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Daedundo Island (대둔도)
Jeollanam-do(Sinan-gun)

Daedundo Island is the largest of a small group of islands that lie off the northern coast of Heuksando island. The island has a boisterous fishing community and mussel farming industry, with three villages on it and a combined population of 400. To its west is the smaller islet Damuldo Island.

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Garisan Natural Recreation Forest (가리산자연휴양림)
Gangwon-do(Hongcheon-gun)

Located on Garisan Mountain (1,051m above the sea level), the Garisan Natural Recreational Forest offers marvelous scenery of rich forest, old pine trees, and uniquely shaped rocks. The forest is equipped with various recreational, accommodation and convenience facilities including campsites, wood cabin, forest walking trails, swimming pool, sports facilities, and outdoor cooking facilities.

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Yongcheonsa Temple
Jeollanam-do(Hampyeong-gun)

Yongcheonsa Temple is a branch temple of Baegyangsa Temple that is No. 18 of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. In the first year of King Mu, (the 30th king of Baekje, in power from 600-641 AD), Haengeun who was a Buddhist priest of eminent virtue, established the temple. The name of temple has the meaning of a spring called “Yongcheon”, that is under the Daeungjeon Hall stairs. According to legend, a dragon used to live in the spring and ascended to heaven. (‘Yong’ means a dragon and ‘cheon’ means a spring). Visitors can see vivid lotus designs on the stair's handrail and experience the great history of the temple.

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Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion (북악스카이 팔각정)
Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion exudes a tranquil, serene beauty regardless of the season. The pavilion, which sits on Bugaksan's 1,652,900m² (500,000 pyeong) area at an altitude of 345m, was built in a traditional Korean style to give a hint of history. Site area: 6,883㎡ (2,085 pyeong)Building area (Palgakjeong Pavilion): 652㎡ (197 pyeong)

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Goesanho Lake (괴산호)
Chungcheongbuk-do(Goesan-gun)

Goesanho Lake is located in Cheongcheon-myeon and Chilseong-myeon areas in Goesan-gun County. The lake boasts superb natural landscape created in harmony with mountains and forests. The 2㎞-wide, 4㎞-long Sanmagiyet-gil (literally meaning the old trail of mountain cottage in Korean) created along the lake and Goesan Dam offers fine views of the mirror-like Goesanho Lake and the beautiful lakeside scenery.The three-meter-high observatory with tempered glass on the floor presents visitors the feeling of standing on the lake surface before precipitous cliffs. There are over 30 attractive sites around the area such as a mineral spring, raspberry trail, azalea hill, and a pond. The lake is a great vacation spot as there are numerous tourist attractions in the vicinity including Songnisan National Park, Ssanggok Valley, Seonyudong Valley, and Hwayang Valley. The lake is abundant in freshwater fish, which also makes it a famous year-round fishing site.

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House N Garden (원예예술촌)
Gyeongsangnam-do(Namhae-gun)

House N Garden was created by people who love gardens including Park Won-suk, the TV actress. The garden is comprised of themed private gardens such as the perfume, palm tree, topiary, vegetable, windmill, spa, flower roof gardens and other facilities including a path, a pond, observation deck, a pavilion, a fountain, flower road, flower fences, and a green house. In addition, the garden offers the facilities like a cutting-edge video room, performance room, exhibition room, a café, and a guest house for visitors.

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Sun Hill Golf Club (썬힐 골프클럽)
Gyeonggi-do(Gapyeong-gun)

Located halfway up Unaksan Mountain, a.k.a. the small Seoraksan of Gyeonggi-do, Sun Hill Golf Club has four courses (Sun, Valley, Pine and Hill courses with 9 holes each) that combine to give at total of 36 holes in a beautifully designed course, and a 9-hole Par 3 golf course. The golf resort boasts of the best quality green fields and beautiful natural scenery all throughout the year. The Sun Course and the Valley course offer golfers the choice between a Par72 and Par73 with a total length of 14,000 yards, the first of its kind in Korea. Close to nature and eco-friendly at the same time, the golf course has been designed so that one can enjoy a spectacular view of the golf course. The golf club also has 53-room Golf Village with a service comparable to a five-star hotel, allowing golfers to enjoy their weekends with a family.

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Dolmeori Beach (돌머리해수욕장)
Jeollanam-do(Hampyeong-gun)

This beach is located at the furthest western point of Hampyeong-eup. The tip of the area is rocky. The beach is named 'Dolmeori' meaning a rock head. Just hinterland to the beach there is a dense forest of sweet smelling pine trees and fresh water which is shallow enough for swimming. Although the difference in the landscape between high and low tide is considerable efforts have been made to make up for the shortcomings. A swimming pool has been installed over an area of 8,910 square metres, for swimming even during low tide. Also, various facilities have been installed for the user’s convenience. A long, wooden bridge has been erected for the viewing of the mud flats and sea creatures during low tide. On the mud flats there is a flurry of sea life, and the look-out sheds near the beach sell fresh summer fruits.

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Suyeong Sajeok Park (수영사적공원)
Busan(Suyeong-gu)

Suyeong-gu of Busan is a historical district nestled between Geumnyeonsan Mountain and Gwangalli Beach. It was the site of the Gyeongsang Jwado Marine Headquarters during the Joseon Dynasty. In fact, its name 'Suyeong' was derived from 'Sugunjeoldosayeong', meaning 'marine headquarters'. The Suyeong Sajeok Park was established in commemoration of the spirit of the Suyeong residents. It is designed to show their maritime lifestyle.

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Choamsa Temple (초암사)
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Yeongju-si)

In search of a great place to build a Buddhist Temple invoking national security, Great Monk Uisang travelled around the country and reached this place. He built a small thatched hut here for a temporary stay and continued his search. Finally, he found a perfect place and built Buseoksa Temple. He also set up another temple in the site where his small thatched hut was and called it Choamsa Temple. Choamsa Temple is located below the valley in the south of Gungmangbong Peak of Sobaeksan Mountain. After the Korean War, the temple building had to be rebuilt, but it managed to preserve some of Provincial Tangible Cultural Asset including Samcheung Seoktap (a three-storied stone pagoda; Tangible Cultural Property 126), Dongbudo (East Stupa; Tangible Cultural Property 128) and Seobudo (West Stupa; Tangible Cultural Property 129). * Jukgyegugok Valley The valley stretching from Baejeom-ni to Choamsa Temple is called Jukgyegugok which Sobaeksan Mountain surrounds like a folding screen. Near the valley, one can find famous tourist attractions such as the Sosuseowon Confucian Academy and Buseoksa Temple. Toegye Yi Hwang came up with the name Jukgyegugok inspired by the fantastic scenery of the valley and the beautiful sound of the flowing water.

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