Jeollanam-do(Jindo-gun)

The most beloved breed of dog in Korea is the Jindo Dog (진도개), named after the island from which they are said to originate. The breed has been designated a national treasure, and great efforts are made to keep the bloodline pure. For example, any non-Jindo dog that comes to Jindo Island must be sterile. Jindos were originally hunting dogs, raised to take down small to large sized prey. They are known for their extreme loyalty and keen homing sense. Traditionally Koreans hunted without guns, instead taking with them a pack of Jindos. After making a kill, one dog promptly returns to the master while the others stand guard over the prey. The Jindo dog is registered with the Federation Cynologique Internationale and the British Kennel Club.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

California Pizza Kitchen is an international restaurant chain that specializes in California-style pizza. The CPK - Myeongdong Branch is located in Seoul's popular shopping district, Myeongdong.    


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae


Daegu(Jung-gu)

Located in central Daegu, Gyeongsanggamyeong Park was built during the 34th year of King Seonjo of the Joseon Dynasty (1601) and was the original location of Gyeongsanggamyeong (1910), the office of the Gyeongsangbuk-do governor. In 1965 the provincial office was moved to another location and the park opened its doors to the public under the name of Central Park. The park was renamed again in 1997 and has been known as Gyeongsanggamyeong Park ever since.Many cultural and historical heritages are located in the park including the Seonhwa-dang building where the governor worked (Daegu Tangible Cultural Property No.1); the Jungcheong-gak building that was one of the governor’s residences (Daegu Tangible Cultural Property No.2); and Seonjeong-bi gravestone where governor’s achievements are engraved. Seonhwa-dang building in particular has historical significance since it is one of the few remaining government buildings.The park is well loved by citizens for its green forest, beautiful flowers, well-developed grass plaza, scenic fountain area, and its comfortable walking paths.


Busan(Busanjin-gu)

Toyoko Inn Hotel in Busan is a branch of a Japanese business hotel chain that has 242 franchises in Japan. The hotel has a very good location with Seomyeon Subway Station a 5-minute walk away and Migliore Shopping Center across the street. A Lotte department store and duty free shop is within a 10-minute walking distance, and Gwangalli Beach is 15 minutes away by car. The hotel features two designated rooms for people with disabilities. They are twice as large as the other guestrooms and have no door sills, allowing wheelchairs to enter and move around the room easily.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

Opening its doors in 1922, Namsan Library has enjoyed a long prosperous history. Located in the heart of Seoul, many people visit to search for research materials or to study. The numerous dictionaries or statistics and other reference sources make it the representative library of Korea.Comprised of five levels, the library can accommodate a variety of needs. The first floor is made up of the supervisor's office, exhibit hall, restaurant and snack bar. On the second floor, one can find the Periodical Room, the electronic information room and the audiovisual study room. The lounge and smoking room are also on the second floor. The language room and the reading room are on the third floor. The corner displaying domestic and foreign schoolbooks is especially eye catching. Both the Sociology Study Room and the reading room are on the fourth and fifth floors respectively.If you visit Namsan Library, try to visit the other tourist sites nearby. There are plenty of places see. One such attraction is Namsangol Hanok Village where you can see traditional Korean houses and the traditional lifestyles of the past. Also nearby is Namdaemun Market, the patriot An Jung-Geun Memorial, the National Theater of Korea and the Botanical Gardens. Luxury hotels such as the Hilton Hotel and Shilla Hotel are within walking distance, so tourists staying overnight should keep that in mind. 


Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , Former Jeju

Located in Jeju City’s Samdo 2-dong, Jeju Mokgwana is the former central government office where the Joseon Period Magistrate of Jeju presided over political and administrative affairs from 1392 to 1910. Designated as Historic Site No. 380, it consists of multiple buildings, including the Dongheon, meaning a main administrative building and Naea, which means a building deep inside the government office. It is also home to Gwandeokjeong, National Treasure No.322. As the oldest remaining building in Jeju, built in 1448 (30th year of King Sejong's reign), Gwandeokjeong was intended to be a training ground for military personnel.Jeju Mokgwana was burned to the ground in 1434 and rebuilt shortly afterward. But it was systemically destroyed during the Japanese Colonial Period (August 1910 to August 15, 1945) with the exception of Gwandeokjeong, which remained intact. The current Jeju Mokgwana was restored in December 2002 following four extensive excavation projects from 1991 to 1998 (in order to find its structures as well as locations of buildings) and based upon expert opinions as well as old documents. 


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

The Ojukheon House (오죽헌) gets its name from the many black bamboo trees that surround it. It was here where Sinsaimdang (1504~1551) lived and where his son Yulgok (scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born. It was built during the time of the 11th King of Joseon, King Jungjong (1506~1544), and remains one of the oldest wooden residential buildings in Korea. It was designated as Treasure No. 165 in 1963 and has been maintained by the descendants throughout the generations.Inside Ojukheon there's the Yulgok Memorial Hall, Mongryongsil, where Yulgok was born, the household shrine called Munseongsa, and the entrances called Jagyeongmun, Sajumun etc. There is also Eojaegak, which was built to preserve the inkstone and Gyeokmongyogyeol (a book written by Lee-Lee in 1577 for those beginning their studies), mementos of Lee-Lee.Beside Ojukheon, there is the Gangneung Municipal Museum where you can see relics from the prehistoric age and other various historical materials from different time periods.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Maru Guesthouse, located in Bukchang-dong, Seoul, offers a warm welcome to visitors to its clean and spacious facilities. As the guesthouse is just five minutes’ walk from City Hall Station and Hoehyeon Station, guests can easily reach Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market, and various department stores for shopping, as well as visit Seoul Tower on Namsan Mountain, City Hall, and Deoksugung Palace. Tourists can enjoy a different side of Seoul by visiting Namsan Hanok Village set amid an attractive natural environment and enjoy sampling all kinds of tasty foods at the food alley in Bukchang-dong.


Daegu(Suseong-gu)

Hotel Inter-burgo (“inter-burgo” meaning “harmonious village” in Spanish) is a first-class hotel in Daegu located on 25 acres of land located between Mangu Park and Geumhogang River. It has 342 comfortable guestrooms and a world-class convention hall with a pipe organ. The hotel also houses the only Spanish Cultural Center in Korea.Two of the hotel’s guestrooms are specially designed to be wheelchair accessible and are equipped with various facilities for the handicapped. The rooms can be connected to the adjacent rooms, allowing guests with physical restrictions to more easily receive help from their traveling companions. Rooms for guests with physical disabilities have extra spacious bathrooms with sliding doors.The hotel’s annex building, set in a forest-like environment with an artificial waterfall, is a year-round cultural space perfect for family gatherings and corporate training. The building has top leisure facilities for enjoying a weekend of relaxation: indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor ice rink in operation during the winter, a driving range, and more. Guests can also take a stroll in the park located in front of the hotel.Daegu International Airport, Dongdaegu Station, and the Dongdaegu IC of the Gyeongbu Expressway are all only a 5 to 10-minute drive from the hotel. Moreover, the hotel has spacious parking facilities and is the main venue for most of the major events that take place in Daegu (2002 FIFA World Cup, 2003 Summer Universiade, 2006 PATA Korea Chapter Conference, etc.).※ For an extra bed, 30,000 won additional charge will be made.※ Extra fee will be charged for extra guest(s) in a room.※ Room rate does not includes value added tax (10%).