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Daesosan Signaling Station
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Yeongdeok-gun)

Daesosan Signaling Station, created in beginning of the Joseon Dynasty, was the communication tool that sent messages and news via smoke signals and torchlight. The signaling station, often viewable from afar atop the mountain, sent smoke signals during the day and fire signals by night. The Daesosan Signaling Station was one of numerous provincial signaling stations that informed Namsan Signaling Station in Seoul of the status in the Yeongdeok, Chuksanpo region. From Daesosan Signaling Station either fire or smoke signals pass onto Byeolban Station to the south, Pyeonghae Hurisan Station to the north and Gwangsan Station to the west, and then arrives at Namgaksan Signaling Station. Daesosan, a major mountain in the Southeast coast of Yeongdeok, is 282m above sea level. The top of the mountain has a fortress wall made of stone within which the cone-shaped signaling station sits. Daesosan Signaling Station is a well-preserved example of the communication tools used during the Joseon Dynasty.

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Beoryeong-ri Metasequoia Trail (벌영리 메타세콰이어길)
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Yeongdeok-gun)

The trees that line Beoryeong-ri Metasequoia Trail were planted and cared for by a single individual. The tall trees that seem to touch the sky create a peaceful feeling, as if all will be right in the world. The forest trail is open to visitors for free, making it a popular destination for relaxing in a natural environment.

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Megabox Haeundae (메가박스 해운대)
Busan(Haeundae-gu)

After opening its first branch in COEX in May 2000, the Megabox movie theater franchise has grown to include locations in Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, and Gwangju. The Haeundae branch, located in Sfunz Mall (Haeundae Station) boasts 10 screens, 1,835 plush seats (with double armrests), and a 2.35:1 theater screen ratio. Officially designated as one of the theaters of the Busan International Film Festival, the Haeundae branch is also home to the first Megateria, the Megabox coffee shop franchise.

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Pyeongchang Intercity Bus Terminal
Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun)

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Dombenang-gil Road (돔베낭길)
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

Starting at tea house "Solbit Bada" at Oedolgae Rock, the first section among the Jeju Olle trails - Route 7 passes through a seaside walking path, filming site "Daejanggeum" (대장금), Dombenang-gil Pathway and a sewage disposal plant in Hogeun-dong. The dombenang-gil Pathway stretches from Seoguipo Girl's Hight School in Seogwipo-si to Oedolgae Rock. Route 7 is a 13.9 km seaside road that includes Oedolgae Rock, Beophwanpogu Port, Jeju Poonglim Resort and Weolpyeongpogu Port. * 'Dombe' means a cutting board and 'Nang' means a tree.

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Seodaemun Independence Park (서대문독립공원)
Seoul(Seodaemun-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Seodaemun Independence Park was built on the former Seoul Guchiso (Detention Camp). It was used to imprison thousands of Korean independence activists until the liberation from the Japanese occupation on August 15, 1945, as well as the political prisoners during the political turmoil in 1960. When the prison was moved to Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do in November 1987, the area was turned into a memorial park to honor sacrifices of the martyrs. The park preserves seven prison buildings, execution ground, underground women’s prison, and the March 1st Movement Monument that has been moved from Tapgol Park in Jongno. One of the main sights the Seodaemun Independence Park is Dongnimmun Gate (Independence Gate), which has been designated Historic Site No. 32. The Dongnipgwan (Independence Hall), originally called Mohwagwan that was used to greet Chinese envoys during the Joseon Dynasty, was reconstructed in 1996. Today, the hall enshrines 2,327 tablets inscribed with names of Koreans who died for the cause of national independence. Standing right next to Dongnimmun Gate are the remnants of Yeongeunmun Gate, which has been designated Historic Site No. 33. Other sights inside the park include the Patriotic Martyr Monument, Declaration of Independence Monument, and Statue of Dr. Seo Jae-pil, who was an independence activist and publisher of Korea’s first independent newspaper. The highlight of Seodaemun Independence Park is the Seodaemun Prison History Hall, a former museum that has been renovated into a museum. * Total Area: 109.193.8㎡

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National Center for Forest Activities Chuncheon
Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

National Center for Forest Activities Chuncheon is 335 ha of area located near Samhangol Valley. The center has a slogan PLAY meaning P for Play, L for Lead, A for Act, and Y for You. Various facilities are available including area for experience programs, accommodations, restaurants and more. Experience programs for individuals and groups are available as well as special programs for people with disabilities and elderlies.

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DPIRANG
Gyeongsangnam-do(Tongyeong-si)

DPIRANG is a digital nighttime theme park in Nammangsan Park that consists of 15 walking paths decorated with lights. It became a popular nighttime attraction due to Nammangsan Park's visual transformation while preserving its original scenery.

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Wolmi Special Tourist Zone
Incheon(Jung-gu)

Embracing the former downtown of Incheon, Wolmi Special Tourist Zone is deeply involved in Korea’s modern history and culture. Since modern Western culture and institutions were introduced through the port off the coast of Incheon, the zone has become rich in modern architecture and cultural heritage that tell the stories of the Open Port Period. Visitors can experience the foreign cultures of old when walking on the road along the foot of Wolmisan Mountain, which overlooks the port. The small amusement park in Wolmi Special Tourist Zone is popular with young people for leisure activities and dates. Along the coastline, always busy with travelers, are sashimi restaurants and fancy cafes. Visitors can see a panoramic view of the port and downtown from Wolmi Observation Platform. They can also experience the charm of the fish market and the unique atmosphere of Yeonan Pier where ferries go back and forth near the port. Sea fishing, eating fresh seafood or walking on Open Port Nuri-gil, which is adjacent to the sea, are worth the experience. Chinatown in Wolmi Special Tourist Zone shows the past and the present of Chinese immigrants. There you can find Chinese restaurants, the Incheon Open Port Museum and the Modern Architecture Museum. The Incheon Modern Open Port Street Festival and the Wolmi Special Tourist Zone Culture Festival are held every year. Travelers can learn about Korea’s emigration and open port history at the Museum of Korea Emigration History. * Current State of Wolmi Special Tourist Zone 1) Districts Covered: Areas around Yeonan, Shinheung, Bukseong, Dongincheon and Sinpo-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon 2) Area: 3,000,898㎡ * Tourist Attractions Incheon Port, Wolmi Park, Wolmi Observation Platform, The Museum of Korea Emigration History, Art Museum, Chinatown, Modern Open Port and Sinpo Culture Street, Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village, etc.

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Pinx Golf Club
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

Pinx Golf Club is the first golf course in Korea to make the 100 Best Course lists compiled by US Golf Digest and UK Golf World in 2005. Extra care has been put into the landscaping of this golf club. The golf course makes good use of the geographical features that make each hole distinctively unique. Designed by the renowned golf course designer Theodore G. Robinson, it combines traditional concepts of a world-class golf course with new concepts of the 21 century. The entire course offers a view of the Hallasan Mountain and the ocean. Year-round play is possible, and over 30 centimeters of sand paved beneath the greens provide good drainage. In addition, the club house is regarded as the new ideal in architecture that harmoniously combines nature with art. Accommodation within the golf club is available at Pinx Podo Hotel.

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