Korea’s Incheon Airport (ICN) is a really nice airport. It’s
huge – with lots of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. My favorite
feature of the airport, however, is the Korea Traditional Cultural ExperienceCenter. The Culture Center has two locations in the airport. At both, you can
look at Korean artifacts, see traditional musical performance, watch a reenactment
of a royal parade, shop for fancy souvenirs, and make a craft.
I always stop by to make a craft. I think they rotate every
month or so. The crafts are free for foreigners too. You just show one of the hanbok clad staff
members your boarding pass (to verify that you have enough time to do the craft
project) to get started. A staff member will then bring you your materials and
set you up with directions on a tablet. I’m not very crafty and I can always
follow the instructions easily. The crafts seem to be designed to take about 30
minutes. So, it’s a pleasant way to kill 30 minutes in the airport. Plus, you
get a nice little souvenir to take home.
If you ever find yourself waiting around at Incheon Airport,
find one of the Korea Traditional Cultural Experience Centers. You won’t regret
it.
One Location of the Korea Traditional Cultural Experience Center
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A Musical Performance
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Traditional Instruments on Display
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The Craft Area
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My Craft - It's a framed replica of a Korean Cabinet
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