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Icheon is a small city south east of Seoul in Gyeonggi-do Province. Icheon is a center for Korean ceramics and holds the annual Icheon Ceramic festival - the largest ceramic culture festival in Korea.
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설봉공원
Found at the base of Seolbongsan mountain, the park is a medium size space that also plays host to the city's many traditional festivals. Year round there are some small ceramic based exhibitions, two museums and a sculpture garden to meander through. The park itself is 20 minutes walk from the town center or an even less demanding 5-minute cab ride. Entrance is free although the museums will charge a small fee.
이천도자기마을
Over 300 small shops and workshops sharing the goal to pass on Korean Ceramic making traditions onto the next generation. You can experience ceramic making itself or purchase a few unique pieces.
별빛정원우주
It is a place where various images of the universe are displayed, and you can take pictures in many photo zones.
돼지박물관
This is an educational farm where you can learn about life and environmental love.
덕평공룡수목원
Icheon Deokpyeong Dinosaur Arboretum is a dinosaur-themed arboretum that combines dinosaur and insect themes with the arboretum in a fir forest of 80,000 pyeong at the foot of the arterial mountain in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do.
산수유마을
Cornelian Cherry Village, where the Cornelian Cherry Flower Festival is held every spring according to the flowering season, offers Cornelian cherry theme experience (chocolate, soap making) using Cornelian Cherry, traditional play experience, pressed flower experience linked to the village, and flower tea blend experience. At the entrance is Hanok Cornelian Cherry Sarangchae, which is open in the village, where family and group hanok experience and accommodation are always possible, and the Lovers' Road and Sangsuyudulegil (Cornelian cherry road) are a comfortable walkway and are a good course to cleanse the mind and body in nature.
무량사
The Muryangsa Temple was greatly expanded by Monk Bowon after 1986. As an independent temple aiming to be a center for spiritual practice, its grounds include a stone pagoda, the Geungnakbojeon (Hall of Supreme Bliss), an Iljumun (One Pillar Gate), a Cheonwangmun (Gate of the Heavenly Kings), and a Sansingak (Mountain Spirit Shrine). The temple is also famous as the 'Golden Temple' because it is painted in a brilliant golden color throughout.
신흥사
Sinheungsa Temple, a traditional Gyeonggi Province temple with a long history, is located midway up Seolseongsan Mountain in Icheon. Within its grounds are various halls, including Geungnakbojeon Hall, and it also encompasses Seolseongsanseong Fortress, built during the Silla Dynasty. At the foot of the mountain stands the Seoneup-ri Standing Stone Buddha, adding to the temple's rich cultural heritage. A stroll through the charming temple grounds offers a healing experience for both body and mind. The refreshing, panoramic view from the summit is a highlight for visitors.
천주교 어농 성지
Eonong Catholic Shrine honors Father Zhou Wen-mo and 17 early martyrs, holding the highest number of Blessed martyrs in Korea. It serves as a "Youth Shrine," dedicating itself to educating young people on the spirit of martyrdom.
설봉 서원
Seolbong Seowon is a restored Neo-Confucian academy from the Joseon Dynasty that honors four prominent scholars, including Seo Hui. Today, it serves as a cultural center offering programs on traditional etiquette and Confucian teachings.
The mountain where the name Baekjok (百足, 白足) originated from a centipede legend. As the guardian mountain of Janghowon-eup, there is a "Centipede Cave" at its 402-meter peak where a centipede with a hundred feet is said to have lived. The name Baekjok is said to have originated from this centipede legend.
The peach harvest period in the Janghowon area is generally from July to early October, and various varieties of peaches are shipped from early to mid- to late-term varieties, but the best peach among them is "Janghowon Hwangdo," which is gaining the most popularity from consumers for its sugar content and aroma, and will be introduced to consumers around mid-September. The festival also offers a variety of hands-on activities, such as making peach desserts and picking peaches, as well as stage performances like concerts by guest singers and a local singing contest.
동키스타즈
Donkey Starz is a large farm offering animal interactions, such as donkey riding and feeding, in a natural setting. It features a cafe and rest areas, providing a relaxing healing space for families.
와우 목장
Wow Ranch is an experiential dairy farm offering activities like cow milking, calf feeding, and cheese making in a nature-friendly setting.
