HanGwa Culture Museum Hangaone (한과문화박물관 한가원)
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HanGwa Culture Museum Hangaone (한과문화박물관 한가원)

26-9, Sanjeonghosu-ro 322beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Discover the delightful world of *hangwa*, traditional Korean sweets, at the HanGwa Culture Museum. Visitors can expect a sweet journey through Korean culinary history, viewing everything from classic sweets to seasonal pairings. Perfect for food enthusiasts and culture lovers, the museum also offers hands-on workshops, making it ideal for families. Though specific timings vary, visiting during major Korean festivals is a perfect time to sample festive treats.

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The Hangwa Culture Museum is the first museum in Korea to have a theme centered on traditional Korean sweets. Its first floor exhibits the history of hangwa, tools used to make it, and the various types (Yakgwa, Yugwa, Yumilgwa, Jeongwa, Dasik, and Gangjeong), while the second floor offers seasonal hangwa, hangwa with tea, hangwa areas in Pocheon, information from hangwa experts, and tourism information on Pocheon. The education center runs colorful hands-on programs offering visitors an opportunity to make hangwa and also learn about traditional tea culture.
Information
Phone
+82-31-533-8121
Website
hangaone.com
Hours
10:00-17:00
* Last admission: 1 hour before closing
Closed
Mondays, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
Parking
Available
Fee
Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won
Groups - Adults 1,000 won / Children 800 won

* Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger) enter free
* Senior citizens (ages 65 & older) & people with disabilities eligible for 50% discount with ID
* Elementary students must be accompanied by an adult

Visitors also explore Hanwha Resort Sanjeong Lake (한화리조트 산정호수), Saruru Farm (사르르목장) and Pocheon Sanjeonghosu Lake (포천 산정호수) near this location.

Location

38.06843, 127.30360

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