Gyeonggi-do(Namyangju-si) , Namyangju

Established upon the signing of a friendship pact between the city of Namyangju and the Mongolian capital city of Ulaanbaatar, Mongol Cultural Village is a unique place in Korea where visitors can experience the traditional culture of Mongolia.Inside the exhibition hall, about 800 items from Mongolia including traditional clothes, instrument and household goods are on display. Also, there is a performance hall with 320 seats where visitors can enjoy various cultural arts shows. While residing in the village, the 19 members of the Mongolian cultural arts performance group put on traditional music and dance performances and rope circuses. Performances are held twice on a regular day, and three times a day on national holidays and from July through August.


Gyeonggi-do(Bucheon-si) , Bucheon

Housed in a 27,124 m2 building with two ground floors and two underground floors, the Bucheon Botanical Garden houses many rare plants for visitors to see. The building was built in the shape of a peach flower, the symbol of Bucheon City, and has five thematic gardens: the general plant garden, aquatic plant garden, tropical plant garden, succulent plant garden, and indigenous plant garden. At the central garden, 9,975 trees representing some 310 species are planted. With a forest nearby, the botanical garden offers a great nature learning experience for visitors. Together with the Natural Ecology Museum and Children Zoo nearby, it is also a great cultural and recreational destination.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Seoul Kimchi Making & Sharing Festival is held in the area of Gwanghwamun Square. Registered as one of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Gimjang (preparing kimchi for the winter) has drawn a lot of attention from all over the world. However, the culture of gimjang is slowly disappearing, as Korean culture becomes more globalized. Seoul goverment has planned this festival to revitalize the culture of gimjang, preparing almost 20 programs divided into the 5 sections of sharing, exhibition, hands-on programs, market place and food, and culture for visitors to enjoy the festival to the fullest. 


Gangwon-do(Wonju-si)

Guryongsa Temple (구룡사) is located 6km from Birobong Peak on Chiaksan Mountain, in the direction of Hakkok-ri. Monk Ui Sang (625~702) of the Silla Kingdom (BC 57~AD 935) built and named the temple Guryongsa in 668 (during the reign of King Moon Mu: reign 661 ~ 681). However, it is now known that the temple was built after King Sukjong, the 19th King of Joseon Dynasty (1392~1910), who reigned from 1674 to 1720, because of the architectural style of the Daewoongjeon Shrine. There is a legend that the Guryongsa Temple site was originally a lake where nine dragons lived. The name Guryong comes from the story that the lake was filled up to build the temple on it. There are many shrines such as Daewoongjeon, Bogwangnu, Samseonggak, Simgeomdang and Seolseondang. Daewoongjeon has maintained its original shape though it was repaired many times. Daewoongjeon is a wooden building with the basic Dapojip style in the Joseon Era. The shape of the building is a Chinese character (八), with three rooms in the front and two rooms on the side and built without any nails. It is designated as Tangible Cultural Property No.24. We can see the characteristics of the Buddhist statues in the Joseon Period though the Samjonmokbul inside Daewoongjeon. With the Seokgamuni figure in the center and two Bosal statues on each side harmonize the structure of the building, and there are many other Buddhist artifacts in the temple such as Bogwangru and others.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

Located in the middle of Andong Gyeongbuk, Pil Motel Sauna is convenient for transportation. Inside of cozy four-storied building, a lobby and front office are placed for guests’ room service. Guestrooms are divided into the bedrooms and Korean-styled Ondol room, and there are a diversity of beds; double bed, twin bed, etc. The room is relatively wide and clean, and is in good conditions. Guests can stay comfortably in the room. The room is well equipped with fixture and furniture. As auxiliary facility, the motel provides a public sauna and guests can freely use such sauna. Visitors can easily approach this motel by public transportation because it is within 8-minutes walk from Andong Inter-city Bus Terminal. The motel is 1 minute walk from Andong steamed chicken(Andong’s representative food) restaurant road, and is close to cultural remains such as Hahwoe Village, Bongjeong Temple Dosan Seowon.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

