Gangwon-do(Donghae-si)

Discover Wellness and Relaxation at Donghae Boyang Hot Spring Convention Hotel Located near the picturesque Mangsang Beach in Gangwon Province, Donghae Boyang Hot Spring Convention Hotel is a premier destination for travelers seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. Recognized as one of the "2024-2025 Outstanding Wellness Tourist Destinations" in Gangwon-do, this wellness retreat offers an unparalleled blend of natural healing and modern comforts. Wellness and Spa Experiences The hotel features a unique hot spring facility that combines mineral-rich seawater with Jijangsu, a naturally purified water celebrated for its detoxifying and revitalizing properties. Guests can enjoy a variety of wellness programs designed to promote physical and mental well-being, including: * Water Therapy: Experience the therapeutic benefits of alternating warm and cool baths infused with Jijangsu, enhancing circulation and relieving tension. * Aqua Fitness: Participate in energizing water-based exercises suitable for all fitness levels. * Mindful Strolls: Enjoy guided walking sessions in tranquil surroundings to rejuvenate your mind and body. These wellness programs offer a perfect opportunity to disconnect from daily stress and reconnect with nature. Luxurious Amenities The hotel provides a variety of facilities to cater to every guest’s needs: * Indoor Seawater Pool: A 50-meter pool with natural seawater, ideal for swimming year-round. * Children’s Pool: A dedicated space for young guests to play and relax. * Sky Lounge: A stylish dining area with stunning views of the East Sea, perfect for savoring a delicious meal. The hotel’s overbridge offers direct access to Mangsang Beach, making it easy for families to enjoy the golden sands and gentle waves. Serene Accommodations Spacious, ocean-view rooms are designed for ultimate comfort, featuring modern amenities and breathtaking vistas of the East Sea. The blend of soothing interiors and natural surroundings ensures a restful stay for all guests. Explore Mangsang Beach Mangsang Beach, known for its expansive white sands and crystal-clear waters, is a favorite destination for visitors. Surrounded by a beautiful pine forest, the beach offers a peaceful environment for relaxation, swimming, and family outings. Whether you're looking for a tranquil getaway or a revitalizing experience, Donghae Boyang Hot Spring Convention Hotel combines wellness, nature, and comfort, making it an ideal choice for your next journey. Escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in a world of serenity and healing.


Gyeonggi-do(Gimpo-si)

Hotel 5.0, located in the Yagam Hot Spa Zone in Gimpo, Gyeonggi-do, boasts refined and elegant interiors, a spa facility with an open ceiling, and a wide range of excellent services, including simple snacks, guaranteeing tourists’ relaxation and comfort. All its entire guest rooms feature a whirlpool bathtub and beautiful views of the sunset over the West Sea, while the VVIP rooms are equipped with a mezzanine, party room, open-air bath, and BBQ grill. The surrounding tourist attractions include Jangneung Royal Tomb, Munsusanseong Fortress, Deokpojin Fort, Munsusa Temple, Ganghwa Chojijin Fort, and Daemyeong Port, where tourists can enjoy sampling fresh raw fish, blue crab, and webfoot octopus.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Yeongju-si)

Birosa is a temple located at the southern foot of Birobong, the highest peak of Sobaeksan Mountain. It was founded by revered Buddhist monk Uisang Daesa in the 20th year of King Munmu’s reign (680 A.D.) during the Silla Kingdom. The temple’s Buddha statue and the flagpole supports reveal the long history of this ancient temple. To the left of the entrance to Birosa Temple stand a pair of flagpole supports that are official called Yeongju Samgadong Dangganjiju. The 4.8 meter-high flagpole supports facing each other have a meticulous structure. Inside the temple precincts is Jingongdaesa Bobeoptapbi, a stele with a stone turtle base erected in honor of the great monk Jingong Daesa. The temple enshrines the Amitabha and Vairocana Buddha statues, which were created during the Silla Kingdom in the late 9th century. Both of these Buddha statues realistically depict the human form, and show similar characteristics, which reveal that they were crafted by the same artisan. Preserving such valuable cultural heritages, Birosa Temple also has a serene view of Birobong Peak on Sobaeksan Mountain. * Major cultural properties: Yeongpung Birosa Amitabha and Vairocana Buddha Statues (Treasure No. 997), Yeongju Samgadong Dangganjiju (Provincial Tangible Cultural Property No. 7)


Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

This hanok (traditional Korean house) hotel is located near Jeonju Hanok Village. The hotel has enjoyed great popularity among the tourists visiting Jeonju since its opening in 2018, for its convenient location of only a 7-min drive away from Jeonju Hanok Village and its faithful recreation of hanok’s beauty with modern sensibilities. The hotel complex stands on a plot of land spanning 19,840 m2, containing 11 residential buildings and other facilities. As the name of the hotel indicates, each building in the hotel is named after the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. Sejonggwan is named after King Sejong. Sejonggwan has eight rooms, divided between Gold and Silver Rooms. Each room is a self-contained unit made up of bedrooms and restrooms, furnished with a combination of hanok’s unique charms and modern comfort. The view of the wooden exposed beams (Gold Room), paintings on the wall, and the view of the nature beyond the window wall recreate the unique scenery of the hanok, while amenities such as TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning offer a comfortable stay. Other facilities inside the hotel complex include the spacious parking lot, an elegant hanok cafe, and the Convention Center, housing family-size Daejanggeum Hall and Hunminjeongeum Hall, a large hall suited for seminars. It takes only 10 min by car to reach any tourist sites near Jeonju Hanok Village from the hotel.


