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Chusa House
Chungcheongnam-do(Yesan-gun)

Chusa Gotaek is the traditional Korean house of the renowned scholar and calligrapher, Chusa (also known as Kim Jeong-Hui). This old house is known to have been constructed by the great-grandfather of Chusa, Kim Han-Sin.The Korean-style house compound (266.11m²) consists of Munganchae (a guesthouse), Soteuldaemun (a high gate), Sarangchae (ㄱ-shaped men's quarters), Anchae (ㅁ-shaped women’s quarters) and a shrine where the remains of Chusa are enshrined. Theㄱ-shaped Sarangchae stretches for one Kan* to the south and 2 Kans to the east and is comprised of two rooms and a Daecheongmaru (living area). The Anchae consists of a six-Kan Daecheongmaru (living area) and two one-Kan rooms.Located on the ground is a tomb where Chusa’s great-grandfather (Kim Han-Sin) and his wife (Hwasun Princess) are buried. Nearby you’ll see a gate that was constructed to commemorate Princess Hwasun’s faithfulness to her husband.If you walk about 600 meters to the north of the old house, you can see a lacebark pine tree, which was designated Natural Monument No. 106. The lacebark pine tree, originally from northern China, is among the few of its kind in Korea. It is said that Chusa snuck the pine across the border from China (formerly, the Qing Dynasty) into the country when he was 25 years old and planted it at the tomb of his great-grandfather. Originally, the tree had three branches, but two were broken and the third branch was damaged. In 1980, the damaged branch was treated and since then, the tree has been kept under strong protection.*Kan: ancient building area measurement unit corresponding to the space between two columns

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Yongduam Haesu Spa Land (용두암해수랜드)
Jeju-do(Jeju-si)

Known for natural bounty, the Haesu Spa Land is a tourist site famous for its fresh seawater that is pumped from the Yongdam-dong beach to operate a 24-hours sauna. With the globaly recognized uniquely shaped Yongduam Rocks, and magnificent natural views of the coast, Yongduam Haesu Spa Land boasts as Jeju Island’s best attraction.Exhibiting a southern exotic atmosphere with tall palm trees, 3-storey building across an area of 7,425㎡, a basement level where a sauna complex of 3,960㎡ area and 1,650㎡ of indoor garden, traditional hot sauna, waterfalls, event plaza, rest shelter, as well as, 120 female-only and 50 free parking lots are available. Taking a simple bath, relieving physiological stress, restoring vitality of yours lives by resting and enjoying in a healthy way.There is also a so-called yoga corner with the concept of ‘Well-Being’ available. Yongduam Spa Land is a place equipped with health facilities for rest and joy with one-stop entertainment programs available such as the green tea spa bath, jjimjil-bang, sports, facial aroma, outdoor hot sauna, and etc.

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Colorful Merrymaking at the Lantern Festival
Daegu(Dalseo-gu)

The tradition of lantern festivals started during the Silla dynasty and continued to modern times. The Colorful Merrymaking at the Lantern Festival in Daegu began in 1967. The festival aims to continue the history and tradition of the lantern festival.

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Bobos Motel - Goodstay
Incheon(Yeonsu-gu) , Incheon Center

Bobos Motel is located in Incheon the central city and economic capital of the Northeast Asia; Incheon is full of clean and clear natural resources around about 150 islands with modern and contemporary times coexist. Tourist attractions of Incheon are Wolmido Park, Incheon Treaty Port Site, Yeonan Pier of cruise ship and rommance, Soraepogu with overflowing fresh seafood as well as Muui-do and Song-do. In addition, Ganghwado so called living textbook is a place to go with children.

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Munsusanseong Fortress
Gyeonggi-do(Gimpo-si)

The fortress on Munsusan Mountain (문수산, 376m) was built in 1694, the 20th year of the reign of King Sukjong, the 19th king of the Joseon Dynasty, to defend Gwanghwado, particularly from marine invasion. The fortress walls span 6km in length, 4km of which remain un-restored. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, the top of the fortress commands a spectacular view spanning from North Korea to the Hangang River inlet, and from Samgaksan Mountain to the sea off Incheon in the distance. It can be called Geumgangsan Mountain in Gimpo as it boasts superb scenery throughout all four seasons. (For all Koreans, Geumgangsan Mountain in North Korea symbolizes a ‘beautiful mountain’)

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Midang Literary House
Jeollabuk-do(Gochang-gun)

The Midang Literary House is a memorial center for the great poet Seo Jeong-Ju (penname ‘Midang’) built in Seonun-ni Village, Buan-eup, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do, where the poet was born and is buried. In the fall of 2001, a year after the poet’s death, the center opened on November 3rd on the anniversary of the Gwangju Student Movements (1929 and 1930), which took place while Midang attended Jungang High School. Located adjacent to the center are the poet’s birth house and grave. Housed in a renovated branch of Seonun Elementary School, the Midang Literary House was structurally designed to convey the architectural concepts of 'Eco-Friendly' and 'Learning.’

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Cheongoksan Mountain
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Bonghwa-gun)

Cheongoksan Mountain (1,276m) is located to the southeast of Manggyeongdae on Taebaeksan Mountain. The hiking course goes along the ridge of the mountain from Neutjae in Socheon-myeon and winds past Hongjesa Temple, which (according to rumors) is where the great Buddhist monk Samyeong underwent spiritual training. Nearby is Baekcheon Valley, which has been designated Natural Monument No. 74, since it is the southernmost natural habitat of the cherry salmon. Also located in the vicinity are Goseon Valley (home to a huge primeval forest) and Cheongoksan Recreational Forest, which includes various leisure facilities such as a water park, work-out center, campgrounds, lodges, and more.

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Myeongjae House
Chungcheongnam-do(Nonsan-si)

Myeongjae House, designated as Important Folk Relic No. 190, is the house of Yun Jeung who was a Confucian scholar during the reign of King Sukjong from the Joseon dynasty. The "冂"-shaped Anchae (women's quarters) looks stable as it sits on a platform built of natural stones. The house has a spacious outer garden with a man-made pond. A small round islet floats in the middle of the pond with flowers and shrubs planted at the water's edge. Behind the Anchae there is an unique rear garden on a gentle slope.

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Muchangpo Mystic Sea Road Shrimp and Gizzard Shad Festival
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Muchangpo Mystic Sea Road Shrimp and Gizzard Shad Festival takes place at Muchangpohang Port & Muchangpo Beach in Boryeong, Chungcheongnam-do. You may enjoy diverse experience programs enclosed net fish farm fishing, hand fishing and shrimp fishing, and catching razor shell clams. Visitors may also participate in Mystic Sea Road walking.      

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BabaIndia - Gangnam Branch
Seoul(Seocho-gu)

BabaIndia is a traditional Indian cuisine restaurant, served by a veteran cook who has over 10 years of working experience in hotels in India. Tandoori chicken, one of the signature dishes, along with 20 other variation of curries, as well as nan, the famous Indian bread, can be found in their menu.

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