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Authentic Korean Traditional Dessert Making Experience in Rasunjae, Gyeongju

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Corée du Sud
Gyeongju
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  • Rasunjae Academy near Seogyeongju Station
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  • Ingredients and tools for Yakgwa making
  • Apron rental
  • Bojagi (Korean wrapping cloth)
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Authentic Korean Traditional Dessert Making Experience in Rasunjae, Gyeongju Options

Yakgwa Making Experience

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Discover a hands-on Korean traditional dessert making experience in Gyeongju!

Rasunjae is a local academy known for preserving and sharing Korean traditional food culture rooted in the Silla Kingdom. This dessert-making experience introduces Yakgwa, a classic Korean confection traditionally enjoyed during royal rituals and festive occasions. Guided by Chef Kim Jeonghun, whose family recipe has been passed down for two generations, you will create soft and chewy Yakgwa using handmade rice syrup, giner, and yuzu. Along the way, gain insight into the history and techniques behind one of Korea's most loved traditional desserts.

Why this experience?
  • Make authentic Yakgwa using a family recipe passed down for two generations
  • Learn directly from a master specializing in Korean traditional food
  • Enjoy a meaningful cultural activity focused on taste, tradition, and craftsmanship
  • Conveniently located near Seogyeongju Station

Visitors making Yakgwa at Rasunjae academy in Gyeongju
▲ Prepare and knead the Yakgwa dough.

Yakgwa dough shaped in a round flower-like shape
▲ Shape the Yakgwa into a round, flower-like shape.

Visitors frying the yakgwa at Rasunjae academy in Gyeongju
▲ Fry the Yakgwa on both sides.

Glazed Yakgwa made in Rasunjae academy in Gyeongju
▲ Glaze the Yakgwa with a yuzu, ginger, and rice syrup.

Finished yakgwa made in Rasunjae academy in Gyeongju
Visitor wrapping yakgwa in bojagi
▲ Pack your finished Yakgwa in a traditional Korean wrapping cloth called bojagi.

Prix

PriceIncludedIncluded
Person
- Ingredients and tools for Yakgwa making
- Apron rental
- Bojagi (Korean wrapping cloth)

Itinéraire

5 mins
Greet & brief introduction of Rasunjae
5 mins
Learn about the history of Yakgwa
10 mins
Learn about Yakgwa's ingredients and tools
20 mins
Demonstration of making
40 mins
Making & wrapping
*It may take up to 90 mins to complete the experience.

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  • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before class time.

Conditions d'annulation

All times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST) (GMT + 9 hours)
3 days before the reserved date: 100% refund
2 days before the reserved date: 50% refund
1 day before the reserved date or less: Non-refundable
*If you would like to reschedule your reservation, please check the availability with us at least 3 days before the original reserved date (no later than 5:00pm KST).

FAQ

Yakgwa is a traditional Korean dessert made with wheat flour, honey, rice wine, sesame oil, and ginger. It was historically served during royal rituals, ancestral rites, and festive occasions and remains one of Korea's most loved traditional sweets today.
The class takes approximately 90 minutes in total. The schedule includes a brief introduction, a history session on Yakgwa, an explanation of ingredients and tools, a demonstration, and hands-on making and wrapping.
Yes, no prior cooking experience is required. The class is designed for beginners and is guided step by step by an experienced instructor.
Rasunjae is conveniently located in Gyeongju, near Seogyeongju Station, making it easy to reach by public transportation.

Destination

Rasunjae

Address: 443-36 Yongdam-ro, Hyeongok-myeon, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

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