Gyeongju Yangdong Folk Village Traditional Drink Experience
Manho Gotaek, 147-4, Yangdongmaeul-gil, Gangdong-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea
- Invite you to the Yangdong Folk Village, designated UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Discover Korean traditional drink-making methods not commonly seen elsewhere
- Savor homemade delicacies while enjoying Cheongju (Korean rice wine) and Soju
- Learn history of Yangdong Folk Village during the class with the village elders
What to expect
The CEO of Tak-won Lee, who was born and raised in Yangdong Folk Village which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will conduct the traditional drink manufacturing process with a modern style and warm explanation.Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Korean liquor with our unique hands-on experiences. Learn about the origins of Manho Gotaek and the intricacies of Cheongju (Korean rice wine) or Soju distillation under expert guidance. Package your creations to cherish the memories of this unforgettable journey.
Experience Process
Making Cheongju (Korean rice wine) Experience
- Introduction to origin of Manho Gotaek and Program (10mins) → Making Cheongju (Korean rice wine) (90mins) → Package(10mins)
Distilling the Soju Experience
- Introduction to origin of Manho Gotaek and Program (10mins) → Distill the Soju (Korean alcoholic drink) (120mins) → Package and Drink(10mins)
Feel the quiet and cozy atmosphere at the Yangdong Folk Village, where the designated by the UNESCO World Heritage Site!
You can directly experience the entire traditional drink manufacturing process through the 'Making Cheongju(Korean rice wine) experience'
In 'Making Cheongju(Korean rice wine) experience' you should be cooling cooked rice and pour the yeast in it and mixed together. And finally, wrap up the most important step of making Cheongju(Korean rice wine)
Put the sticky rice and yeast into the Korean traditional jar which sanitized with Jipbul(Dry straw). And then, fermenting the Cheongju(Korean rice wine)
In 'Distilling the Soju Experience', You can directly experience the entire traditional drink manufacturing process by distilling the pre-made Cheongju(Korean rice wine) using a soju ring-shaped
Adding light refreshments to your very own Korean traditional drink, then you can enjoy the taste of Korean traditional drinks in-depth more than before
Enjoy the special experience of Manho Gotaek with the stories of Yangdong Folk Village!
Good to know
- Due to the feature of the experience, Age of 19 or older can participate in this experience. You’ll get an ID card check at the site. -[Making Cheongju], it takes about a week to ferment, so tasting is impossible at the site on the day of the experience.
- [Distilling Soju Experience] will proceed using Cheongju made in advance by the operator.
- If you experience it as a team of 3 or more people, you can purchase an additional option "Fermented Bread Making Experience (15,000 KRW per team)" on-site.
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