Jeollabuk-do(Namwon-si)

Located in Namwon, the birthplace of gugak (Korean classical music), the Chunhyang Culture & Art Center was established to preserve and promote the cultural asset, while providing spaces for art and culture.


Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si)

Home plus Ilsan Branch is located in close proximity to Lake Park, the MBC broadcasting station, Hallyu World and KINTEX, providing easy access. Shelves have been organized to better assist foreign tourists and information services are provided in foreign languages.


Jeollabuk-do(Namwon-si)

‘Honbul’ is an epic novel written about three generations of women from the Namwon Lee clan living under the rule of the Japanese in the 1930s. The word ‘Honbul’ literally means ‘a torch of the soul’ and refers to the indomitable spirits of the women that persevered through hard times. The novel was written by the late Choi Myeong-hee over the period of 17 years and remains a much celebrated novel. Sangsin Village and Nobong Village in Namwon-si were the author’s hometown and served as the background of the novel ‘Honbul’. Located inside the village is a traditional Korean house that is an example of yangban (noble class) architecture and the Honbul Literary House, where visitors have an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the novel ‘Hobul’. At the entrance of Nobong Village stands a pair of jangseungs (Korean traditional totem poles), welcoming visitors inside.


Ulsan(Ulju-gun)

Ganwolsan Mountain is a popular destination for hikers in the Ulsan and Busan area as well as other regions of Gyengsangnam-do Province. In early August, the reeds and lilies near the summit create a splendid view. To the west, the deep Naerijeong and Wangbonggol valleys channel clean water to Baenaegol Valley. From the Ganwol Gogae Ridge, follow the Singallo Path to Wanbonggol towards Paraeso Falls. There you will find a cave called Jungnimgul, which is sacred Catholic ground often visited by the Catholic faithful. The first church built by Catholics in the Yeongnam region to escape persecution is found in Buldanggol (Ganwolgol) Valley in Ganwolsan Mountain area. The tomb of Kim Agatha who died in persecution is also in the Ganwolgol Valley.


Gyeonggi-do(Yangpyeong-gun)

Opened in 2004, the Hangang River Eco Learning Center is situated on the Namhangang Riverside. The site used to be a sandpit before it was turned into a wetland. Effluent from wastewater treatment plants, which in the past was released directly into the Hangang River, now passes through several ponds with various aquatic plants and a one kilometer-long waterway so that it can be naturally purified. This has contributed to an improvement in the water quality of the Hangang River. The learning center was built to restore the Namhangang Riverside area, which was destroyed due to sand extraction, and to restore its natural ecology of willow trees, reeds, and birds. The center organizes a number of ecological excursion programs for children.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Tongyeong-si)

This hotel is located by the shores of Tongyeong, the “Naples of the East,” and lives up to its name with its view of the sea. It faces a small island called Ido Island, which blends in with the scenery to offer a spectacular view. It can be reached by foot in 8 min from Tongyeong Bus Terminal, but guests also have access to the pickup service offered by the hotel. The other strength of the hotel is that the building also contains a restaurant specializing in sliced raw fish. There are 30 rooms in total, all non-smoking, with three types of Standard, Special (Ocean View), VIP (Ocean View). Special rooms come with a balcony and a view of the sea, while the VIP room has a whirlpool bathtub. There are supermarkets, parks, and a police station located nearby the hotel. Tongyeong’s sights such as Dongpirang Mural Village, Seopirang Village, Tongyeong Jungang Market, and Chungmu Gimbap Street are reachable in 15 min by car.


Jeollabuk-do(Imsil-gun)

Chwirakwon is a hanok stay program in Pilbong Culture Village offered by the Association for Preservation of Pilbong Farmer's Music of Imsil. In Chwirakwon, there are rooms for two, three, five, and group guests. There is a total of 11 guest rooms. Although it is a hanok house, each room has an en suite bathroom with shower facilities for greater convenience. There is a total of three guest rooms for two people. These guest rooms are studios and do not come with a kitchen. There are two four-guest rooms. The Naedeurimbang room has a bathroom as well as a self-contained kitchen where you can cook. In comparison, the Sachaebang room does not have a kitchen. There are two five-guest rooms. The Ochaebang room has two rooms while the Yukchaebang room is a studio without a kitchen. There are three eight-guest rooms, which have slightly different interior designs. Woenangsori is a separate hanok house that has two bed rooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom. The Chilchaebang room has two rooms and the Dadeuraegibang room has three rooms. Both rooms have kitchens where you can cook. The Anchaebang room, which is the largest private hanok house in Chwirakwon is large enough to accommodate 13 guests. It has two bathrooms, two bed rooms, an attic, and a self-contained kitchen fully equipped with kitchen appliances. All of the guest rooms have basic amenities such as a refrigerator, an electric kettle, and a hair dryer. In addition, you can dine at restaurants in Pilbong Culture Village with prior reservation. The guesthouse also rents barbecue grills. Pilbong Culture Village is full of things to see and enjoy. There are Pilbong Cultural Center, Pilbong Small Library, Daedonggwan (an indoor performance stage), Gutsandae (an outdoor performance stage), Pungryumadang, and Hanokmadang. Perforamces of Pilbong farmer's music of Imsil is held here every Thursday to Saturday. You can also relax in Good Cafe and Jeongja Yeoyujeong. Tourist spots near the guesthouse that are worth a visit include Okjeongho Lake, and Hoemunsan Recreational Forest.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Chilgok-gun)

Gasansanseong Fortress (가산산성) in Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do is located in the middle of Chilgok-gun, between Daegu Metropolitan City and Gumi. Mt. Gasan (901m in elevation) is 10km west of Mt. Palgongsan. Because it boasts seven peaks, the mountain was called, ‘Chilbongsan.’ After enduring large wars including the Imjinwaeran (Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592) and the Byeongjahoran (Chinese invasion of Korea in 1636), the Joseon rulers built a fortress over the course of 100 years in the mid Joseon period to aid in Korea’s defense. It is Korea’s only three-layered fortress, consisting of inner, outer and central walls. The flat Gasanbawi Rock (가산바위) at the mountain’s peak, which is large enough to accommodate 100 people at a time, offers a great view of Daegu Metropolitan City. * Structure – Stone fortress encircling a valley, strategic fortress * Size and date - Inner wall: 4.0km (17-18th (1640) and 26th (1648) year of King Injo’s reign) - Outer wall: 3.0km (26-27th (1701) year of King Sukjong’s reign) - Central wall: 0.6km (17th (1741) year of King Yeongjo’s reign)