Sansawon Gallery brewing Korean Traditional Liquor till today | 2015 Wow Korea Supporters

Alcohol. A part of Korean culture that is shown in dramas, music videos and etc. Yes, Koreans love to drink and the art of making alcohol is definitely something that everyone (who is a legal adult) has to experience.

 

Sansawon, located in Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do, is a traditional Korean liquor gallery that is dedicated to brewing Korean liquor in order to preserve the local traditional liquor culture.

 

In this three story gallery, visitors are able to learn the history of Korean Traditional liquor, see an exhibition on antique books on Traditional Korean Liquor, sample liquor and even brew liquor themselves.

Visitor Info

Fee: 2,000 won admission fee

* minors not allowed / Groups of over 20 people: 1,000 won / experience program excluded

Reservation: IIndividuals can visit without reservation. Groups are required to make Internet reservations, and must call to confirm reservation.

* groups: 15 persons or more

Business hours: 08:30-17:30

* Closed on Chuseok and Seollal holidays

Support: Wine cups presented as souvenirs

Language: Interpreter required

Experience programs:
- 120 minutes / 30,000 won
- Home brewing class: 120 minutes / 45,000 won
- Brewing Sesiju (plum wine): 120 minutes / 30,000 won
- Brewing healthy wine: 120 minutes / 35,000 won
- Seasonal brews: 60 minutes / 15,000 won
- Home brew sampling class: 19:00-20:20 / 20:30-22:00 / 160,000 won (4 classes)

Directions

[Bus]
From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, Sangbong Bus Terminal, or Uijeongbu Intercity Bus Terminal, take the bus to Ildong Bus Terminal. From Ildong Bus Terminal, take Bus #66, #5, or #7 and get off at Hwahyeon3-ri. (5 min walk)

For more info, check out their official website: http://www.sansawon.co.kr/eng/gallery.html