Jeollanam-do(Boseong-gun)

Chunwoon Seo-ok is a traditional Korean house located in Boseong-ri, Boseong-eup, near Boseong-gun Office. It is very nice to look around the garden as the remodeling of the 150-year-old cultural asset makes the hanok building itself antique. Filled with trees, flowers, and stone pieces, it’s definitely a welcome respite from the usual busy life. There are six rooms including the main building: Chodangchae, Sokgoksil, Seonjeoksil, Hyobongsil, and Seoljusil. Songgok, Seokjeon, Hyobong, and Seoljusil are convenient because they have a clean bathroom attached to single rooms. Outside, guests can take advantage of a large yard, a pavilion, and an outdoor barbecue area. The Chunokseohok is located in Boseong-eup. It takes about 15 minutes by car to reach the entrance of Daehan Dawon, famous for tea fields; 15 minutes to the Korea Tea Museum; 17 minutes to Bot Jaejak resting place, where visitors can enjoy the view of tea fields unfolding down the hill; and 25 minutes to Yulpo Beach.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

It is a place where you can enjoy mackerel and various side dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The most famous menu is grilled salted mackerel.


Gangwon-do(Yanggu-gun)

Paroho is a man-made lake that was completed in 1943. The lake was created due to the construction of a hydraulic power plant in Hwacheon during Japanese colonial rule. The name was given after President Syngman Rhee designated a plaque in his own handwriting naming the body of water ‘Paroho Lake.’ The power plant has a generation capacity of 105,000 kilowatts, and the lake is one of the top fishing grounds in Korea as it is abundant in freshwater fish. The area boasts several splendid views and a former President built his country home on the lake. Relics from the Stone Age and New Stone Age were found to be well preserved in the area. Twenty-one dolmens were found on the lake grounds, as well as 4,000 pieces of Prehistoric relics used during Paleolithic age, drawing interest from the academic field. Recently, habitats of mandarin ducks, a national natural monument, were found near the Paroho lakeside.


Gangwon-do(Goseong-gun)

After the TV miniseries Gaeul Donghwa (Autumn in My Heart) was filmed, many people come to visit this old abandoned elementary school to get a better feeling about the drama. Actually, the school is the studio of the famous potter Jeong Jae-Nam who is also the wife of the renowned novelist Kim Ha-In. If you ever visit this small school in Gangwon-do, you can experience a sophisticated cultural atmosphere filled with books and pottery in harmony with the lingering sentiment of Gaeul Donghwa (Autumn in My Heart). You can take a tour around the school or even make your own pottery.


Jeollanam-do(Gokseong-gun)

Gokseong Gangbit Town Pension’s charm lies in its exotic scenery. A mountain ridge with a dense pine forest screens the back of the pension complex, while a tranquil sight of a river flowing leisurely can be seen at the front. The interiors of the pension’s two-story European-style buildings are styled in wooden “hanok,” bringing the best of both worlds. There are 84 rooms in total, ranging from studio types optimal for 2 people to 5–6 two-room units for families, and 100 m2 detached pension houses. The rooms are divided into two areas, namely cooking and noncooking, with the former supplied with an induction stove, pots, bowls, and cooking utensils for simple cuisines. On-site facilities include an outdoor barbeque site, a convenience store, ping pong table, coffee shop, culture hall with sound systems, and a training hall with a capacity of 200 people. An inflatable children’s pool opens every summer for family travelers. Guests can make a reservation at least two days in advance for a homemade Korean breakfast table prepared by the people of the village. The pension is also close to Gokseong’s major tourist sites. Amnok Recreation Area, Taeansa Temple, and Seomjingang Observatory are all located about a 10–20 min drive away, while Seomjingang Train Village is 25 min from the pension by car. The pension offers a free pickup service to the Jukgok-myeon area that is about a kilometer away from the pension. Moreover, National Road No. 17, which the guests traverse on their way to the pension, is famous for its great scenery.


Jeollanam-do(Yeonggwang-gun)


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Gangneung Culture & Art Center is a cultural facility located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do Province. The center opened on Jan 30th, 1992 through the local municipal office in order to provide cultural events for local residents and to advance local culture & art. The facility has a grand theater, small theater, exhibition hall, and outdoor show room. Every year, a variety of programs such as theater, music, dance and other cultural performances are held along with diverse exhibitions and educational and training programs.


Gangwon-do(Goseong-gun)

Hani Lavender Farm was opened on a 33,000㎡ plot of land in 2006 by Ha Deok-ho, the "lavendar missionary." Mr. Ha originally operated an herb shop in Gyeonggi-do but moved to Goseong to grown his own lavendar for use in products. The area of the farm has the ideal condition for lavender to grow.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

"Jain Hoetjip" is a restaurant that has been serving raw fish for over 30 years. Along with the natural raw fish menu, the restaurant also offers , hard-boiled food, and more. Fresh seafood is delivered from the Donghaean Blue Belt area everyday including Daejin, Gajin, Namae, Geumjin, and Jukbyeon Port , for great tasting raw fish.


Seoul(Seodaemun-gu)

Nanhyang is a Chinese restaurant, decorated with glamorous and bright European-style ambience. Nine individual rooms that can accommodate up to 4 to 70 people surround the round-shape hall perfect for gatherings of varing purposes, such as a first birthday party, or a sixtith birthday party. Depending on the kind of party, visitors can use the room upon prior reservation. The staff who all have hotel-related working experience are trained to give the best service along with restaurant's reasonably priced dishes. The chef is a professional in Chinese cuisine and has worked in Shilla Hotel, Ambassador Hotel, as well as 6 years of working experience at Baeknihyang of the 63 building since opening for about 30 years. The restaurant strictly uses only fresh ingredients and makes an effort in reducing the Chinese dish’s oiliness, adding natural seasonings, sauces and vegetable oils to cut back on the over-oily taste that often accompanies Chinese dishes.