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Missionary Wilson's House
Gwangju(Nam-gu)

Missionary Wilson’s House is a two-story brick building that sits upon the eastern foothills of Yangnimsan Mountain. Known as the oldest surviving Western-style house in Gwangju, the house is an icon of modern culture and architecture in Korea. The house was built by an American missionary named Wilson in the 1920s (exact date unknown) and was the home of the Wilson family while they stayed in Korea. When the family completed their work in Korea, they sold the house for a very cheap price with the stipulation that the house continued to be used for missionary purposes. The house fell into the possession of the General Assembly of Chonnam Presbyterian Church of Korea in 1986 and now serves as the home office for the Presbyterian Church of Korea.The square-shaped house consists of a living room, a family room, a kitchen, and a bathroom (1F), several bedrooms (2F), and storage areas and a boiler room (B1). The fact that the entrance of the house faces east is said to be a result of the prevailing architectural culture of Korea at that time. A Netherland-style house built with 55-milimeter thick, gray bricks, the first and second stories are delineated on the exterior with an eye-catching band of bricks.

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Ganghwa Ginseng Center
Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) , Ganghwado Island

The cultivation of Ganghwa ginseng began during the era of King Gojong (1232 A.D.) of the Goryeo Dynasty. In 1920, Ganghwado Island was designated a special district for ginseng cultivation. At the onset of the Korean War (1950-1953), the people of Gaeseong City (the birthplace of ginseng cultivation) took refuge on Ganghwado Island and began to cultivate ginseng on a large scale, which was the beginning of the production of the famous 6-year-old root of ginseng.  Ganghwado Island has the optimal environment for ginseng cultivation with clay soil, sandy loam, and a cool climate condition influenced by onshore winds. The thick root of a Ganghwa ginseng does not have any inside cavity or white interior. This is how Ganghwa became a leading producer of the 6-year-old root, which has a high rate of red ginseng extract, cheonji.  Ganghwa Ginseng Center handles quality ginseng guaranteed in its cultivation, processing, and distribution, owing to the utmost care exerted to provide safe and reliable products. Fax  +82-32-933-5004 Structure Size  53 stores Operating Hours  09:00-20:00 Closed  Third Monday of each month Convenient Facilities  Restaurants, restrooms Parking Facilities  60 parking spaces Restrooms  Available Credit Cards  Accepted Baby Stroller Rental Services  Not available Pets  Not permitted  

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Jindo Dog
Jeollanam-do(Jindo-gun)

The most beloved breed of dog in Korea is the Jindo Dog (진도개), named after the island from which they are said to originate. The breed has been designated a national treasure, and great efforts are made to keep the bloodline pure. For example, any non-Jindo dog that comes to Jindo Island must be sterile. Jindos were originally hunting dogs, raised to take down small to large sized prey. They are known for their extreme loyalty and keen homing sense. Traditionally Koreans hunted without guns, instead taking with them a pack of Jindos. After making a kill, one dog promptly returns to the master while the others stand guard over the prey. The Jindo dog is registered with the Federation Cynologique Internationale and the British Kennel Club.

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Mum Aroy Hongdae Branch
Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

Mum Aroy, a term in Thai which means “extremely delicious,” is a restaurant that specializes in Thai cuisine. The interior as well as props used in the restaurant are carefully designed to make customers feel as if they are dining at a local restaurant in Thailand. Operating Hours  11:30-22:30 (Last order 21:30) * Break time: Weekdays 15:00-17:00, Weekends 15:30-16:30 Menu  Some menu items may differ slightly in price and are subject to change without notice. ㆍPad Thai ㆍTom Yum Goong ㆍTod Mun Goong, etc. Credit Cards  Accepted  

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Dapsimni Antique Art Street
Seoul(Dongdaemun-gu) , Dongdaemun

Dapsimni Antique Art Street is where the travelers can stumble upon good old paintings, antique furniture and pottery, as well as, a variety of household items. These antique shops used to scatter all around the area of Cheonggyecheon Stream 8(pal)-ga, Itaewon, and Ahyeon-dong, wand has now gathered up around dapsimni areas since the mid-1980s. There are about 140 shops lined up along the streets.It is quite fun to browse through antiquities including wooden candlesticks, grandfather clocks, old picture frames, which are usually hard to find in usual stores. This is also the reason to that explains why it not only attracts Koreans but also international visitors to this street. Shops in Insa-dong, also known for the sale of antiqes, typically and mainly sell good quality and expensive antiques, while dapsimni is known for a wide assortment of small items with reasonable prices, starting from a few one thousand won.

