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Sujupalbong Mountain is located in Hyangsan-ri, Salmi-myeon, Chungju in Chungcheongbuk-do. Though relatively low in elevation, the eight peaks are formed of sharp, rugged rock, giving them a striking and imposing appearance. The name “Sujupalbong,” meaning “eight peaks of suju,” comes from the view across the Dalcheon Stream from Palbong Village in Munju-ri. From that vantage point, the eight peaks appear to rise in a row from the riverbank to the summit. Seen from above, the scenery resembles a traditional East Asian landscape painting. Sheer rock formations such as Songgotbawi Rock, Jungbawi Rock, and Kalbawi Rock stand like blades along vertical cliffs, creating dramatic views.

Suanbo Hot Springs Foot Bath Path (수안보온천 족욕길)

2026-03-11

35 Jujeongsan-ro, Suanbo-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Suanbo Hot Springs is believed to have flowed naturally since ancient times. Historical records show that it existed as early as the ninth year of King Hyeonjong of Goryeo, and the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty note that King Taejo visited the springs to treat a severe skin condition, highlighting its long history. Today, it is the only hot spring in Korea managed under a centralized system by the city of Chungju, with a strong focus on preserving its natural resources. The spring water, drawn from about 250 meters underground, is mildly alkaline and contains beneficial minerals such as calcium, sodium, fluoride, magnesium, and lithium. Foot baths using Suanbo’s mineral-rich water are known to promote circulation and metabolism, relax tense muscles, relieve fatigue and stress, and support restful sleep.

View more
© 2015 www.koreatriptips.com. All rights reserved.