This is a cafe located in Apgujeong-dong, Seoul. Try patbingsu (shaved ice with sweet red beans), the representative summer thirst-quencher of Koreans. The representative menu is shaved ice with red bean topping. Operating Hours 11:00-23:00 (Last Order 23:30) Menu Some menu items may differ slightly in price and are subject to change without notice. Shaved Ice with Red Bean Topping / Pan-fried Millet Rice Cake Parking Facility available Smoking / Non-Smoking Non-smoking


Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun)

The Traditional Korean Food Culture Experience Center was established in order to preserve, research, distribute and promote the values and merits of traditional Korean food culture in the world. There are various hands-on facilities for traditional food culture such as an exhibition hall, cooking room, and a fermentation room, covering an area of 10,000 pyeong (33057.85㎡) in Baegokpo-ri, Yongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do. Particularly, it is the a great place for anyone who wants to learn more and take part in various aspects of traditional Korean food culture.


Jeollanam-do(Sinan-gun)

Located 54.5 kilometers from Mokpo in Jeollanam-do Province, Bigeum-do Island is part of the Dadohae Maritime National Park. Its spectacular coastline is dotted with numerous islands. Bigeum-do is the first and leading production center of sun-dried salt in Korea, which is its main source of income.Among the 827 islands along the shores of Sinan, Bigeum-do is the seventh-largest island. It is popular as a vacation spot as it is less visited and the natural environment is still well preserved. Because development has been particularly slow compared to other islands, it has a marked shortage of accommodations and recreational facilities. However, this is also the reason it is relatively unpolluted.The two major beaches are Wonpyeong and Hanuneom, which was the filming location for TV drama "Spring Waltz". Hanuneom, also known as Heart-shaped Beach, beckons young couples seeking romance.The island is also home to a number of tourist attractions and historical sites, including Seongchisanseong Fortress (built during the Goryeo period), Seosansa Temple, Beacon Hill, and Naewolli Seokjangseung, a stone totem pole.Hanuneom Beach: Located in southwestern Bigeum-do, Hanuneom lives up to its pure Korean name, meaning that “only the sky and sea can be seen.” Low mountains surround the white sandy beach, which is 500 meters long and 60 meters wide. There is a restroom, shower facilities, and drinking fountain. The entrance to the island is the Gasanri dock. The beach is open from July 20 to August 20.Wonpyeong Beach: Known as the most beautiful beach in Bigeum-do, Wonpyeong is particularly spectacular in spring when the wild roses are in full bloom. The beach, located on the northern side of the island, is 4.3 kilometers long and 60 meters wide. When the tide is low, the beach extends an extra 150 meters. Wild roses cover over 4 kilometers. Past the beach, a dense acacia forest and a reservoir also attract visitors.The area is open from July 21 to mid-August.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Chungju-si)

Located in the central inland province of Chungcheongbuk-do, Chosun Tourist Hotel boasts the largest room scale and modern facilities in the town of Suanbo. It also features a banquet hall, a sports massage parlor, a live music cafe, an outdoor cinema, and the famous white-and-yellow natural stone and gem sauna, which uses 100% pure mineral water. Furthermore, guests may venture out into other parts of the region to enjoy hot springs and skiing during the winter, or visit Woraksan Mountain National Park and Chungju Dam for beautiful nature scenery.


Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

Sky Motel has clean facilities and is convenient for transportation as it is only 5-10 minutes on foot from Yeosu Ferry Terminal and 10-15 minutes by car from Yeosu Station or Yeosu Bus Terminal. The motel also has a great surrounding environment as it is adjacent to the sea. The motel features traditional Korean-style ondol rooms (heated floors and sleeping mats), as well as western-style rooms. The rooms are equipped with big-screen TVs, water purifiers, and refrigerators. The peak season is from July 15 to August 20, during which time there is an additional change of 10,000 won per room.