TRIPPOSE List

Jukheon Traditional House (죽헌고택)
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si) , Andong・Hahoe・Yeongju

Located near Bongjeongsa Temple of Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, Jukheon Traditional House (146th Folk Heritage of North Gyeongsang Province) was constructed in 1886 by Kim Gajin, an independence activist. Meeting the sunrise from this historical heritage is sure to be the highlight of one’s trip. The house follows the square layout characteristic to the late Joseon period houses. The house itself is surrounded by old pine trees that add to the charm of the house. Jukheon Traditional House has four Korean traditional rooms, namely the 2-person Jukheon Gallery, Study, Elisabeth Room and the 4-person Jukheon Dongnong Room. The house demonstrates the traditional beauty of Korean houses like the wooden platform hall built upon the stone foundations, screens, and roofs with exposed beam. The screens open to the view of the stone fence and the mountains far away. Elizabeth Room was constructed to commemorate the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of United Kingdom to UNESCO World Heritage site Bongjeongsa Temple in 1999. ‘Queen Elizabeth Road’ stretches from the Jukheon Traditional House to the Bongjeongsa Temple, allowing the guests to trace Her Majesty’s visit with their own steps. A mill with a thatched roof, located to the side of the complex, allows the guests to experience the traditional stepping mill. The pillar of the mill building is adorned with flags from all over the world, testifying to the many international visitors who have stayed at the house. Guests can also enjoy a free breakfast of toast, coffee, and other simple fare on the open hall of the building.


화이트캐빈(White Cabin) [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]
Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun) , Pyeongchang・Jeongseon・Yeongwol

Surrounded by the scenic view of mountains and rivers, White Cabin is located in front of Phoenix Park in Pyeongchang, a region 700m above sea level; hence the nickname Happy 700. Have fun in the cool water in summer and enjoy thrilling speed on the ski field in winter. Recommended for those seeking a pleasant, cost-effective tour.


INJE HOTEL
Gangwon-do(Inje-gun) , Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak

Located in Inje-eup, Inje Hotel has 36 rooms in a building with 7 floors above the ground and 2 floors in the basement. In addition to 22 regular rooms, there are VIP Room, large Ondol Room, and Special Room that can be used by different numbers of people and for various occasions. The VIP Room is a twin room equipped with a sofa and table. There is a communal shower facility outside the room that can be used when the bathroom en suite is occupied. There is a Korean restaurant on the first floor. The flower bed and tea table outside the first floor is a great place to rest. A free fax machine and a vending machine for beverage and ramen are located in the lobby. There is also a water purifier with hot water and a microwave that can be used to prepare snacks. Brewed coffee is available all the time. You can have an unobstructed view of Inje town in the lounge on the 7thfloorofthehotel. Being near the Inje Intercity Bus Terminal, Inje Hotel gives a good access to public transportation and tourist attractions such as Inje Mountain Village Folk Museum, Inje Culture & Welfare Center, and Inje Theme Park which are located within 1km from the hotel.


Joseon Wangga (농업회사법인 조선왕가 주식회사)
Gyeonggi-do(Yeoncheon-gun) , Paju・DMZ

Joseon Wangga is a museum hotel built on the basis of Yeomgeundang, an old house of Lee Geun who is the grandson of Emperor Gojong. Yeomgeundang was constructed in 1807 and was moved from Jongno-gu, Seoul, to Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do to keep the architectural heritage of the traditional royal family of Korea. After 5 months of dismantling work, all the roof tiles, crossbeam, rafters, pillars, foundation stones, stylobate stones, terrace stones, etc. were moved to the current place and Joseon Wangga was completed by reassembling the house for 27 months. As a result, the hidden royal house was turned into an open space for everyone to stay and experience. Staying at the royal house is the same as experiencing the culture of the royal family. There are 15 rooms in total and all the rooms are equipped with bathroom, air conditioner, refrigerator, etc. Smoke therapy and making herbal soaps are offered as experiencing programs. A tea ceremony set is prepared in the room, and paid breakfast of Eosuri Bap (Rice mixed with cow parsnip) can be served if a reservation is made in advance. The house can be rented as a place of traditional wedding or workshop. In the garden of the hotel are a small pond and a trail well tended for a rest in nature. Together with the traditional style hotel, 15 sets of royal cabana, a glamping facility, are operated for luxurious camping.


Cleopatra Hotel (클레오파트라호텔)
Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si) , Goyang・Ilsan・Gimpo

Located in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Hotel Cleopatra has elegant rooms and various working facilities which are convenient for business customers going to KINTEX. As it is right near Baekseok Subway Station, it is very easy for guests coming from Seoul to reach the hotel. Nearby tourist attractions include Ilsan Lake Park, Haengjusan Mountain Fortress, Tongildongsan, and Imjingak.


