- A special experience where you can immerse yourself in Korea’s traditional liquor culture with modern, friendly commentary from CEO Lee Tak-won, who was born and raised in Yangdong Village, designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
- From brewing cheongju to distilling traditional soju, you can learn the Korean traditional liquor-making process firsthand, something that is not easy to experience in everyday life.
- While brewing with village elders who have lived here for a long time, you can hear stories about Yangdong Village’s history and culture.
- Taste the cheongju and traditional soju you made yourself, and enjoy a variety of homemade-style foods as well, for an even more satisfying experience.
- Recommended for foreign travelers who want to experience Korea’s traditional villages, hanok, and traditional liquor culture all at once.
Experience Overview
Enjoy the experience while soaking up the calm, timeless atmosphere of Yangdong Village, designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site!
| Cheongju Brewing Experience
Through the “Cheongju Brewing Experience,” you can try every step of making cheongju, a traditional Korean liquor, firsthand.
In the “Cheongju Brewing Experience,” you cool freshly cooked, steaming rice, mix in nuruk (traditional fermentation starter), and knead it together to complete the most important step of brewing cheongju.
Cheongju is fermented by placing the kneaded steamed rice and nuruk into an onggi (earthenware jar) sterilized over straw fire.
| Soju Distilling Experience
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In the “soju Distilling Experience,” you can learn the traditional soju-making process by distilling pre-made cheongju using a sojugori (a jar-shaped soju distillation device).
When you pair the liquor you made yourself with delicious side dishes made with care, you can enjoy the deep flavors of Korean traditional liquor even more.
Enjoy a special experience at Manho Gotaek, along with old stories of Yangdong Village!
Experience Process
[Making Cheongju (Korean rice wine) Experience]
- An Introduction to origin of Manho Gotaek and Program (10minutes) → Making Cheongju (Korean rice wine) (90minutes) → Package(10minutes)
[Distilling the Soju Experience]
- An Introduction to origin of Manho Gotaek and Program (10minutes) → Distill the Soju (Korean alcoholic drink) (120minutes) → Package and Drink(10minutes)