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Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum
Gyeonggi-do(Gwangju-si) , Namyangju

The Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum (경기도자박물관) in the Gonjiam special culture zone is the former site where ceramics were produced for the royal households of the Joseon Dynasty for 400 years. The museum specializes in the study of traditional Korean ceramics such as Joseon white porcelain or baekja. It also manages excavation projects, conducts research, and educates the public about the cultural aspects of traditional ceramics.The museum consists of two large exhibition rooms, a special exhibition room, a multi-purpose room, and other smaller rooms. Its auxiliary facilities include a large-scale outdoor sculpture park; kilns heated with firewood; a Korean-style garden; a tea ceremony performance room; and a shopping mall selling ceramics produced in Gwangju. The museum exhibits traditional ceramics from the Joseon Dynasty such as pure white porcelain, blue and white porcelain, white porcelain painted with under-glaze iron-brown, and punch'ong ware, that were all made throughout the Joseon Dynasty’s 500 years of history. The museum also displays works by modern artists, inheritors of Korea’s honorable ceramic tradition. And to fulfill its educational duties, the museum holds special exhibitions that focus on the culture and history of Korea’s traditional ceramics and offers visitors the opportunity to learn about and appreciate Korea’s traditional ceramics that are still being crafted, even today. 

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Yoonssi Milbang Hongdae Branch
Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

Yoonssi Milbang first opened thanks to the owner's passion for food made of flour. It originally specialized in dumplings, but became well known for its hamburger steak. Closed  Mondays Operating Hours  Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-22:00 (Last order 20:30) * Break Time: 15:00-16:00 Menu  Some menu items may differ slightly in price and are subject to change without notice. ㆍHamburger Steak Set ㆍMushroom Toowoomba Pasta ㆍFish Roe Cream Pasta ㆍBacon Kimchi Fried Rice, etc. Credit Cards  Accepted  

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Gongju Hanok Village
Chungcheongnam-do(Gongju-si)

Gongju is called the ‘museum having no roof’ as it is full of various historical sites from the Baekje period. Located between the Royal Tomb of King Muryeong and Gongju National Museum, Gongju Hanok Village is comprised of new-style Korean houses combining new elements with the unique ambience of traditional Korean houses with underfloor heating, a pavilion and various hands-on program to learn about the history of Baekje. Coexisting between traditional and modern, the new-style hanok village opened in 2010, and spans over 9,000 pyeong (29,752.07㎡). There are 6 buildings for groups and 10 buildings for individuals, featuring different facilities. Locker rooms and shower rooms are equipped in the accommodations for groups, perfect for workshops or school trips and the buildings for individual visitors are comprised of three room types, including standard and premium. Tourists can enjoy a friendly atmosphere while walking along the street, displaying folk items and walls with hand-writing. The village offers diverse hands-on programs including their most popular programs, ‘tea story of Baekje’ and ‘making Gongju chestnut cookies’. The tea story of Baekje is a tea ceremony for participants to learn through painting in an easy way. The cookie making program is a tea confectionery program to make traditional snacks with healthy ingredients, a suitable educational experience for children and families. ‘Royal costume experience of Baekje’, ‘book weaving’, ‘making relics of Baekje’ and more are also available at the comfortable hanok houses to get to know the history of Baekje.

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Amnam Park
Busan(Seo-gu)

The magnificent cliffs and tree-lined seaside views of Amnam Park bring the harmony of the bluish-green waters and the forested landscape together. Made into a protected area, entrance was not permitted until its opening to the public in 1996, when visitors could first experience the untouched landscape. In the park one can fish, visit an observatory, and enjoy the walking path and elevated bridge. The abundance of pine trees along the walking path makes for a pleasant stroll; going up to the observatory, this well-forested area offers great views. If it is fishing that you want, here you can fish on the ocean as well as off the fantastically shaped rocks. There is a famous road from Songdo Beach to Amnam Park that is popular for leisurely drives. This drive is about 5 minutes, but for those who want to walk it’s about 20 minutes.

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Amethyst Cavern Park
Gyeongsangnam-do(Namhae-gun)

The Amethyst Cavern Park is the largest man-made cave tourist attraction in Korea. It is made inside a closed amethyst mine. Connected like a labyrinth, the cave is 2.5 kilometers long and about 16,529 square meters wide. The average temperature is between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius year round. Visitors can observe amethyst stones, see exhibitions, and attend a circus performance full of thrills. Outside the cave, visitors can enjoy a snow sleigh during winter, play facilities, ceramic workshop for youths and children, and hands-on learning experiences using sweet potatoes, peanuts, corn, and herbs.

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