Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

Marado is a small island situated at the southern end of Korea. It is about 11 km away to the south from Moseulpo Harbor in Daejeong-eup. Marado Island is 4.2 km long, but only 39 m at its widest, shaped like a sweet potato, and inhabitants fish and provide Minbak (homestay) for tourists for a living.Because there is no water on Marado Island, people get their water from gathering rain water, and they use solar cells to generate what electricity they have. In 1883, three families first came to the island and began living here. At first they lived off the food growing there, but once the food became scarce, they burned the mountain thick with trees to create field for farming. It was said that all the snakes and frogs died in that fire, and thus no snakes and frogs are found in Marado Island even until now. The island is famous for sea fishing. There is a ferry to Marado Island once or twice a day from Moseulpo Harbor.


Gyeonggi-do(Yangpyeong-gun) , Yangpyeong

Yangpyeong is located in the Gyeonggi-do on the outskirts of Seoul. The close distance from Seoul makes Yangpyeong the ideal choice for quick family trips, corporate trainings, group seminars and more leisure activities.-Courtesy of Hanwha Resort


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

The Seoul Dance Festival is held in every autumn and is considered the biggest dance festival in Korea, drawing the participation of famous dancers and a range of newcomers. During the festival, there will be a variety of events for festival visitors both on and off the stage.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

The Carib Motel is located right in front of Jeongdongjin Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon-do, making it popular as a summer retreat as well as a great place to catch the winter sunrise. Guests can take in the view from the guestroom windows, or in person at the beach, as it only takes a minute to reach from the motel. This 5-story building with modern architecture is surrounded by mountains on the remaining three sides, providing a quiet and comfortable environment. The hotel provides both rooms with beds and traditional ondol rooms, as well as larger rooms for groups. The interior is well-matched with the outfitting of each room, for a stay both convenient and pleasing to the eye. It is also near tourist sites such as the Jeongdongjin Station, Sandglass Park, Deungmyeongnakgasa Temple, Security Museum, Goseongsan Mountain, Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum, and Sunrise Park.


Jeollabuk-do(Gimje-si)

Gimje Horizon Festival, held from late September to early October every year since 1999, takes place at Byeokgolje Reservoir, which is the heart of the Honam rice bowl. The festival aims to show the importance of Korea’s farming culture, which is a foundation of the nation, with the theme of sky and land meeting at the horizon. The festival also aims to promote the regional image and economy. Many dynamic and active programs are available for festival-goers to participate in before the golden horizon.Byeokgolje, the largest irrigation facility in the world, built 1,700 years ago during Baekje (King Biryu, 330), is embraced by the city of Gimje. Thanks to Byeokgolje, the area of Gimje is the birth place of Korea’s rice farming and agricultural culture. During the Baekje period, it was called ‘Byeokgolgun’ (a village of rice) which came from the fact that this area was the first area to start rice farming.During the festival, domestic and overseas visitors can take part in various hands-on programs feeling Korean farming culture in Byeokgolje (Historic Site No. 111). Visitors of all ages can easily take part in these programs to educate, inspire, and enjoy with a theme of spacious plains to the horizon. Events include kite-flying, rice-farming, catching grasshoppers, Korea Straw and Plants handicraft, making rice over an open fire, and other activities to entertain visitors.


Gyeonggi-do(Gapyeong-gun) , Namyangju


Gyeongsangnam-do(Jinju-si)

Located in Jinju, a city with 1,000 years of history and a beautiful river, the Hotel Armani offers guests high-class hotel services at reasonable prices. Cleanliness is the top priority of this attractive hotel, which is equipped with many twin-bed rooms for business clients and family groups. The hotel’s guests can use the communal PC and printer in the lobby 24/7. The surrounding tourist attractions include Chokseongnu Pavilion of Jinjuseong Fortress, Worasan Mountain, which is famous for its beautiful sunrise, and Jinyangho Lake for its sunset. Recommended local foods include Jinju-style Bibimbap and Jinju-style Cold Buckwheat Noodles.


Jeollanam-do(Jangheung-gun)

Cheongwansan Provincial Park is located on Cheongwansan Mountain, which is considered one of the best mountains in southwest Korea, along with Jirisan, Naejangsan, Wolchulsan and Naebyeonsan mountains. The name of Cheongwan comes from the fact that the surrounding boulders resemble a thorny crown worn by an emperor. In autumn, fields of silver grass unfold around the mountain peak, allowing for the Cheongwansan Silver Grass Festival to take place on Yeondaebong (silver grass plain). Also, from the top of the mountain, several grand landmarks like Dadohae archipelago, Wochulsan Mountain and Mudeungsan Mountain in nearby cities can be seen. On a clear day, visitors can even see Hallasan Mountain on Jeju-do Island. In the middle of the mountain is Cheongwansa Temple, which houses precious cultural properties including Cheongwansa Three-Story Pagoda (Treasure No.795), Cheongwansa Seokdeung (stone lantern), Five-Story Pagoda, and Jangheung Tapsansaji Seokdeung (stone lantern). Finally, the park features lodging facilities, multiple hiking trails, as well as various convenience and recreational facilities such as Cheongwansan Natural Recreation Forest and Cheongwansan Literature Park by the park.


Gangwon-do(Samcheok-si)

Samcheok Hot Spring Hotel is located in Samcheok-si, where it is famous for the mystery cave along the Donghae (East Sea). With alkaline hot spring available all year long, this is the perfect recreation area for anyone who wants to have a healthy and relaxing stay. Samcheok Hot Spring has various hot spring sites, featuring the largest hot spring facilities with hot spring water from Eastern and Southern areas of Gwangwon-do. Spacious parking facilities and a seaside driving course are available, and the newly extended expressway has granted easier access to this city. The hotel tries to fulfill their slogan “Kindness, Cleanliness, and Service” to help their guests to enjoy a more comfortable and exciting stay.


Busan(Gijang-gun)

The concept of Heuksiru is 'traditional culture of Korea'. At the restaurant, you can enjoy traditional foods that you can eat at countryside banquets such as Jeolpyeon (pounded rice cake), Japchae (stir-fried sweet potato noodles with shredded meat and vegetables), Jeon (Korean pancake), Sikhye (sweet rice drink), and braised dishes at the restaurant’s various traditional houses including thatched house, cave, tile-roofed house, and shingle-roofed house. 2,000 arts and crafts works including ceramics from Goryeo and Joseon Dynasties are displayed here and there of the restaurant and at an exhibition room. You can also enjoy a variety of wildflowers and garden trees.