Gyeongsangnam-do(Jinju-si)


Seoul(Gangseo-gu) , The Western Part of the Seoul

The Gangseo Marsh Ecological Park is an eco-park located on the southern side of the Hangang River between Bangwha Bridge and Hangju Bridge. Established in July 2007, the park is partly comprised of low wetlands, freshwater lakes, and various aquatic plants. Eco-trails wind around the park through reeded areas, around willow trees, and past the migratory bird observation. At the park visitors can watch and learn about a variety of migratory birds during the summer and winter or join one of the park’s organized eco-education programs.


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

Yongmeori Beach is a place where Mt. Sanbangsan stretches into the ocean and it looks as if a dragon’s head is going underwater. This area is made of Sa-am stacks, built up over millions of years. There are Gulbangs here which are depressed into the shape of rooms, and wide rocks stacking up on one another along the seashore cliffs which create a majestic scenery by the sea. Along the road down to the seashore, there is the Hamel Castaway Memorial, in remembrance of Hamel who drifted to this place in 1653. Just off to the right of the beach is a soft and dark sandy beach. You can meet the women sea-divers of Jeju who sell sea cucumbers and stroll on the road that spreads along the seashore.


Seoul(Songpa-gu)

In the wide grass field of Olympic Park in Jamsil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, the Seoul Jazz Festival will be held, featuring Asian top jazz festival. It is hosted in every May with world-famous artists who will entertain visitors during the festival.


Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Namchuncheon Station is located on the Seoul Subway Gyeongchun Line in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do. The station is also called Gangwondae, as Kangwon National University - Chuncheon Campus is nearby. Chuncheon Station, Gyeongchun Line's original final stop, was temporarily closed in October of 2005 for double-track electrification construction. During this time, Namchuncheon Station was used as the final stop.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

‘Kiso’ refers to the area located in the Gifu Prefecture in Japan where wheat and buckwheat are produced. Kisoya is a Japanese franchise restaurant established in 1988 that specialized in Udon and Donkatsu (pork cutlet). The restaurant only uses wheat and buckwheat produced in Kiso for its Udon and soba and incorporates natural ingredients (instead of MSG) into the udon soup broth to give it its refreshingly clean taste. The most popular set menus are Kisoya Jeongsik, Donkatsu Jeongsik. Also a favorite is the Kimchi Udon, which has been altered to suit the Korean palate.


Busan(Dong-gu)

Plaza Tourist Hotel is located near Busan Station Plaza in the heart of the port city of Busan. Since a remodeling in 2004, the hotel now offers 42 Western-style rooms and 13 Korean-style rooms, as well as other convenience facilities including a coffee shop, Korean/Western restaurant, a reception hall, a 24-hour sauna and Sangseol Buffet restaurant with a great view of Busan Harbor.


Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , Former Jeju

Located along the picturesque beach of Jeju island, Jeju Oriental Hotel is a five-star hotel with 313 guest rooms, grand banquet room accommodating 500 people, middle and small sized banquet rooms, restaurants, and sauna facility in the hotel building with 9 stories and 2 basement floors. The hotel’s great facilities are good for both business travelers and tourists. Subsidiary facilities include business center, Casino, coffee shop, lobby lounge, and bar.Located along the picturesque beach of Jeju island, Jeju Oriental Hotel is a five-star hotel with 313 guest rooms, grand banquet room accommodating 500 people, middle and small sized banquet rooms, restaurants, and sauna facility in the hotel building with 9 stories and 2 basement floors. The hotel’s great facilities are good for both business travelers and tourists. Subsidiary facilities include business center, Casino, coffee shop, lobby lounge, and bar.It has good location, which is the center of Jeju city, providing guests with various things to enjoy in short distance and convenient transportation. It is also close to the Jeju International Airport. Jogging or taking a walk along the beachside walking trek or at a park right next to the hotel, while Yongduam, one of the popular tourist attractions of Jeju is located in 10 minute distance on the West side of the hotel. The driveway along the coast around Yongduam and the café village nearby are the best driving course and date course. Also, there are many Sushi/Sashimi restaurants or Korean traditional restaurants nearby, allowing guests to enjoy taste of Jeju. It has good location, which is the center of Jeju city, providing guests with various things to enjoy in short distance and convenient transportation. It is also close to the Jeju International Airport. Jogging or taking a walk along the beachside walking trek or at a park right next to the hotel, while Yongduam, one of the popular tourist attractions of Jeju is located in 10 minute distance on the West side of the hotel. The driveway along the coast around Yongduam and the café village nearby are the best driving course and date course. Also, there are many Sushi/Sashimi restaurants or Korean traditional restaurants nearby, allowing guests to enjoy taste of Jeju.


Jeollabuk-do(Gunsan-si)

Gunsan Japanese-style House of Sinheung-dong was designated as Registered Cultural Heritage No. 183 in 2005. The area of Sinheung-dong, where the Hirotsu House is located, was a residential area for the wealthy class during the Japanese occupation period and the Hirotsu House was constructed by Hirotsu, a man who ran a linen shop. A lot of Korean movies and dramas such as ‘The General’s Son’, ‘Fighter in the Wind’, and ‘Tazza’ were filmed in this house. The house is a typical Japanese two-story timber house, keeping the original forms of its roof, outer walls, inside area and the Japanese-style garden which has significant meaning in regards to the architecture history.


Gangwon-do(Yangyang-gun)

Seoraksan Mountain, the highest amid the Taebaeksanmaek Moutain Range, boasts beautiful landscape and scenery all year round. To the east of Hangyeryeong and Misiryeong Ridges is classified as Oeseorak, to the west is Naeseorak; the Osaek District in the southern region of the Hangyeryeong Ridge is also known as Namseorak. The Namseorak area is famous for its mineral water, hot springs, and waterfalls including Yongso Falls, Sibi Falls, and Yeosin Falls. Jeongbongsan Mountain (1,424.2m) is also included in the area. There are also several different hiking courses varying in distance and duration.