Incheon Airport Korea Traditional Culture Center (인천국제공항 한국전통문화센터)
Summary
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 sma
| Address | 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 |
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| Zipcode | 22382 |
| Homepage | www.airport.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) |
| How to come | [Subway] Incheon International Airport Station (AREX Line) East Wing - Located on the third floor departure area of Incheon International Airport, only 5m away from gate 24, next to the sign. West Wing - Located on the third floor departure area of Incheon International Airport, about 5m away from gate 40, across from the coffee shop. |
| Telno | • 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 |
| 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. |
| Restdate | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Time for use | 07:00-22:00 |
| 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 |