Daebudo Island Paper Art Museum Guesthouse (종이미술관펜션(종이미술관))
Gyeonggi-do(Ansan-si) , Bucheon・Siheung・Ansan (Daebudo)

Daebudo Island Paper Art Museum Guesthouse is located within the Paper Art Museum of Ansan-si Gyeonggi-do. The museum displays artworks of outstanding paper artists from Korea and abroad, and is divided into Paper Sculpture Museum, Children's Museum, and Experience Center. Aside from artwork displays, Paper Art Museum also runs different experience activity programs. In the premises, a nice hanok called the Paper Art Museum Guesthouse is situated as well. The hanok, made from Gangwon pine trees and tiles baked at a temperature over 1000℃, was built using framed structure without using nails. It won the Wooden Building of the Year Award in 2014.There are two unshared buildings, Ilyeonjae and Gyowoldang, which can accommodate 8 - 15 persons. Each building is equipped with indoor toilet, kitchen facilities, air-conditioners and refrigerators. Barbecue facilities are also available when booked in advance. Charcoal and grills are provided at 20,000 won for 10 persons. Paid breakfast is served in the cafe of the Paper Art Museum. Guests may visit the museum free of charge, and participate in art experience program and traditional play experience.


Largo Ville Wave House (Wave House, Garden House) (라르고빌 웨이브하우스(웨이브하우스, 가든하우스))
Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) , Ganghwado Island

Largo Ville Wave House is a hotel-type accommodation recently opened in 2014 in the largo ville resort district of the Ganghwado, Incheon. There are two buildings, Wave House and Garden House, with six types of rooms including Superior, Premier, Standard, and Suites. Compared to the largo ville resort with kitchenette, the Wave House is characterized by cozier interior which renders itself more suitable for couples rather than families. While all the rooms face the sea, the Superior Spa Room boasts a whirlpool bathtub, which is not found in other rooms of the entire largo ville. The spa room, with its full-length window, offers a view of the West Sea to relieve stress. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, Ocean Pool; a restaurant, The Wave; a cafe, largo; an outdoor grassy square; and ballrooms in each building. The Cafe largo has a green grassy square in its front yard and provides a great view of the sea, attracting dating couples looking for a nice course for a walk. Furthermore, unique menus such as potted plant ice cream and cloud latte draw attention. For breakfast, guests can choose to enjoy either Korean food at The Wave, the restaurant in the resort, or morning coffee combo at the Cafe largo.


Dubai Hotel
Gwangju(Seo-gu) , Gwangju Downtown・Yangnim・Dongmyeong

Gwangju Dubai Hotel opened in September 2016. The 13-story building houses 85 rooms of different types such as double, twin rooms, and suites. In all rooms, double beds are king-sized and bathrooms are equipped with a whirlpool bathtub. Each room is decorated uniquely so that visitors can look forward to something new every time they visit. The overall bright and light interior design in white, and the luxurious chandelier and indirect lighting, take the elegance of the hotel to the next level. Valet parking and breakfast are provided without charge; breakfast, which is American buffet with Korean dishes, is served from 7:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. All staff members of Dubai Hotel put cleanness and friendliness first to keep the place pleasant and comfortable. From the hotel, it takes about 10 minutes by car to Gwangju Airport; 15 minutes to KTX/SRT Gwangju Songjeong Station; and 10 minutes to U-Square Gwangju Bus Terminal. Kim Daejung Convention Center and 5·18 Memorial Park are close, and Gwangju City Hall is within walking distance. Trips to nearby regions such as Mokpo, Naju, Muan, and Hampyeong are also easy.


Jeongga Hanok (정가한옥)
Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si) , Jeonju Hanok Village・Wanju

Jeongga Hanok is a space where the traditional beauty of hanok and the modern comfort co-exists. The newly built Hanok is neat and pleasant. When you enter the small cobbled yard, the porch and the eaves will welcome you, and you’ll find that the rooms are filled with delicate wood fragrance. The interior is furnished with Korean cypress trees and red clay. In particular, the Cypress Tree room is all made of cypress trees, from the walls to the ceiling, making guests feel like they are lying in a forest. Maple Room and Ginkgo Tree Room, meanwhile, have attics. Jeongga Hanok faces Jeonju Hanok Village with the Girin-daero in the middle. Hanok Village is just across the road. Major attractions such as Gyeonggijeon, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral, and Jeonjuhyanggyo Confucian School are all within walkable distance. Omokdae, which offers an unhindered view of Hanok Village, is located over the pedestrian overpass. Jaman Mural Village, famous for colorful mural and cozy cafes, is about 300 meters away and a great spot for selfie lovers.


Danchon Seowon Gotaek (단촌서원고택)
Chungcheongbuk-do(Danyang-gun) , Danyang・Chungju・Jecheon

Danchon Seowon Gotaek is an old Hanok sitting in harmony with beautiful mountains, fields, and valleys of Danyang. Once entering the high gate, there are Daffodil Room and Red Clay Room on the right, and Woodland Peony Room and Apricot Flower Room on the left. In the rather big main building are Peony Room, Cotton Room, and White Dandelion Room. A picturesque pavilion stands impressively next to the main building. The living room of the Peony Room is equipped with antique furniture and pictures, whereas there are rafters, big beams, and wooden floor in the living room of White Dandelion Room. Daffodil Room and Apricot Flower Room also boast of traditional rafters and beams. Since Daffodil Room and Red Clay Room are small, they share kitchen and bathroom, and the rates are more affordable. The cafe in the corner of the yard, with thousands of vinyls and players collected by the owner, is a good place to listen to music, or have a cup of coffee or tea. It is also refreshing to have a walk along the path beside the spring running in front of a big old tree. At night on clear weather, you can enjoy a starry sky. It takes about 20 minutes car by from the accommodation to Danyang Gugyeong Market, and 8 minutes to Suyang Gaebit Tunnel.