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Samnyeonsanseong Fortress
Chungcheongbuk-do(Boeun-gun)

Samnyeonsanseong Fortress in surrounded by the gorgeous mountains of Boeun County. The area is considered one of the most magnificent spots in Chungbuk Province, which was also the site of many battles during the Three Kingdom Period.Samnyeonsanseong Fortress was so named because it was completed three years after construction began in 470 A.D. (during the reign of King Jabi Maripgan). The fortress was at the forefront of Silla’s expansion into northwest territories. It was also the site where King Muyeol (654-661 A.D.) welcomed the Dang Dynasty ambassador during the War of the Three Kingdoms.The sprawling stone-built walls stretch over a mile in length with x_heights and x_widths of 13 and 8-10 meters respectively. The compound still has traces of the north, east and west gate locations which give explanation to ancient theories of fortress construction in Korea. 

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Songchu Resort
Gyeonggi-do(Yangju-si)

The Songchu Resort (송추유원지) is 3km south of Songchu station and is easy to access. Consisting of 4km-long valleys, it has a swimming pool, a fishing spot and other facilities. Seasonal fruits from local farms such as strawberries, pears, peaches and grapes sate the appetites of visitors. Designated as a national park, the area is characterized by its beautiful natural scenery, undulating valleys, and a three-tiered waterfall. ※ Camping and cooking is banned in the Bukhansan National Park area.

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M Motel - Goodstay
Gyeonggi-do(Ansan-si)

Located near Ssanggyesa Temple in Daebudo Island, Ansan City, the M Motel provides guests including families and groups with clean and comfortable facilities. Daebudo Island, as one of the best vacation spots in the capital area, boasts a wonderful natural environment. The island of Daebudo, meaning “big hill,” is the largest island in the West Sea and home to various interesting attractions. The world’s biggest tidal energy plant is also situated near the motel. In addition, it is recommended to walk around Daebudo Island via the Daebu Haesol-gil.

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Hotel Herren-Haus - Goodstay
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

The Hotel Herren-Haus (meaning ‘a nobleman’s house’ in German) is situated near Gangneung Anmok Beach, which is famous for its beautiful view of the blue East Sea. Decorated with a simple yet fairy-tale like interior, the hotel aims to provide tourists with cozy, sweet guestrooms where they can relax in comfort. As the hotel is located on Gangneung Coffee Street, tourists can enjoy a tasty cup of coffee while walking along the beach. The Gangneung Passenger Terminal, which is located in front of the hotel, is the departure point for the daily passenger ship service to Ulleungdo Island. The surrounding tourist attractions include Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Jeongdongjin, Ojukheon House, and Seongyojang House.

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Gangchon Station
Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Located in 34, Gangchon-ro, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, Gangchon Station is one of train stations in Gyeongchun Line. It is situated between Gimyujeong and Baekyang-ri. The metropolitan subway line, Gyeongchun Line, started operating on December 21, 2010 and rapid train used to stop at the station even during weekdays since August 2011. However, the rapid train is no more operating due to the introduction of ITX-Cheongchun Train.

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Asan Express Bus Terminal
Chungcheongnam-do(Asan-si)

There is a route only bound for Seoul

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Sinchon Sisters Hostel [Korea Quality] / 신촌 시스터즈 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]
Seoul(Mapo-gu)

This guesthouse is located in Nogosan-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, as a space for young backpackers catered by a fellow lover of traveling. There are 12 rooms in total, including Double (2-person), Triple (3-person), and Quad (4-person) rooms. Guests have a choice of two double beds or two bunk beds for the Quad room. All rooms have bathrooms with a shower booth attached. There are no kitchen facilities available, but all rooms allow outside food and there are microwave ovens on premise. Washing machine and dryer is available for use with payment. The guesthouse has high customer satisfaction thanks to its affordable prices, clean facilities, and friendly service. Sinchon and Sogang University Stations on Seoul Subway Line 2 are located only 5 min away by foot, and airport limousine and Seoul city Bus Stops can also be found nearby. The guesthouse is also close to districts popular among the young in Seoul, such as Hongdae, Hapjeong, Mangwon, and Sangsu.

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Gaesimsa Temple
Chungcheongnam-do(Seosan-si)

Situated in a dense forest in Sangwangsan Mountain (altitude: 307m) and located 6km away from Haemi-myeon, Gaesimsa Temple is one of four temples in the province of Chungcheongnam-do. The path from a parking lot to the temple site is quite remote and curved, but beautiful especially in the spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.The temple was built in 1484 during the 15th year of King Seongjong and designated as Treasure No. 143. Visitors can easily recognize the temple, as it uses bent tree trunks for pillars.

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Heungguksa Temple
Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

The name of Heungguksa Temple means “if the country prospers, the temple does well.” The temple was established to pray for the country to flourish. Located on Yeongchwisan Mountain, Heunaguksa was founded by Bojo Guksa in 1195.Within the compound are other buildings including Wontongjeon, Palsangjeon and Daeungjeon (Main Hall). The temple’s main hall (Treasure 396) is open in its structure and equipped with Korean traditional doors. A Buddhist painting named Hubultaenghwa is designated as Treasure No. 578. At the entrance to the temple is a rainbow-shaped stone bridge called Honggyo Bridge (Treasure No. 563), which is widely known as a distinguished work of art.On Yeongchwisan Mountain, azaleas begin to bloom in early April and completely take over the mountain by the end of the month. Azalea blossoms create an extravagant view along the ridgeline of Yeongchwibong Peak (439m above sea level) and Jillyebong Peak (510m above sea level). During this period, the Mount Yeongchwisan Azalea Festival takes place.

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Danyang Jeokseong Fortress
Chungcheongbuk-do(Danyang-gun)

Danyang Jeokseong Fortress is a fortress made of stone from Seongjaesan Mountain in Danyang. About 900 square meters of the surrounding area was mostly destroyed, but in the northeast section, the inner wall of the part that was heaped across the wall still remains. The castle was built surrounding the mountain's southern slope and around the summit. It was designated as Historical Site No. 265 in August 1979. Also, the circumference of the fortress is 923 meters, but most of the fortress walls have collapsed. A 3-meter section of wall remains at the end of the northeast part. Three gates were found in the southwest, east, and southeast areas. Inside of the fortress is the Jeokseongbi stone stele. Jeokseong Fortress is also called Jeoksanseong, as the place was an outpost for the Silla army's invasion of the north, where they stole Goguryeo army’s compound. * Historical symbol of Jeokseongsanseong Fortress Jeokseongbi Stone Stele was found in 1978 inside of the fortress. This artifact relates the power struggle between the Silla and Goguryeo. Besides the stone stele, the fortress also houses relics from the Three Kingdoms Period, such as earthenware and tiles from the Goryeo period. Also, the method employed to construct the structure resulted in its sturdiness, and thus the fortress has important value for studying fortification.

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