Chungcheongbuk-do(Yeongdong-gun)


Chungcheongnam-do(Taean-gun)

Located on the Taean Coast, Yeonpo Beach has been a desired vacation spot since 1972. The long stretch of curved sandy beach provides magnificent scenery. It is famous as the beach with the longest period of seasonal operation in the country thanks to its relatively high water temperature resulting from the warm currents. The pine groves and oddly shaped rocks along the coastline make for a fine view.


Chungcheongnam-do(Taean-gun)

Located on a hill on the coast in Taean County, Chungcheongnam-do Province, the Tethys Pension commands an open view of the West Sea. Guests can have great fun in the water and hunt for seashells on Eoeundol Beach, which stretches directly in front of the pension, and enjoy making soap in the pension’s atelier. The surrounding tourist attractions include Mallipo Beach, Mohang Port, Chollipo Arboretum, and Kkotji Beach. The famous local dishes including Blue Crab, Gourd and Octopus Soup, Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, and Grilled Clams are highly recommended.


Gangwon-do(Hoengseong-gun)

The 1,200-meter-high Cheongtaesan Mountain is a mountain where planted and naturally growing trees flourish in harmony, creating dense forests that provide a habitat for woodland creatures. In the summer, the forest is a convenient stopover for vacationers headed for the East Coast and both children and adults can enjoy learning about the local ecology at the Forest Education Facility.


Jeollabuk-do(Sunchang-gun)

Hoemunsan Recreational Forest (회문산자연휴양림) is situated south of Hoemunsan Mountain (830m). Since the area boasts clean valleys and various tree forests it is a good place for people who want to enjoy their rest and take leisurely strolls. In addition, above the waterfall there is a vast cloud bridge where people can feel the thrilling forces of nature. Long time ago, Hoemunsan Mountain was used as a battleground during the Korean War (1950-1953) and still features several relics that date back to that time.   Within Hoemunsan Recreational Forest, there are promenades, sporting equipment, a headquarters’ base, and an observatory. Lodging facilities include Forest Cabin, a forest lodge, camping decks, and camping grounds. Reservations can be made through the homepage (Korean).


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Felix by STX is a lifestyle hotel brand newly introduced by STX Hotel & Suite. Located in Busan's famous Haeundae, the hotel has a holiday resort feel as well as a city hotel atmosphere. The lobby and the reception are located on the 6th floor. Check in to the hotel, get a room assigned, and then move up to the room. The guest rooms are located from the 7th floor to the 39th floor. There is a total of 353 guest rooms ranging in type, including Studio Deluxe Double, Studio Deluxe Twin, Suite Deluxe Double, Suite Deluxe Twin, Suite Premium Double, Suite Ocean Double, Suite Premium Family, and Suite Ocean Family. The Studio Deluxe rooms have a neat interior design with practical use of space. The Suite rooms have separate bedrooms and living rooms. A unique feature of the guest rooms at Felix by STX is that cooking is allowed inside the guest rooms. Each room has a kitchen sink, an induction stove, a dining table, and tableware for simple cooking. On the 5th floor is a restaurant called Felle and a cafe called Paul Bassett. An indoor gym is located on the 4th floor and there is a laundromat on the 3rd floor. Parking is also convenient since there are plenty of parking spaces on five underground levels. Felix by STX is connected to Haeundae Station (Busan Metro), which makes it a perfect place to get around Busan from the accommodation.


Gangwon-do(Cheorwon-gun)

Woljeongni Station (Iron Triangle Battlefield) is the last stop before reaching the DMZ. With the sign "The iron horse wants to run again," there stand remains of a train that was used to make frequent trips to North Korea. Located at the spot where the fiercest battle was held during the Korean War, this train marks the partition line of the Korean peninsula. These days Woljeongni Station is under the control of the Cheorwon-gun Office and hundreds of thousands of people visit this unique tourist area every year.


Jeollanam-do(Haenam-gun)

The Ttankkeut Marine History Museum houses approximately 25,000 specimens with 40,000 pieces on display including shellfish, coral, fish, mammals, crustaceans, fossils, reptiles, and insects from around the world, making it the most diverse collection of items in Namdo. Visitors can take part in ecological activities to learn more about phenomenal and rare marine resources and cultures.


Chungcheongbuk-do()

Home to many ancient porcelain kiln sites, the Geumsa Gamagol Village is often referred to as "the town of porcelain". According to the Sejong Chronicles, grayish blue-powdered celadon and white porcelain were produced and supplied to the royal palaces. Today, traces of porcelain chips and kiln sites can be found throughout the village. Also, the village offers pottery experience programs, as well as seasonal activities involving farming and sulfur hot springs.