Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

Yi Sunsin Plaza is located in Jungang-dong, Yeosu-si and contains the history and achievements of General Yi Sunsin. The plaza is the starting point for the history culture tourism belt and the surrounding artifacts and in May hosts the Turtle Ship Festival. The main attraction in the plaza is the life-size turtle ship which visitors can not only view from the outside but also the inside. There are also various performances on Saturdays in the plaza. 


Jeollanam-do(Suncheon-si)

Located in both Seungju-eup and Songgwang-myeon of Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do, Jogyesan Mountain (조계산, 884.3m) has two famous Buddhist temples on it, Seonamsa Temple and Songgwangsa Temple. This is a relatively low mountain with rounded corners and a soft tranquility. Around Seonamsa Temple you’ll find several peaks such as Wolchulbong Peak, Janggunbong Peak and Gitdaebong Peak as well as the Ilweolseok boulder. This area is always crowded with visitors all year round due to the famous temples of Songgwangsa Temple and Seonamsa Temple. There are hikers as well coming purely to walk up Jogyesan Mountain which has gentle paths with short hills and flat paths, making it great even a picnic.


Chungcheongnam-do()

Musangsa Temple (est. March 2000) is an international Zen Temple created by Monk Sungsan exclusively for foreigners. The temple aims at promoting Korean Zen Buddhism among foreign monks and nuns while encouraging non-Buddhist priests and religious leaders to experience Zen. Located at the foot of Gyeryong Mountain, the temple is surrounded by a forest of pine trees, giving visiting Zen practitioners a chance to experience the genuine natural beauty of Korea. To date, over 600 foreigners from 30 different countries have visited the temple to learn more about Zen meditation. Twice a year (once in the summer and once in the winter) a 3-month program is held for foreign monks and nuns to come and practice Ganhwaseon, a type of Zen Buddhism. Travelers and other foreigners are also welcome to participate in shortened versions of the program, which are typically one week in length. During meditation/program periods, public visits are limited. Buddhist services are held every week. Services presided over by monk Musim are open to the general public and are held in English.


Busan(Haeundae-gu)

Marlisung is a Chinese restaurant located in Haeundae Grand Hotel, serving various Chinese cuisines.


Busan(Jung-gu)

Ilsin Sutbul Galbi is a Korean beef restaurant offering the real taste of charcoal-grilled beef. In addition to beef, they also serve pork ribs, fresh pork belly, and cold noodles. With a banquet room on the second floor, this restaurant is suited for various types of gatherings.


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Hwanggeumeojang is an authentic Japanese restaurant. The course meal, consisting of modeum-hoe (assorted sliced raw fish), whale meat, and boktwigim (deep-fried puffer fish) is popular.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Cheongju-si)

Sangsoo Herb Land is an arboretum which houses 1,000 species of herbs throughout its 82,645㎡ (25,000 pyeong) area. The glass greenhouse, spanning over 9,917㎡ (3,000 pyeong), keeps herbs fresh and green, even in the winter season. Herb Land is well-known for their flowers that bloom year-round, as well their diverse events including the Herb Land Festival held in May each year, wedding ceremonys, banquets, hands-on program classes, and more. Sangsoo Herb Land provides a wide array of programs for visitors. The major event is the Herb Land Festival, aiming to spread knowledge on the use of diverse herbs, including introducing the aromatic value of herb plants in landscaping and as a natural insecticide, as well as the health benefits of herbal foods. Participants can take part in seminars and hands-on activities to learn more about herbs. The banquet room on the second floor can accommodate large groups for events, serving excellent herb dishes at reasonable prices. An outdoor wedding service surrounded by beautiful gardens is also available.


Busan(Busanjin-gu)

Gu Yeongsun Minmuljangeogui, located in Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu, in Busan, is a restaurant featuring jangeo (eel) dishes, such as jangeo-gui (grilled eel), jangeo baekban (eel with rice), megi-tang (catfish stew), jangeo-tang (eel stew), chueo-tang (loach soup), and jeongsik (set menu).


Seoul(Gwanak-gu)

Opened in December 2007, Gwanaksan Mountain Ecological Park is divided into two sections: Eco Forest, a forest of broad-leaved trees, and Eco Pond, a habitat of aquatic animals. There is also an arboretum that provides space for relaxation and ecology experience.


Jeollabuk-do(Buan-gun)

Located within Byeonsanbando National Park in Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, BENIKEA Chaeseokgang Starhills Hotel is only five meters away from Chaeseokgang River. The hotel has a spacious reception area, an information desk, a cafe, restaurant and a convenience store. The guest rooms are stylish and inviting, providing comfortable bedding and modern interior design and decor.