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White Porcelain Kilns in Bunwon-ri
Description
The white porcelain pottery kilns in Namjong-myeon's Bunwon-ri and Geumsa-ri, Gwangju-si are renowned as the origin of the Joseon white porcelain. The entire region of Gwangju-si was used primarily for state-run porcelain factories since the early Joseon period. A branch of the Saongwon kiln, which manufactured all the porcelain for the royal family and officials, was open and operated here until the late Joseon era. Firewood was abundant, the white clay was of excellent quality, and the Han River facilitated transportation of the finished goods. Considering such geographic conditions, its easy to see why so many ruins of pottery kilns were discovered in this region.
Transportation
Bus: In front of the Dong Seoul Bus Terminal (Subway Line 2, Gangbyeon Station), take bus #113-1 to Gwangdong-ri, Toechon-myeon, and then take the Bunwon bound village bus. From Gwangju Bus Terminal, take the Bunwon-ri bound bus (runs 4times a day)
Car: Exit from the Jungbu expressway at the Gwangju tollgate and take state route #45. cross the Gangdong Bridge, turn left and take local route #337.
Travel Information
- For Information: Gwangju Craftsmen Association 82-31-767-8803
- Nearby Tourist Attractions
Namhangang Riverside 82-31-768-9231,9031
Moran Market 82-31-721-9905
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