노승산 우무실 마을
Noseongsan Umusil Village is a rural experience village located at the foot of Noseongsan Mountain, offering eco-friendly activities such as seasonal harvesting, traditional rice cake making, and mudfish catching.
테르메덴
Icheon Termeden is a large thermal complex located in a forest, offering various indoor and outdoor hot spring pools year-round.
이천 농업 테마 공원
Icheon Agricultural Theme Park is a cultural space celebrating local rice heritage, offering nostalgia for adults and hands-on farming education for children.
이진상회
Binary Sanghoe Coffee, Binary Sanghoe Bakery, The Binary, and Complex Cultural Space. 16,500 m² of walking trail, coffee from a high-end roasting process, You can find a bakery with fresh ingredients, Filming and venue rental and various cultural events are regularly operated.
까발리에
This is an Italian Mediterranean restaurant located in Janghowon Traditional Market that offers a variety of pasta dishes and course meals.
장감로경양식
This is a Western-style restaurant specializing in tonkatsu and soba, with an old-fashioned interior and cozy atmosphere.
강민주의 들밥
Traditional Korean restaurant famous for Icheon rice, grilled dried yellow corvina, and soy-marinated crab. Cozy rural atmosphere and set menus.
이천돌솥밥
Serves classic stone-pot rice (dolsotbap) with soybean stew and assorted sides. Simple, hearty, and affordable local meal.
회모리
Sashimi restaurant offering fresh raw fish and spicy stew (maeuntang). Clean interior and generous portions.
나랏님이천쌀밥
A rice restaurant, providing a spacious venue and diverse Korean traditional set menus (Hanjeongsik).
카페 아누반
Icheon Cafe Anuban is within a minute of Icheon Lotte Premium Outlet car. It is equipped with a parking lot that can accommodate 100 vehicles. It is free of charge to all visitors without any time limit.
적요
This is a coffee shop that stands out for its spacious parking and aesthetic interior, providing a comfortable atmosphere for visitors with a minimalist design that harmonizes with the natural scenery.
아크미 로스터리 카페
This is a coffee shop where you can taste coffee made from beans roasted in-house.
카페 진리
Cafe Jinri is a calm, countryside-view café surrounded by rice fields and open sky. Its large windows face the fields, making it perfect for quiet reading or reflection. Popular desserts include injeolmi crêpes and seasonal fruit cakes. The atmosphere is minimalist and serene, often described as “a perfect stop for slow coffee and peace."
더반올가닉
Farm-style brunch café beside a blueberry field. Serves organic brunches and desserts in a bright, rustic setting.
테이크그린커피
Eco-themed café with garden tents and outdoor seating. Known for vanilla cream latte and black sesame cream latte.
A hotel with spacious and clean rooms, and a delicious breakfast featuring a diverse menu.
A hotel with friendly staff, spacious and comfortable rooms, and a public bath facility.
A hotel located right in front of the local attractions, Anheungji Pond and Seolbong Hot Spring Land.
A hotel suitable for long-term stays, as the in-room amenities are well-equipped.
Hotel The Class in Icheon features comfortable, well-equipped rooms and practical amenities including complimentary parking, free Wi-Fi, and 24-hour service.
This Icheon accommodation offers cozy, modern rooms and essential facilities for a comfortable stay.
It is a mutant variety grafted onto a yellow-fleshed peach tree introduced from Japan and was discovered in the farm of Choi Sang-yong, a farmer in Janghowon. It was selected and named by the Fruit Research Institute in 1993, and in addition to Janghowon Hwangdo, Janghowon cultivates various peach varieties introduced from Japan and other countries. Peaches are shipped under the joint brand name 'Haetsare' in cooperation with neighboring regions such as Gamgok and Eumseong.
롯데 프리미엄 아울렛 이천점
The Lotte Premium Outlet Icheon is a large open-air shopping complex featuring more than 350 global and Korean brands, offering discounts year-round. It’s one of the most popular shopping destinations in the southern Gyeonggi region. The outlet includes fashion stores, cafés, restaurants, and playgrounds — ideal for families and couples.
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Maps
There is a well stocked tourist information center at the entrance of Seolbong Park with maps available in English, Korean or Chinese.
Icheon's traveling spots are not so far from its terminal. Cycling term is not so long in the center of Icheon. So, bus can be one option.
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