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Huibangsa Temple
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Yeongju-si)

Four kilometers northeast of Huibang Station is Huibangsa Temple, which is located at the foot of Sobaeksan Mountain 850 m above sea level. The temple was built by the Great Monk Duwun in the 12th year (643) of Queen Seondeok’s reign during the Silla Kingdom. The temple used to preserve a wooden printing block for Weolinseokbo vol.1 & 2 (a biography of Buddha), but it was destroyed when the temple burned down during the Korean War. Recently, the wooden printing block has been recreated. Near the entrance of the temple is a natural forest that creates beautiful shadows when the sunlight hits the trees. Also near the temple, one can find Huibang Falls (28 m in x_height), which is the largest waterfall in the central inland region of Korea. * Huibang Falls Four kilometers northeast of Huibangsa Temple Station on the Jungang Subway Line is Huibang Falls, which is located at the foot of the Sobaeksan Mountain. The waterfall is on the way to Yeonhwabong Peak (1,383 m in x_height) of Sobaeksan Mountain, and it is the largest water fall in the central inland region of Korea. The valley where the water falls has trees and rocks, and right above the water fall is the recently rebuilt Huibangsa Temple. Other tourist attractions nearby include Buseoksa Temple, and Sosuseowon Confucian Academy located along the hiking course of Sobaeksan Mountain.

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Biamsa Temple
Chungcheongnam-do()

The origin of Biamsa Temple is unknown, but the temple's architectural features suggest that it was built during the mid Goryeo Dynasty period (918-1392). The Geungnakbojeon Hall and the three-storied pagoda inside the temple have been designated as Cultural Properties of Chungcheongnam-do Province. The flamboyang and delicately crafted datjip (canopy) inside the Geungnakbojeon Hall was restored in 1657 during the 8th year of King Hyojong's reign. In the yard in front of the Geungnakbojeon Hall stands the three meter-high Samcheungseoktap (three-storied stone pagoda). With the discovery of Samyeongunsang stone statues near the top of the pagoda, Biamsa Temple became more widely known to the public. Among the stone statues, Gyeyumyeongjeonssi-amitabul-samjonseoksang (three Buddha statues) has been named as National Treasure No. 106, and Gichukmyeong-amitayeorae-jebulbosalseoksang (statue of Amitabha bodhisattva) and Mireukbosal-bangaseoksang (statue of Maitreya bodhisattva) have been designated as National Treasures No. 367 and No. 368, respectively. The stone statues are preserved in National Museum of Korea. Meanwhile, the three-storied stone pagoda was designated as Tangible Cultural Property No. 119 of Chungcheongnam-do Province on July 19, 1985.

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Jinyeong Sweet Persimmon Festival
Gyeongsangnam-do(Gimhae-si)

Jinyeong area of Gimhae has a perfect climate and natural environment to cultivate sweet persimmons. The annual average temperature is 14℃ and the mountains around the area protect the town from sea breezes and typhoons. With skilled farmers having over 80 years of persimmon cultivation experience, Jinyeong is one of the most famous regions for persimmons in Korea. The Jinyeong Sweet Persimmon Festival is held every October to celebrate a year of good harvest.

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Seonam Valley
Chungcheongbuk-do(Danyang-gun)

Seonam Valley includes three of the eight sceneries in Danyang, the Sangseon Rock, Junseon Rock, and Haseon Rock (Haseon-am). The valley flows in from Mt. Wolaksan, and because it is big and has many interesting looking rocks, it has been famous for a long time. Among the rocks, the area that has the Haseon Rock is said to be the most beautiful in Seonam Valley. Divided into 3 horizontal layers, the white rock is 3 km long, and has large, round rocks stacked on top of each other. The way the area blends in with the surrounding mountains is especially beautiful in the spring, when the azaleas bloom, and in the fall when the leaves turn color. In the Haseon Rock region, there are places where you can stay overnight, so you can enjoy being near the water and stay the night. Past Haseon Rock is Jungseon Rock, where the water currents are not strong, and many trees provide shade, so you can play in the water. But it is not a fit place to spend the night. From Jungseon rock, if you go travel up the river, you will come to Sangseon Rock. This area has many interesting looking rocks, and if you go just a bit further up, you can see the Teukseon Rock. Teukseon Rock has facilities where you can spend the night. It is one of the great tour sites where you can enjoy the view of fancy rocks and clean valley water as you rest. Tourists especially frequent it in the summer looking for cool valleys and mountain water. 

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Masan Place (마산집)
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Masan Place is located in a famous food alley near Seoul City Hall. The restaurant has been in operation for over 40 years, being most well known for their soegogi gukbap (beef rice soup) and modeum jeon (assorted pancakes). The latter comes with pan-fried oysters, seafood, and other ingredients. This dish goes particularly well with alcohol. Masan Place is known for being frequented visited by Former President Roh Moo-hyun. Since the establishment opened, the same cook has prepared its delicious meals. The restaurant was named after the proprietor from Masan.

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Baekam hotspa Hotel - Goodstay
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Uljin-gun)

Baekam Hot Spa Phoenix in Uljin Gyeongbuk, stands at the foot of Baekam Mountain where Baekam hot spring exists, and has many types' guest-rooms including the standard rooms to the group room in the 5-story building. The rooms are divided into the bed room, Ondol room, family room, Condo room and group room, and especially, there is the room for the disable having no door sill, wide bathtub, toilet and low basic. In addition to rooms, there are a sauna and restaurants. Hotel sauna is free for guests. Also, as well as the sauna's hot spring, all guestrooms have the hot spring water. The guest can relieve fatigue through the hot spring bath in each guestroom. Nearby, there are Baekam Mountain, Wolsongjeong, Mangyangjeong, Seongyu cave, Bulyeong valley, and other natural landscape.

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Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Pohang-si)

The Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum was founded in September 17, 2001. The arboretum exhibits local plants from Ulleungdo, an island off Korea’s eastern coast that is home to a special ecosystem that includes rare trees and wildflowers. The arboretum has a total of 24 gardens, including the Alpine Botanical Garden, Ulleungdo Native Plant Garden and Needle-leaf Tree Garden.

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BENIKEA Hotel Dangjin
Chungcheongnam-do(Dangjin-si)

BENIKEA Hotel Dangjin is geared toward both business travelers and leisure tourists. As the only hotel in the Dangjin region of Chungcheongnam-do, it is situated near public transportation terminals and the area’s industrial zone. Other convenience facilities are also located close to the hotel, allowing guests to handle errands quickly. The interior of the hotel is modern and sophisticated where a comfortable home-away-from-home experience is possible and the facilities come equipped with complimentary high-speed internet access and staff answering to your tourism needs 24/7. The banquet halls on 7th and 8th floors are suitable for all kinds of events, including meetings, gatherings, birthday parties, workshops, and much more. Also note that guests staying for over one month will be provided with a mini laundry machine.

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Central Hotel - Goodstay
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) , suwon

Located in Paldalmun, the heart of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Central Hotel is surrounded by various financial institutions and business centers; it is convenient place for tourism and business travelers. As located in Paldalmun, the heart of Suwon, you can see the Hwaseong, UNESCO World Heritage and downtown at one sight and have beneficial time for both tourism and business.

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Gaya Samgyetang
Seoul(Jung-gu)

Gaya Samgyetang is a place where you can enjoy the genuine taste of Korean food prepared with the highest quality ingredients. Located in Jung-gu, the central area of Seoul, the restaurant is conveniently located near famous tourist attractions like Myeong-dong, Jonggak, Cheonggyecheon Stream, and Topgol Park (Pagoda Park).

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