Oryuheon House, located near Imhaho Lake in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, offers a chance to stay in a historic house from the Joseon period. The house, also known as Mogwa House, was built by Kim Won-jung, the third son of Sukjong-era rector of the National Academy Kim Bang-geol, when he formed a family of his own in 1678. It was designated as the National Folk Cultural Heritage No. 184. The door’s wooden frame and the open floor space exemplify the beauty of the literati house of the Joseon period, while the sarangchae (men’s quarters) and daemunchae (gate quarters) showcase the sophisticated architecture of the era. Anchae (women’s quarters) retains its original appearance, while the sarangchae was rebuilt in 1920. The construction of the Imha Dam in 1990 resulted in the house’s relocation to its present location. The owner of the house resides in anchae and sarangchae. Guests have access to a space that includes a 2-kan room, which can accommodate up to 4, an open floor space, and a bathroom. Cooking is prohibited in the house, but guests can make use of a grill located on a small yard reserved for the guests. Korean-style breakfast, including menus like chicken porridge or lotus leaf rice, are offered free of charge in the morning. Nearby sights include the water sports activities in Imhaho Lake, Manhyujeong Pavilion, Hahoe Village, and Dosanseowon Confucian Academy.
The Yeongju Hotel is located in Yeongju City, formerly the cultural center of the Seonbi, ‘virtuous scholars’ of the Joseon Dynasty who were dedicated to learning and courtesy. As the hotel is only five minutes’ walk from the bus terminal and Yeongju Station, tourists can easily reach the hotel by public transportation. In addition, the hotel is near such famous tourist attractions as Buseoksa Temple, Sosuseowon Confucian Academy, and Sobaeksan National Park, a’ paradise of wildflowers’. The local specialties include Punggi Insam (Yeongju ginseng) and Punggi rayon (artificial silk).
(Korea Quality Premier Class) Located at the foot of Jongjasan Mountain in Hongcheon County, Healience Seonmaeul offers a healing program run by experts in a serene natural environment without mobile phones or television. The name ‘Healience’ is a compound word combining ‘healing’ and ‘science’. The two accommodation buildings with two stories each – Garden Building and Forest Building - were also built with the concept of harmony with nature. The garden building was designed by world-class Korean architect Seung Hyo-Sang, under the theme of “aesthetics of the poor”, which implies an environmentally friendly concept. The first floor of the garden building features courtyards which allow for a sufficient amount of light, and a walk up to the second floor reveals a skylight with a view of the stars at night, allowing the guests to fall asleep in nature. Then, at the end of 2016, the forest building was designed by Korean architect Kim Joon-seong with the concept of “construction of correspond” (two or more objects correspond to each other), thus Healience Seonmaeul consists of a total of 88 guestrooms. The subtle lighting and simple furniture were decorated for the interior of the accommodations so that guests can take a good rest without any distraction and attend a healing program. Its most popular programs are yoga and meditation in a grove of pine nut trees.
(Korea Quality Premier Class) WITH U is both a guesthouse and a mini-hotel located in front of the Sokcho Express Bus Terminal in Sokcho, Gangwon-do. It’s also very close to Sokcho Beach, so guests can enjoy a superb view of the beach from the fourth floor. Each guestroom is equipped with a bed placed on a flat bench which can be used as either a table or floor. This unique piece of furniture is designed for the comfort of those who prefer to sleep on the floor as well as those who prefer to sleep on a bed.
The guesthouse has rooms of various types and sizes including double rooms, twin rooms, triple rooms, and family rooms to cater for every type of guest. The 4th floor consists largely of a lounge that is open to all the guests, while the basement floor comprises a cinema room, seminar room, and games room for recreational purposes. There is a garden and a designated smoking area next to the outdoor parking lot.
Located in Hwaseong-si in Gyeonggi-do, the JS Boutique Hotel is the pioneer hotel of the JS Group. Designed with a focus on providing guests with ‘cozy and unique’ accommodations, rooms genearlly feature plush seating and pillows, among other elements for a tasteful yet comfortable stay.
With over 16 different room types (47 rooms in all), the hotel allows visitors to choose a room that best matches their individual style. Rooms vary from European-style rooms to contemporary rooms and those with their own outdoor pool or rooftop garden. There are even rooms for the art lovers among us: the Kim Jung-man Gallery and rooms of culture and art decorated with Kang Byung-in calligraphy.
To allow guests the ultimate experience not only in comfort, but also in convenience, the hotel offers high-speed wireless Wi-Fi zones and laptop computers in all the rooms.
Namunjae Tourism Farm is placed on a lot measuring 83,000㎡ on a separate island located within Anmyeondo Island. It is a small-sized and cozy family getaway destination created in 2003. Surrounding the island is a 2km-walking trail (40-minute route) where diverse trees such as pine trees and oaks as well as wild flowers grow. The island has a mudflat and a salt farm where you may experience some field activities.
The name “Namunjae” comes from a certain annual grass which grows in sandy soil near the beach. You can see a lot of this plant, which is green in spring and summer and turns to red in autumn, at the mudflat in front of the pension. Namunjae Pension consists of two large complexes, with 42 rooms, restaurants, a arm, café, and a gallery. Many people come to visit the guesthouse which has so many splendors to offer.
Hotel Ritz takes pride in its modern banquet halls, quality service, and well-prepared dishes. The staff is highly-experienced in hosting various meetings and large-scale events, making the hotel an ideal place for weddings, dinner parties, social gatherings, and other events. Hotel Ritz ensures that both event hosts and guests have a wonderful time and leave with long-lasting memories.
The youth hostel is located close to the mudflat where visitors can see marine life and participate in experience programs, such as clam digging and water sport activities.
Stay Gajin is a pension located on Gajinhaebyeon-gil in Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do, facing the East Sea. Nestled between Gajin Port and Gonghyeonjin 2(i)-ri Beach, all of the nine guest rooms at Stay Gajin are ocean view rooms. A noticeable feature that captures the attention as soon as one walks into the guest room is the full wall window that reveals an open view of the East Sea. Since there are no entertainment facilities or other accommodation facilities around Stay Gajin, you can fall asleep peacefully while listening to the soothing sound of waves. In the morning, you can enjoy the luxury of waking up to the glorious sunrise in the East Sea. There is one guest room on the first floor, and it can accommodate up to four guests. On the second floor, there are four guest rooms, all of which are for two guests only. The fours guest rooms on the third floor which are the most popular guest rooms in Stay Gajin, are two-story rooms. The kitchen and living room are on the first floor, and the second floor is decorated as the bedroom area. The room is basically for two people, but it is big enough for up to four guests. Every guest room has its own kitchen where guests can cook, and a bathtub where they can enjoy lower-body bathing with a view of the sea. There is also a rooftop area reserved for guests and a cafe on the premises for food and beverages. Guests have great access to the nearby beach across the street from Stay Gajin. It is not a popular beach, so it does not attract many visitors; guests can enjoy a quiet outing like a private beach.
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