Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

The guestrooms of Palm Valley Resort, which consists of a large-scale gigantic pool with a wide open view of the ocean, and 9 private pool villas, are: Cocos Vill, Camellia Vill, Camellia Pool Vill, Ocean Vill, and Washington Vill. All rooms boast of high quality luxurious interior and finishing made with Japanese Cypress, natural bamboo known to be effective for atopic dermatitis, and a high ceiling above 5m-9m from the floor. In the grass yard is an open-air spa filled with natural mineral aquifer water sprung from 150m below, and every room has Jacuzzi and a screen with with which you may enjoy movies and TV programs while lounging in the tub. The resort is adjacent to Jungmun Resort in Seogwipo, on the southern coast of Jeju Island. Palm trees line the resort, with lush green forest set behind them. This is complemented by the island’s blue skies and azure waters of the sea out ahead.


Gyeonggi-do(Yongin-si)

Hotel California, located in the center of Yongin, a city of history and culture, is a business hotel equipped with comfortable and clean guest rooms and various auxiliary facilities. Breakfast is also provided to guests free of charge. Surrounding tourist attractions include Everland, Korea’s largest theme park, Caribbean Bay, Korean Folk Village, Hantaek Botanical Gardens, and a ski resort, while a bus terminal, cinema, and various shopping centers are within easy reach from the hotel.


Jeollanam-do(Wando-gun)

Located about 12㎞ off the southwestern coast of Korea, Bogildo Island is accessible by ferry from both Wando-gun and Haenam-gun in Jeollanam-do Province. The island features fishing villages, hiking trails, beaches, evergreen forests as well as several historic buildings and gardens. Furthermore, nearby attractions include Nohwado Island, which is connected to Bogildo by bridge, and Suando Island. Surrounded by blue sea, Bogildo is considered the gem of all islands in this area. Island History The first people to set foot on Bogildo Island are Confucian scholars during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The relics of two such men, 17th century poet Yun Seon-do and politician Uam Song Si-yeol, still remain on the island. Yun had been on his way to Jeju Island when he stopped on Bogildo, and was so taken aback by its beauty that he ended up living on the island. He built and resided in the Buyongdong gardens, which have been well-preserved to this day. Uam Song had also been on his way to Jeju Island, when the boat stopped on Bogildo. Here, Uam Song carved a famous poem into a rock, which can still be seen today.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Miryang-si)

Located in Naeil-dong in Miryang, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, Aranggak Pavilion sits in a bamboo forest. It is said to have been built to appease the spirit of a young woman named Arang, who met an unfortunate death. According to legend, Arang was mistakenly killed by a low-ranking officer who had loved her and tried to hug her. After her death, she becomes a ghost and appears to every district magistrate (highest-ranking officer in a region) to appeal for the investigation of her unfair death, but each district magistrate dies of a heart attack. Then, a new district magistrate by the name Lee is dispatched to the area. Unlike his predecessors, Lee listens to the story of the ghost and finds the low-ranked officer who had killed her and punishes him. He found Arang’s body and holded a religious ceremony on her behalf. Aranggak was also built in her memory. Every year, an event called Arangje is held on April 16 by the lunar calendar in Aranggak Pavilion. Young maidens dressed in white hanbok perform a religious ceremony to soothe the sorrow of Arang. There is also a saying that the spirit of Arang will preserve the love of those couples who visit the pavilion together.


Incheon(Jung-gu)


Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

This hanok (traditional Korean house) hotel combines the unique aesthetics of hanok and modern comfort. Its location near Jeonju Hanok Village, the central point of Jeonju tourism, gives it excellent access to destinations in Jeonju. As evident from its name, the hotel promises a comfortable stay in a hanok since its opening in 2018. The hotel complex stands on a plot of land spanning 19,840 m2, containing 11 residential buildings that are named after the Joseon kings and other facilities. The building Sukjonggwan contains four rooms. Each room is a self-contained unit made up of bedrooms and restrooms, furnished with a combination of hanok’s unique charms and modern comfort. Grade 1 Gold and Silver Rooms in particular have two beds and a whirlpool bathtub for the comfort of the guests. The view of the wooden exposed beams (Gold Room) speaks to the unique characteristics of hanok, while wooden pieces of furniture give the room an elegant finish. The scenery beyond the window wall is also the pride of the hotel. The hotel has about 150 parking spots, a hanok cafe, and the Convention Center with spaces such as Daejanggeum Hall, Saimdang Hall, Chungmugong Hall, and Hunminjeongeum Hall. Samtaegeuk and Samjogo Restaurants are designated as COVID-19 Safe Restaurants by the city of Jeonju. It takes only 10 min by car to reach most tourist sites in Jeonju Hanok Village.


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)  


Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

Hwangtobang Motel is located in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do Province, where the Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea was held. Dong suncheon IC and Yeosu Airport are just 5 minutes’ drive from the motel, while Yeosu Terminal and Yeocheon Station are 30 minutes away by car. Guests can get to Geomundo, Baekdo and Odongdo Islands by ferry and enjoy a wetland experience at Yeojaman Bay. They can also enjoy the beautiful sunrise at Hyangiram Hermitage. Other things to see include the Jinnamgwan Guesthouse, a historic site related to Admiral Yi Sun-sin, as well as Dolsandaegyo Bridge. Yeosu’s special local dishes include Raw Red Tongue Sole, Leaf Mustard Kimchi, Korean Set Menu with Soy Sauce Marinated Crab, Grilled Oysters, and Grilled Belted beard grunt.


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.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Pohang-si)

The Homigot Octopus Festival is an annual festival held at the end of April. Visitors can enjoy freshly caught octopus from the East Sea. Various programs and events will be also be held including watching sunrise on a boat, octopus auction, etc.