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Wooyang Art Museum
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Wooyang Art Museum, located in the Bomun Tourist Complex, is a private gallery of modern art established in 1991. The collections of major modern and contemporary artists are on display. The museum targets famous modern art collections and retrospective exhibitions of artists in the middle of their careers. Nearly 450 pieces of European and American sculptures, paintings, and photographs from the 1960s, along with leading collections of Korean modernist art from the 1970s, are displayed in Wooyang Art Museum. In particular, modern Eastern European art and decorative art collections, a rarity in Korea, are on display here. The place has also beeb showcasing modern and contemporary art from a historical perspective through a large-scale international exhibition, and plans to hold a special exhibition for renowned domestic and foreign artists in the middle of their careers who have suggested art trends ahead of their time. Furthermore, various lecture and exhibitions have been held to meet the diverse needs of local citizens, making Wooyang Art Museum a major cultural center in the community.

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Suraksan Mountain
Seoul(Nowon-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

Along with the other great mountains near Seoul, Suraksan Mountain has its own unique beauty throughout the year. Its cluster of small peaks is reminiscent of Seorak or Wolchul mountains and among its valleys and peaks, a number of treasures unfold. As you explore the mountain and the surrounding area, you’ll discover Geunnyu, Eunnyu, and Ongnyu waterfalls, Heungguksa Temple (Silla Kingdom), Seongnimsa Temples (Joseon Dynasty), and Gwesanjeong Pavillion.One of the most popular hiking courses on Suraksan Mt. is the one that starts from Danggogae Station (Subway Line 4) and passes Hangnimsa Temple and Yongguram. In the springtime, the ridge between Suraksan Mt. and Buramsan Mt. is covered with gorgeous royal azalea blossoms.Suraksan Mountain is located on the border of Seoul, Eujeongbu-si and Byeolnae-myeon, Namyangju-si. Buramsan Mountain is located to the south of Suraksan Mountain and Dobongsan Mountain rises up to the west. Suraksan Mountain is easily accessible via public transportation and is a popular daytrip for residents of Seoul.

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Yongin Recreational Forest
Gyeonggi-do(Yongin-si) , Yongin

Yongin Recreational Forest (162ha) is perched on the southern foothills of Jeonggwangsan Mountain (562 meters high) in Chobu-ri, Mohyeong-myeon, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do. The recreational forest houses a variety of facilities and nature experience zones that were carefully constructed to cause minimum disruption to Mother Nature while providing maximum comfort to visitors.Facilities include the House of the Forest (forest accommodations), camping zone, meeting rooms, children’s playground, and tracking/walking paths. The forest is the perfect place for busy urbanites to take a rest and families and officemates to get together and reconnect.

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Ibis Ambassador Suwon
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) , suwon

Located at the center of the historic city of Suwon in Gyeonggi-do Province, Ibis Ambassador Suwon is the first and the only international hotel in Gyeonggi-do. 240 guestrooms are equipped with modern comforts such as free internet service, a LCD screen TV, a bidet, and an in-room safe, while subsidiary facilities include a fitness center and a sauna.One of the big features of the Ibis Ambassador Suwon is the separated management system. Guestrooms are operated by Ibis Hotel, while wedding and convention management is handled by Novotel hotel chain. Both are included in Accor Ambassador Group.As for the guestroom operation, in order to provide high-quality, customized service at affordable prices, Ibis Ambassador cut out unnecessary services such as bell men, door men, and valet parking services, while the remaining services and facilities are tailored to meet the customers’ expectations about comfortable accommodation.Meanwhile, a wedding and convention center offers four meeting rooms equipped with the latest facilities, three wedding halls ready to hold special wedding ceremonies, and convention halls that come with luxurious facilities and service.The Ibis Ambassador has a parking lot with 373 spaces, the largest one in Suwon. A restaurant called ‘Provence’ offers 120 international dishes. On the first floor, ‘Le Parisien’ bar offers guests affordable wine and beer as well as live band performances in a comfortable and romantic French ambience.

