Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) , suwon

Changnyeongmun Gate, the eastern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, is similar in shape and size to Hwaseomun Gate to the east. The main item of interest on this gate is the nameplate attached to the left of the gate. While the names carved into the polished granite at the other three main gates have become obscure over time, the nameplate at Changnyeongmun Gate is still clearly visable.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Bonghwangdae is an ancient tomb of Silla located in the tomb cluster of Nodong-dong. The tomb is an impressive 82 meters in diameter and 22 meters in x_height, making it look more like a hill than a tomb due to its humongous size. Though said to be the tomb of a king, this has not been verified since the tomb has never been excavated. The name “Bonghwang” (meaning “phoenix”) comes from the legend of Wanggeon and the geomancer. Wanggeon was waiting for the fall of the Silla Kingdom and decided to seek the help of a geomancer. The geomancer said that the kingdom of Silla was shaped like a ship and that this “ship” must sink in order for the kingdom to fall. After promising Wanggeon that he could sink the ship of Silla, the geomancer sought an audience with the king of Silla. The geomancer told the king that the land of Silla resembled the shape of the Bonghwang (phoenix) and that the bird was about to fly away, which would bring about the ruin of the kingdom. The king, who had been worrying about domestic affairs, believed the geomancer and asked him for a solution. The geomancer told the king that if he made a hill that looked like an egg at the capital city, the “bird” wouldn’t fly away, but would stay to protect her egg and the kingdom. As a result, the king made of lot of ancient tombs, one of which was the sizable Bonghwangdae Tomb. Legend has it that Silla truly was shaped like a ship, not a phoenix, and all these tombs symbolized the “overloading” of the ship, leading to the eventual ruin of the kingdom. After the fall of Silla, Wanggeon rose to power and later became the founder of the Goryeo Dynasty.


Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

The K Hotel Seoul, located in Yangjae-dong, features a new concept for resting and culture, combining art and nature together for urban-based people. With 252 rooms as well as an art hall, large banquet hall, convention center, and avenue hall, it is full of not just rest but plenty of fun as well. Twenty-nine banquet halls of different sizes make this hotel perfect for large conferences, international events, seminars and other events.The hotel is conveniently located a five-minute walk from Yangjae Citizen’s Forest Station (Sinbundang Line), giving it easy access to public transportation. From Yangjae Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), guests can get to the hotel by the hotel shuttle bus. Also, an airport coach bus takes guests to the hotel lobby from Incheon International Airport. As for the parking lot, it can accommodate up to 1,200 cars in the parking area throughout the basement level and above ground levels, adding to its capacity to hold large events.


Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Cheongchoho Lake is a lagoon that is connected to the East Sea, with an area of 1.3 Km2 and an approximate circumference of 5 Km. Located in the center of the city, the lake can be viewed easily from downtown Sokcho. Adjacent to Cheongchoho Lake, one of Sokcho’s 8 must-sees, is the Expo Tower, Expo World, and Expo Excursion Steamer. These were constructed for the 1999 Gangwon International Tourism Expo. The Expo tower rises 73.4 meters high with an observatory. An I-MAX theater is located in Expo World and an Ecology Park is nearby. Additionally, the Expo Excursion Steamer can be taken around the entire lake for great views of the surrounding area.  


Busan(Jung-gu)

As the name implies, Hillside Tourist Hotel gives the impression of a vacation home built on top of a hill with a beautiful view of the surroundings. And the hotel actually provides a magnificent view of Oryuk and Jeolyeong Islands.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Gyeongju East Palace Garden re-creates Korea's first zoo and botanical garden in the image of a modern Donggung Palace and Woliji Pond. The garden is comprised of botanical garden, agricultural experience facility and Bird Park. In particular, the greenhouses in the botanical garden are built with the design of traditional building from the Silla period but are made entirely of glass, providing this garden with a unique atmosphere.


Incheon(Seo-gu) , Incheon Center

Opened in October 2007, National Institute of Biological Resources has the largest collection preservation facilities in Asia. The institute collects, preserves, manages, and conducts research on biological resources with the aim of growing into a biological resource hub of North East Asia.The institute is comprised of the spine-shaped collections and research centers and the leaf-shaped exhibition and education centers. The exhibition hall has 3,905 specimens of 1,287 native species on display. Korea's diverse ecosystems are recreated as highly detailed dioramas at the exhibition hall. A small restaurant is located inside the research center, and the extensive grass field in front of the institute provides an ideal picnic spot.


Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , SinJeju

As the largest hotel on Jeju Island, Jeju Grand Hotel in the Sin (New) Jeju district features 490 Western-style and 22 Korean-style guestrooms, and numerous subsidiary facilities including a casino, a health club, an outdoor swimming pool, a night club, a shopping arcade, a medical office and a business center. In addition, the Ora Country Club, a 36-hole golf course run by the hotel, as well as the largest duty free shop in Jeju can also be found at the hotel.


Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si) , DMZ•Panmunjeom

Camp Greaves is the returned place as of August 2007 after US Army Force withdrawal in 1997. It was a camp base for the 506th US Second Infantry Division for about 50 years after the ceasefire agreement of Korean War. An accommodation for officers, living hall, physical activity hall and several other army facilities remained intact, and are considered to be the 'Modern Cultural Heritage' cultural assets. The camp turned into a peace and security experience facility, and it is located just about 2km away from the DMZ. It is also the first youth hostel to be located within a restricted area for civilians in Paju city. An entire building of the US Army officer’s accommodation was remodeled into youth hostel and it can accommodate up to 240 guests. The hostel is comprised of an office room and a small auditorium on the first floor and rooms on the second through third floors, and a large auditorium on the fourth floor. To fulfill every need of the visitors, the camp offers diverse programs such as Security OX Quiz, making mini jangseung (totem pole), sotdae (wooden pole), camp playing activity, 'Challenge DMZ Golden Bell', and other exciting programs.


Busan(Jung-gu)

For the past 25 years, Wedding Yeojin has provided customers with high-quality hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) and bedding items. Hanbok are available at reasonable prices and can also be rented out for special occasions.