Gyeonggi-do(Gapyeong-gun)

Cheongpyeong Recreational Forest (청평자연휴양림) boasts a pristine natural landscape that overlooks Cheongpyeongho Lake in Bukhangang River. The forest is a great getaway from the monotony of urban life where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. The forest changes color every season, offering breathtaking views of Cheongpyeongho Lake through colonies of pine trees and oak trees in the spring and summer, colorful foliage in autumn, and a white snow-covered landscape in the winter. Sounds of flowing water and birds singing add to the joy of the great outdoors. The forest offers 5 buildings for general accommodation and 2 ‘Mayflower’ buildings for friends and couples. There is also an observatory, picnic site, swimming pool, forest cafe, garden, and auditorium. Located in the vicinity of Seoul, the forest is easily accessible as a weekend getaway. It is recommended for family gatherings and group workshops.


Gangwon-do(Hongcheon-gun)

Hongcheon Hot Springs has a great seaside view and the water at the springs contains a lot of alkali sodium bicarbonate that has a silky texture and is great for skin health. In addition, if people who suffer from hyperacidity drink this spring water, the water helps neutralizes stomach acid. It also is good for recovering from fatigue, neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, allergy dermatitis, eczema chronicum, removing fat, healing skin cells, and anti-aging.


Gyeonggi-do(Gapyeong-gun) , Namyangju


Chungcheongnam-do()

Geumgang Natural Recreation Forest is made up of mostly broad-leaved trees. From the forest, visitors can overlook Geumgang River which is in the heart of Chungcheongnam-do. In addition, there are various facilities such as a forest museum, an arboretum, a greenhouse, an animal village, a wild flower garden, a pond, and a pavilion, and more that make this one of the biggest forest culture recreational and educational sites in Korea. In particular, the building of the Forest Museum is modeled in the traditional architectural style of the Baekje Dynasty. There are six exhibition rooms, each with a different theme. About 3,000 pieces of forest-related materials are on display, and real-sized models of the ginkgo trees of Geumsan Mountain, the shrine trees of Gongju, and the pine trees of Anmyeondo Island. The big greenhouse has a glass dome and houses tropical and subtropical plants. The Wild Animal Village features Asiatic Black Bears, wild boars, mandarin ducks, and eagles.


Jeollabuk-do(Gochang-gun)

Sin Jae-Hyo (1812-1884) is a legendary theorist and sponsor of pansori (epic chant). Sin spent his entire life in Gochang-gun, nurturing many disciplines, who later became masters of pansori. He also compiled and edited six pansori madangs (operas) titled Ttoggi Taryeong, Bak Taryeong, Simcheongga, Jeokbyeokga, Chunhyangga, and Garujigi Taryeong.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Miryang-si)

Situated 1,240 meters above sea level, Mt. Gaji is famous for its beautiful stones and rocky peaks. There are a variety of things to see on the mountain besides the beautiful stones. The delicious strawberries and mountain berries attract many people during the harvest seasons. In the fall, the pampas grass provides a spectacular sight as the whole mountain peak is covered in autumn’s colors. Mt. Gaji was declared a provincial park in 1979 due to its peaceful scenery, encompassing many cultural assets as well as tourist spots.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Miryang-si)

Pyochungsa Temple is located at the base of Jaeyaksan Mountain, 20 kilometers away to the east of Miryang-si. The temple was built in the fourth year of King Heungdeok’s reign of the Silla Kingdom (829). It was named as ‘Pyochungsa’ to praise Samyeongdang Yujeong (aka Monk Songun Daesa) who played an important role in the peace envoy during the invasion of Japan. There are the Cheungcheung Falls, Geumgang Falls an icy stream nearby, as well as Sajapyeong field at the ridge of the mountain.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Sacheon-si)

Sacheon Airport is located in Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, and is also referred to as “Jinju Airport,” serving the city of Jinju as well. Nearby attractions include Jirisan Mountain and Hallyeohaesang National Park. The airport serves 165,000 aircrafts and over 1,000,000 passengers yearly, and is able to hold 300 cars at the parking lot.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Yeongdeok-gun)

Daejin Beach, located in the north of Yeongdeok, Gyeongsanbuk-do in the small coastal village of Daejin-ri, is the longest beach on the east coast. The beach is popular among family vacationers for its clean and shallow waters. The area is surrounded by a lush pine forest creating beautiful scenery. There are also facilities such as shower booths and restrooms for the convenience of beach-goers. A major attraction of Daejin Beach is Songcheon Stream which flows across the white sands of the beach. Vacationers may enjoy a dip in the freshwater stream while fishing both freshwater and sea fish. In addition, the Gangchuk Coastal Road connecting Daejin Beach to Chuksanhang Port and Gangguhang Port is one of many scenic driving tours in Korea.


Chungcheongnam-do()

Located in Sejong Special Self-Governing City, the Sejong Culture & Arts Center is a multi-purpose cultural space for performances and exhibitions. It offers various creative opportunities for local artists as well as a place to enjoy culture and arts for local residents. The center features a performance stage with 870 seats and exhibition rooms.