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Suncheonman Bay National Garden
Jeollanam-do(Suncheon-si)

The Suncheon Bay Garden was established in order to turn 1.12 square kilometers of natural habitat into a conservation area, where it houses over 505 species of trees and 113 species of flowers. Especially, the numerous groups of tulips and royal azaleas are truly a sight to see. In addition, the nearby 30,000-square-meter field of canola flowers is in full bloom in May, which creates a beautiful yellow "wave" of color and trees make a great shades of canopy for the area. Getting there is fairly easy as buses and an unmanned shuttle train (PRT) opened along with the Suncheon Bay Garden and Suncheon Literature Center district (4.64 km) are available for service. Visitors can hop on the PRT and go to the literature center, then also ride the train along the 1.2-kilometer stretch of reeds to Mujingyo Bridge.

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Busan National Science Museum (국립부산과학관)
Busan(Gijang-gun)

Busan National Science Museum was built to spread science culture and give a chance for anyone interested in science to enjoy everything science has to offer. With a theme around the nearby cities of Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongsangnam-do region, the main theme of the museum consists of vehicles, space ships, nuclear energy and more. The museum aims to promote futher understanding of science to the masses.

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Gwanmunsa Temple
Seoul(Seocho-gu)

Located at the foot of Umyeonsan Mountain in Umyeon-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Gwanmunsa Temple had its ground-breaking ceremony in 1993 and construction was completed in October, 1998. The temple site has a total area 6,700 pyeong (22,148.76㎡) with 7 ground levels and 4 basement levels. The temple was constructed with a mixture of modern and traditional Buddhism architecture forms. Inside the temple, cutting-edge facilities are used for various cultural events, conferences, and sacred ceremonies. Located near Cheonggyesan Mountain, Umyeonsan Mountain, and Yangjaecheon Stream, the temple is near many natural spots visitors can enjoy. In particular, Umyeonsan Mountain (alt. 293m) where Gwanmunsa Temple is located gets its name as the mountain is shaped like a sprawling cow (the Chinese character 'U' (우) means cow). The temple site was chosen as it is considered an auspicious area. Designated as a City Park and managed by Seoul-si, Umyeonsan Mountain has several valleys with clear small fountains and a dense forest with a variety of animals and plants.

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HANAM PIG Korean BBQ Dining Bar (Itaewon Branch)
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Korea's most beloved Korean BBQ chain, diners can enjoy quality BBQ and great service at HANAM PIG. The pork used at HANAM PIG is sourced from eco-friendly farms and the restaurant's charcoal is imported from Indonesia's best natural charcoal suppliers. As a result, the pork's natural flavor comes through. Patrons can also choose from a drinks menu featuring wine, whiskey, and cocktails to enjoy with their meals.  

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Migliore - Busan Branch
Busan(Busanjin-gu)

The Dongdaemun Market area has spawned many super-sized wholesale clothing malls that are spreading across Korea. Migliore, a successful fashion mall in Seoul, has also entered Busan. Migliore Busan offers a large selection of clothes and fashion accessories, but there are plenty of other facilities available that will keep you busy, such as a movie theater, food court, video arcade, music store, and bookstore. Migliore Busan is located in Seomyeon, an area known as the heart of Busan in terms of transportation, distribution, population, and entertainment facilities. The Seomyeon subway station is also the transfer station for lines no.1 and no.2. The station is surrounded by an underground shopping mall where you can shop for clothes, accessories, and cosmetics, while restaurants, theaters, and stationery stores are clustered around the Daehwa Department Store nearby. There are also many restaurants and stores for Japanese tourists located around the Lotte Department Store, which stands on the west side of the subway station. The wholesale clothing market sits on the south side of the station, along with the CGV Theater and an enormous outlet mart. Lastly, the Migliore Fashion Mall is conveniently connected to the Seomyeon subway station.

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Royal Tomb of King Muyeol- Stele for King Taejong Muyeol
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

This is the Royal Tomb of King Muyeol (무열왕릉) the 29th of the Silla Kingdom (654-661). He allied his forces with those of the Chinese Tang Dynasty and unified the Korean peninsula. This large tomb is 114 meters in circumference and 8.7 meters in x_height. Natural stones were piled on the bottom of the tomb, and they remain buried underground. The monument stone is gone, leaving only the turtle-shaped base stone and the dragon-carved head stone. Carved in relief is the inscription “Taejongmuyeolwangneungbi” (태종무열왕릉비), which indicates the owner of this monument.

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