Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , Former Jeju


Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

The Cheocksan Spa is a spa nationally recognized for its quality water. It is located right across from Seorak National Park, popular with guests who enjoy hiking or mountain climbing. Other creature comforts include the spa's hot spring, lounge area, barbeque pits, and conference center. Rooms with a terrace overlook the Seoraksan Mountain and especially well-suited for familites. The spa provides pickup service from downtown Sokcho to the hotel.


Chungcheongnam-do(Asan-si)

Maeng Sa-seong is a major figure in Cheonbaek-ri and was a prime minister during the early years of the Joseon Dynasty. His house is the oldest private residence in Korea, and was originally General Choi Yeong’s home, before he turned it over to his grand son-in-law, Maeng Sa-seong. The simple residence houses two 600-year-old gingko trees in the yard. Therefore it has been named ‘Haengdan’, meaning that Confucius taught on top of the gingko tree symbolizing a place of learning. For that reason it is inferred that Maeng Sa-seong intentionally planted gingko trees in the yard and taught junior scholars. The two gingko trees provide a cool shade and give out five sacks of gingko nuts each year. 


Busan(Dong-gu)

The Hotel Almond is a high-class boutique hotel that welcomes tourists and business travelers alike. It is conveniently situated at the heart of Busan’s transportation system, just 100 meters from Busan Station, while the bus stop for the Busan Tour Bus is right next to the hotel, so guests can easily visit any tourist destinations including downtown Busan. The hotel also provides a free baggage storage service 24/7. The surrounding tourist attractions include Jagalchi Market, which is famous for its sliced raw fish dishes, Gukje Market, which served as a shooting location in the Korean film Gukjesijang (English title: Ode to My Father), Taejongdae Park, and Haeundae Beach.


Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Kensington Star Hotel is the world's first Theme Hotel, where 43 of its 109 guestrooms are decorated with gifts from international celebrities. The hotel has been designed in an English-style interior, rendering a gracious, charming ambience. Moreover, the hotel offers the views of Seoraksan Mountain as well as Kwon Geum Seong Mountain Ridge, which was greatly admired by former President Park Jeong-Hee. Visitors who want to feel closer to their favorite stars may try Kensington.


Gwangju(Seo-gu)

Samhui Bullak first opened in 1971 on Chungjangno, and has been in business in Sangmu District for two family generations. The restaurant serves only fresh live octopuses delivered from Muan, Jeollanam-do every day.


Gangwon-do(Taebaek-si)

Guwau Village (Taebaek, Gangwon-do) is host to the Taebaek Sunflower Festival, a celebration of the area’s wide array of colorful wildflowers and endless fields of sunflowers (the largest sunflower patch in Korea). The festival takes place in about a 661,157㎡ filled with 300 species of wild flowers along with a sunflower field walking path and other hands-on program with wild flowers. 


Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Festival Theater Momzit in Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do is a modern performance hall that seats up to 150 people. Believing that human gestures can change the world, the Momzit features a wide repertoire of inspiring performances involving traditional music, dance, drama and mime.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Ca'del Lupo is an Italian restaurant, closely located to Paris Baguette in Hyoja-dong, Jongno-gu near Gyeongbokgung Palace Station. Though the restaurnat masters delicious homemade Italian cuisine on the inside, the exterior is wholly Korean. This unique combination of Hanok (traditional Korean house) style housing and Western foods is drawing a lot of people to Hyoja-dong. The great mix of both cultures can be seen in the sophisticated decorations and from the amazing food. The herbs they use are picked directly from the restaurant's personal garden. But to enjoy the atmosphere here, you will have to make a reservation far in advance.


Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) , Ganghwado Island

Yongheunggung Palace is where King Cheoljong (a Joseon Dynasty ruler who reigned from 1849 to 1863) used to live before his ascension to throne. The chief of Ganghwa County, Jeong Gi-se, enlarged the original residence and named it Yongheunggung (meaning palace of the rising dragon) in the 4th year of King Cheoljong’s reign. Its architectural features include a paljak (Korean traditional half-hipped roof) and supporting columns rendered in Jusimpo style, the column brackets placed only on top of the columns. The palace was built in the tradition of dwelling houses such as the Yeongyeongdang and Nakseonjae houses in Changdeokgung Palace, so the palace buildings give off a simple and plain atmosphere. Within the precincts of the palace are a memorial stone and a monument house indicating that the palace used to be the old home of King Cheoljong.