Jeollabuk-do(Namwon-si)

Namwon Confucian School is a national secondary educational institute for students in the Namwon area built during the Joseon Dynasty. The school is located at the foot of Daegoksan Mountain. It was opened to enshrine the tablets of Hyeon Yu and provide education to the local people. Enshrined in the school are the tablets of the Five Sages, the Four Wise Men of the Song Dynasty, and the 18 Wise Men of Korea.


Jeollanam-do(Damyang-gun)

Geumseongsanseong Fortress in Geumseongsan Mountain (603m) forms a boundary between two small villages located on the border of two provinces (Geumseong-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do and Sunchang-gun, Jeollabuk-do) and is one of the three popular mountains of the Honam region (the Southwestern region of Korea that includes Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do). The fortress is surrounded by two walls connecting Cheolmabong Peak, Undaebong Peak, and Jangdaebong Peak. The total length of the outer wall is 6.486 meters and inner wall is 859 meters. Historians are uncertain about the year the fortress was built, and have concluded that it dates back to the Three Kingdoms Period (57 BCE – 676 CE) based on an examination of the ruins and remains discovered in the surrounding area. The fortress was reconstructed in 1409 and repaired in 1610 after the Imjin War (1592-1598). Following that, it continued to develop into a strong military base. - Classification: Historic Site No. 353 - Date of Designation: August 24, 1991 - Owner: Park Jinseong and 85 persons - Age: Three States Era - Site Area: 1,349,977㎡ - Kind of Cultural Properties: Castle Site  


Chungcheongnam-do(Asan-si)

'Asan Paradise is a six-story spa hotel in Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do. Guests can bathe in the hot springs because the hotel is supplied with hot springs from Asan Spavis in the vicinity. The VIP Rooms are the most popular choice among the guests because of their spaciousness as well as the whirlpool bathtub and steam sauna. All the guestrooms have Mediterranean-style interior and structure. The owner of the hotel, a certified adolescent psychology counselor, makes sure that all the rooms are clean and pleasant for children to stay. The tissue box is covered, and there are gypsum air fresheners in every corner of each guestroom. The hotel hires a modern artist to change the paintings and artworks on the wall regularly for the guests’ appreciation and enjoyment.


Gyeonggi-do(Siheung-si)

Seven Hertz Hotel is situated in the center of Sihwa New Town, one of the major attractions of southern Gyeonggi-do. The hotel is popular among tourists and businessmen who use public transportation, as Siheung Bus Terminal is right next to the hotel. The hotel’s spacious rooms provide guests with a comfortable relaxation space designed with colorfully romantic interiors and various paintings. The hotel is surrounded by many restaurants serving delicious menus, and numerous attractions including Oido Island, Sorae Port, and Sihwaho Marine Park among others.


Chungcheongnam-do(Gongju-si)

Gongju Rest Area on the Daejeon-bound Expressway


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The Jeongdongjin area became famous after the filming of the wildly popular drama, ‘Sandglass.’ The festival attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year and tickets for the special, ‘Sunrise Train’ to Jeongdongjin usually see out months before the festival. Scenic pine trees, the emerald-blue sea, majestic cliffs, a tranquil coast, and rustic railways make Jeongdongjin one of the top tourist destinations in Korea.


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Every New Year’s Day, Samcheok-si holds a sunrise festival on New Millennium Boulevard to celebrate the first sunrise of the New Year. The sunrise festival will start with concerts and fireworks and when the sun rises, there will be more events such as a sunrise meditation, unveiling of the Wishing Bell, bell tolling ceremony, a new year’s message of hope, and releasing balloons of many colors attached with wishes.


Jeollanam-do(Gwangyang-si)

Harbour Bridge Hotel, located in Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do, is a business hotel that provides homely comforts in all its guestrooms and the best business environment for national and international guests. Gwangyang Steel Mill and Gwangyang City Hall are in the vicinity of the hotel, and Yi Sun-Sin Bridge, which can be seen from the hotel, offers a fast shortcut to Yeosu. Gwangyang-style bulgogi and a trip to the neighboring cities of Yeosu and Suncheon are highly recommended.


Gangwon-do(Donghae-si)

Donganjae, a traditional Korean style house located near the beach in Donghae City of Gangwon-do, was opened in June 2018. The traditional Korean style house is equipped with modern facilities for convenience while still maintaining the elegant mood of a traditional house. The rooms are located in 5 traditional buildings. The foot bath in the garden gives the feel of a pool villa. Each of the 5 independent buildings (named Mureung, Duta, Chooam, Mukho, and Mangsang to accommodate 3-4 guests in each building) has an upper floor of which the three sides can be opened to command an unobstructed view. The outdoor foot bath in the center of the garden with pine trees relieves fatigue, and the soothing scent of pine trees completes the ambiance. It is possible to cook food in the room. Each room also has a bathroom equipped with bidet and a shower booth. The recently constructed buildings are also handicapped-friendly. There is a parking space exclusive for these guests. There is also no raised spot at the gate and the threshold is made very low for easy entrance and exit. Various tools such as Tuho, Yut, Jegi, and top are ready for playing traditional games. You can likewise try wearing hanbok, Korean traditional clothes. The nearby tourist attractions include Cheongok Natural Cave, Chooam Chotdaebawi Rock, Mangsang Beach, Mukho Por,t and Mukho Lighthouse. There is a walking path behind the pension in the pine forest.