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National Heritage Center
Daejeon(Seo-gu)

The Natural Heritage Center was established to help the locals to learn about  the value and importance of natural heritages through exhibitions and education on the methodical study of natural heritages and national monuments. Fossils(i.e. dinosaurs' eggs and footprint), animal specimens (eagles, asiatic black bear), botanical specimens (i.e. jondo-ri pine tree) and many other natural heritages are exhibited. With guidance by professional researchers, youths can take the opportunity to learn more about natural heritages through hands-on activities, video education and many other experiential programs that are only provided by the Natural Heritage Center.   Through academic exchanges with the UNESCO, international organizations specializing in natural heritages ( Natural History Museum) and other research institution are in progress of developing more exhibitions on display. The center has an outdoor learning space where an eco pond, specimens of the dinosaurs' footprints and wild plants can be found. It is also home to various botanical specimens such as polyphylla of jeongipum pine tree including miseon namu (Abeliophyllum), Korean necklace pod (Echinosophora), insular abelia and more treasured species.  

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Hyeonchungsa Shrine
Chungcheongnam-do(Asan-si)

Hyeonchungsa Shrine, located in Asan-si, is the shrine of General Lee Sun-Shin (1545-1598). It was built in 1706, and named Hyeonchungsa Shrine the following year. In 1932 during the Japanese occupation, a treasure preservation committee was formed to protect the shrine. Afterward, the shrine was rebuilt by the government, its area greatly enlarged, and was further developed into a sacred place.The shrine contains Sipkyeongdo, a pictorial biography of general Lee Sun-Shin’s portrait and his life story. Nanjung Diary, designated National Treasure No. 76, his Long Sword, Treasure No. 326, and other treasures are displayed within the shrine as well, together with the old house he lived in, the arrow shooting range, and Geobuksun (turtle ship). When you enter the of Hyeonchungsa Shrine, Chungmu gate, you will see another gate called Hongsal Gate. Go past Hongsal Gate and you can see Lee Sun-Shin’s portrait, which was made with Korean Cheonggiwa tiles and iron-reinforced concrete. Inside the Gotaek Building is the Chungmujeong House, where Lee Sun-Shin spent his life until he was a young man. The newly added pond, Yeonji Pond, in Hyeonchungsa Shrine is also worth exploring.

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Naju Image Theme Park
Jeollanam-do(Naju-si)

Naju Image Theme Park is a place where many scenes of Buyeo Kingdom, including Buyeogung Palace, an ironware factory and the downtown area, were filmed for ‘Jumong,’ which is a hit drama that was recently televised. Built on a 450,000-pyeong site, the large-scale set cost over 18 billion won to create and was also used to film Taewangsasingi (Legend). A scene featuring Dam-deok as a child, where he visits an old lady at a natural dye plant and tries his hand at dyeing, and a scene where a soldier-like Dam-deok rides a horse through a vast field were filmed here.It is a well-known fact that actors, actresses and crew who were filming in Jeju would make a five-hour boat trip to Naju to shoot here. During filming, Japanese fans came to Naju to observe from a distance.

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Baekje History & Culture Museum
Chungcheongnam-do(Buyeo-gun)

Located in Baekje Cultural Land (Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do), the museum shows the history and culture of the Baekje Period (18 BC- 660 AD). Consisting of three floors (B1F-2F), the museum offers a Regular Exhibition Hall (divided into four areas by time period), a Special Exhibition Hall, a Bakje Experience Hall, Archives Room, a 3D Theater, and an Auditorium. Equipped with diverse exhibition and education facilities, the museum displays reconstructed miniatures of relics, photos, and videos rather than real relics related to the Bakje Period, which help visitors understand the splendor of the period. It also hosts special exhibitions such as the Photo Exhibition of Buyeo a Century Ago.Baekje Cultural Land reproduces a royal palace from during the Baekje Dynasty (Sabigung Palace), a village, Wirye Fortress, Gobun (ancient burial mound) Park, and Baekje Forest, making it a pleasant tourist destination for families and friends. 

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Plex Hotel - Goodstay
Seoul(Songpa-gu)

Plex Hotel, located in Songpa-gu, Seoul, is designed as a modern style of accommodation space for relaxation and business purposes. The hotel operates a shuttle bus service for Samseong-dong COEX, Hyundai Asan Hospital, Samsung Medical Center, and Lotte World, and also provides a pick-up service at the Seoul Trade Exhibition & Convention and the Samseong-dong World Trade Center. Plex Hotel guarantees maximum comfort and relaxation with its top-class hotel facilities and services including a thorough sanitation service.

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Horim Museum Sillim
Seoul(Gwanak-gu)

Horim Museum, founded by Yun Jangseop, displays about 10,000 remains. These remains can be found in four galleries: Archaeology Gallery, Ceramics Gallery, Metal Art Gallery, and Painting and Book Gallery. The museum has two floors above ground and one underground. There is also an outdoor exhibit area, coffee shop and a souvenir shop. Displays include 3,000 earthenware pieces, 4,000 pottery pieces, 2,000 paintings and books, and 600 pieces of metal art. Approximately 44 remains are authorized national treasures.

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Hotel With - Goodstay
Incheon(Nam-gu)

Hotel With, located in Nam-gu, Incheon, features spacious rooms equipped with a twin bed and comfortable sofa allowing guests to relieve the stress and fatigue of their daily routine and take a good rest in a cozy, comfortable atmosphere. The surrounding attractions include many islands and beaches where tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the West Coast. It is worth visiting the sea which is not far from the city center in Incheon.

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Gongju Hanok Village
Chungcheongnam-do(Gongju-si)

Gongju is called the ‘museum having no roof’ as it is full of various historical sites from the Baekje period. Located between the Royal Tomb of King Muryeong and Gongju National Museum, Gongju Hanok Village is comprised of new-style Korean houses combining new elements with the unique ambience of traditional Korean houses with underfloor heating, a pavilion and various hands-on program to learn about the history of Baekje. Coexisting between traditional and modern, the new-style hanok village opened in 2010, and spans over 9,000 pyeong (29,752.07㎡). There are 6 buildings for groups and 10 buildings for individuals, featuring different facilities. Locker rooms and shower rooms are equipped in the accommodations for groups, perfect for workshops or school trips and the buildings for individual visitors are comprised of three room types, including standard and premium. Tourists can enjoy a friendly atmosphere while walking along the street, displaying folk items and walls with hand-writing. The village offers diverse hands-on programs including their most popular programs, ‘tea story of Baekje’ and ‘making Gongju chestnut cookies’. The tea story of Baekje is a tea ceremony for participants to learn through painting in an easy way. The cookie making program is a tea confectionery program to make traditional snacks with healthy ingredients, a suitable educational experience for children and families. ‘Royal costume experience of Baekje’, ‘book weaving’, ‘making relics of Baekje’ and more are also available at the comfortable hanok houses to get to know the history of Baekje.

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Hotel Arirang Busan
Busan(Dong-gu)

Hotel Arirang Busan is located close to Busan Station and well known sites such as the International Market, making it a convenient choice for guests who wish to go shopping or visit famous tourist locations.

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Gwangmyeong Station
Gyeonggi-do(Gwangmyeong-si)

Gwangmyeong Station is a KTX train station in Iljik-dong, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do. It was originally built solely as a departure and arrival station for KTX but now additionally serves as a departure and arrival station for the KTX Gyeongbu Line. Gwangmyeong Station is some distance from the center of the city but the number of visitors using the station is steadily increasing as the station began to serve as a stop for trains bound to Pohang Station and trains on the Honam Express Line.

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