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Moaksan Provincial Park
Jeollabuk-do(Gimje-si)

Moaksan Mountain (모악산, 793.5m) is located in Gimje, Jeollabuk-do and is home to several Buddhist temples: Geumsansa, Guisinsa, Suwangsa, and Daewonsa. From the top of the mountain you can see the the Honam Pyeongya Delta as well as the Gimje Pyeongya Delta.Designated as a provincial park in 1971, Moaksan is known for its incredible views and cultural heritages. Daewonsa and Suwangsa temples are located on the southeast side of the mountain and Guisinsa Temple sits to the west. Geumsansa Temple, built during the Baekje period (599AD), holds many precious pieces of Buddhist art.One of the preferred methods for ascending the mountain is a trail along the ridge behind Simwonam, which is particularly eye-catching in the spring when the mountain azaleas are in full bloom. As you reach the summit, the Gimje Pyeongya Delta and Mangyeonggang River come into view, along with Mt. Unjangsan and the city of Jeonju. The cherry blossom tunnel extending from the parking lot to Iljumun is another must-see for those who visit in the spring.

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Korea Gasa Literature Collection
Jeollanam-do(Damyang-gun)

The Gasa Poetry Hall is located in Damyang in Jeollanam-do Province, an area which is famous for its fertile land and rich historical heritage. During the Joseon Dynasty, when Chinese classical literature had great influence, some scholars wrote poems in Korean called "Gasa." A total of 18 representative Gasa poems such as "Gwandongbyeolgok" and "Samiingok" are housed in the Gasa Poetry Hall, earning Damyang the title of "the heart of Gasa poetry." Damyang-gun County established the Gasa Poetry Hall in order to pass down the important cultural heritage of Gasa to future generations. In the museum, historical literature such as “Myeonangjip” (a collection of Gasa poems by Song Sun) and “Songgangjip,” (a collection of Gasa poems by Jeong Cheol) are on display. In the auxiliary facilities, local specialties are exhibited and traditional teas are available for purchase. Other major tourist attractions in the area are Soswaewon Garden and Sigyeongjeong Pavilion, whose beauty has been source of inspiration for Gasa poets throughout history.  

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Geumsan Ginseng Museum
Chungcheongnam-do(Geumsan-gun)

Geumsan is home to 1,500 years of Korean ginseng cultivation. More than 80% of Korean ginseng is cultivated here. To spread the excellence of Korean (Geumsan) ginseng across the nation and the world, ginseng cultivation implements and models, efficacy, foods, and other products containing ginseng are on display in this museum. Visitors can also watch ginseng-related videos to gain a better understanding of Korean ginseng.

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Changwon Garosu-gil
Gyeongsangnam-do(Changwon-si)

Like Seoul, the city of Changwon also has a romantic promenade called "Garosu-gil," lined with metasequoia trees on each side. The street is filled with a lovely ambience, dotted by small and cozy coffee shops, galleries, and art shops, making it the perfect place for a leisurely walk or a tea-time.

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Novotel Ambassador Doksan, Seoul
Seoul(Geumcheon-gu)

Opened on September 11, 1997, Novotel Ambassador Doksan consists of 15 floors and 5 basement levels and has a total 230 guestrooms. Living up to its reputation as a business hotel, the hotel features a high-tech business center and executive lounge. Facilities include a modern fitness club, which stretches from the third floor to the fourth floor and houses a work out area, swimming pool, aerobic room, and indoor golf driving range. The hotel takes great pride in its banquet halls, reception halls, and conference halls. For the convenience of guests, the hotel also features restaurants, a shopping arcade, and a parking lot with space for up to 253 vehicles.

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Sobaeksan National Park
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Yeongju-si)

Sobaeksan National Park in South Korea is a branch of what could be called the backbone of Korea, Taebaeksan Mountain. In 1987, Sobaeksan Mountain was designated as National Park No.18. Its covers an area of 320.50 square km. The features of Sobaeksan National Park include wild flowers and royal azaleas on Birobong Peak, and the largest yew tree community is found on the northwest slope (1,200-1,350 m above sea level) between Yeonhwabong Peak and Birobong Peak. The west of Mt. Sobaeksan is steep, and streams from Nakdonggang River flow to Jukgyaecheon River, which is often used as a hiking course. Following down from Birobong Peak along Jukgyaecheon River is Seokryun Mine and Choamsa Temple. If you proceed even further, you will get to Seokcheonpokpo Falls and Seonghyeolsa Temple. Many trout live in this valley. A 4-km flat path to the southwest of Birobong Peak leads to Yeonhwabong Peak. There is Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory (SOAO) on the way to the second Yeonhwabong Peak, and a ridge called Jukryeong is on the south side of the mountain. To the east of the second Yeonhwabong Peak, there is Huibangsa Temple and Birosa Temple, both built during the time of the Silla Kingdom. Huibangpokpo Falls is considered the most beautiful waterfall of Gyeongsangnam-do Province, and is at the entrance of Huibangsa Temple. Featuring beautiful valleys and ridgelines, Sobaeksan National Park is known for its abundant wildlife and breathtaking nature.

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Empathy Guesthouse - Goodstay
Daegu(Jung-gu)

The Empathy Guesthouse was designed with the idea that guests can make new contacts there by sharing their stories with empathy and affection, so its logo consists of an image of people hugging each other. The guesthouse is situated on Course 2 of the Daegu Modern Cultural Street Tour and is just five minutes’ walk from Dongseong-ro. In addition, it offers easy access to public transportation services as it’s located between Subway Line 1 Jungangro Station and Line 2 Banwoldang Station. The guesthouse also boasts various social facilities such as the Moonlight Garden on its rooftop and an outdoor terrace and café, making it the ideal place to make new acquaintances over a friendly chat.

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Buan Cine Theme Park
Jeollabuk-do(Buan-gun)

Buan Cine Theme Park is a large film production complex in Gyeokpo-ri, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun measuring a total of 148,400 square meters in area. The park is comprised of a two main sections: a folk village (89,696 m²) and an indoor studio called Sunset Village (58,704m²). Inside the folk village, Korea’s representative royal palace (Gyeongbokgung Palace) has been recreated along with traditional houses of the noble class, village schools, traditional streets, a pond, a fortress, and more. The park became famous after serving as the main filming location for popular Korean movies “The King and The Clown” (2005), “Hwang Jin-yi” (2007), and “The Sword With No Name” (2009).

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Muju WTF World Taekwondo Championships
Jeollabuk-do(Muju-gun)

For 7 days in June, National Taekwondowon in Muju, Jeollabuk-do brings competitors from over 170 countries to compete in Muju WTF World Taekwondo Championships. Visitors can watch non-stop competitions from 16 weight divisions (eight each for men and women), and also enjoy various taekwondo performances and many other events.

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Moonlight Tour at Suwon Hwaseong
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) , suwon

From May to October, the Suwon Cultural Foundation has opened the UNESCO World Heritage Suwon Hwaseong and Hwaseong Haenggung Palace to the public for a special nighttime program known as "Moonlight Tour at Suwon Hwaseong". Appreciate the beauty of a moonlight Suwon and Hwaseong and enjoy various programs such as exploring Haengggung Palace, reading poems with commentary and traditional performances, which are put in place to create a memorable experience for all visitors.

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