Jeollanam-do(Suncheon-si)

The Sunchon Bay Echo Village youth hostel faces Suncheon Bay National Garden with Suncheon Dongcheon in between. Surrounded by nature, it is the first traditional Korean-style youth hostel in the country. It feels like a folk village as there are many hanoks in the area, all built properly according to the traditional Korean style of architecture. At night, you can see the night sky full of stars. The guest room consists of Echo 1dong with three rooms and three bathrooms; Echo 2dong with a room, a bathroom, and an open veranda; Echo 3dong, a type of a house with four rooms and a large floor and 3 bathrooms; and Echo4dong with seven rooms, a floor, a bathroom, a yard and a pavilion in a large hanok house. In addition, there are 2 eco-buildings, one which is used as a group restaurant, and the other which serves as a lecture room. Suncheon Bay Echo Village youth hostel can accommodate travelers of various sizes from 2 people and families, to those taking small group and school trips. Compared to its size and the facilities it provides, it offers a very good value on money. In fact, the accommodation rates are so low that it is difficult to make reservations on weekends or peak seasons. It operates a variety of programs such as the Hyodo massage program, sightseeing spot experience program, health tour, city tour, and folk play experience. It takes about 5 minutes to Suncheon Bay National Garden East Gate, 7 minutes to Sunchon Station, and 10 minutes to Sunchon General Bus Terminal.


Jeollanam-do(Goheung-gun)

Narodo (나로도) consists of Oe-narodo and Nae-narodo, located 25kms southeast of Goheung-eup. Oe-narodo, is a part of Dadohae National Marine Park (다도해해상국립공원). Fresh seafood at a low price is readily available at Narodo Port (Chukjeong Port) in Oe-narodo. All of Narodo is famous for its’ fishing places. Every season a variety of fish can be caught. The beaches in Narodo have a gentle decline and are skirted by a forest of evergreen trees aged hundreds of years, which offer great shade from the summer heat. Haban Village, the most remote village in Oe-narodo, is the best place for a family summer retreat since it has a small forest and a beach. It also has Korea’s first space center.  


Incheon(Ganghwa-gun)

Nadeul-gil means a leisurely outing (nadeuri) road. Comprised of 19 courses in total, the Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Trail offers a variety of historical assets and cultural sites to see. Each Nadeul-gil course connects Ganghwa Fortress outposts that are located every 1.3 km on high ground along the walking paths. The trails are on the island of Ganghwa which holds many Goryeo Dynasty remains that are important to Korean history. Fortresses that stood against Mongolian invasions are still standing and many of the Goryeo Kingdom’s palaces and royal tomb sites are also found in Ganghwa region. Exploring the major cultural heritage sites dispersed throughout the town can be just as fun as exploring Ganghwa’s natural beauty. The sunset on the Seohae (West coast), expansive open mud flats, views from Marisan and Goryeosan Mountains and the peaceful farming villages are just a handful of the sights along this walking trail. The establishment of Ganghwa Nadeul-gil’s begins with the ancient scholar Go Jae-hyeong (pen name Hwanam), who left his hometown Ganghwa on a spring day in 1906 when the peach trees were in full bloom. He walked through more than 100 villages around the whole island. Back home, he composed poems about his journey and published them under the title of “Simdo Gihaeng (Simdo Travels),” Simdo being another name for Ganghwa. During his travels, he sang songs of his home Ganghwa. Thanks to his work, people can now follow in the footsteps of Hwanam and his appreciation of the beautiful scenery and great people of Ganghwa Island.


Chungcheongnam-do(Seosan-si)

Cheonsuman Bay emerged as a habitat for migratory birds as a result of a reclamation project that was undertaken in 1984. A breakwater was built around this area, which created Ganwolho Lake and Bunamho Lake. Moreover, a vast agricultural land spanning 6,400 hectares was formed on what used to be a mud flat. The monthly average temperature of Cheonsuman Bay area between October and March is about 1.2 degree Celsius higher than inland areas with same latitude because of its oceanic climate. Such geographical conditions have made Cheonsuman Bay an ideal wintering site for migratory birds. Cheonsuman Bay is located midway along the migration route of birds migrating from northern Siberia or Manchuria to Southeast Asia. As a result, Cheonsuman Bay has become home to nearly 200 different species of migratory birds that can be watched all year round. In the winter, the area becomes a wintering site for over 300 thousand ducks and wild geese, as well as a wide variety of endangered species like storks, spoonbills, mute swans, and white-naped cranes. Lucky birdwatchers might be able to witness the great spectacle created by tens of thousands of migratory birds flying in a flock over the Cheonsuman Bay area. The annual Cheonsuman International Bird Watching Fair is held between mid-October and late-November.