Busan(Haeundae-gu)

Haeundae Dalmaji Hot Spring Festival is a folk festival taking place in the Haeundae Beach area to celebrate Jeongwol Daeboreum, the first full moon of the lunar calendar. The day before the event, the citizens come together to make a daljip, a large pile of pine wood, which they will burn the following day to send up their wishes for a happy and healthy new year.


Gyeonggi-do(Gwangju-si)

Sueojangdae (守禦將臺 Defense Commander's Post) is a two-story military facility used for observation as well as for directing battles. This structure was built on the western side of Namhansanseong Fortress as one of four command posts. During the Manchu Invasion of 1636, King Injo himself helped to direct and encourage the troops from here. They held out for 45 days against a Qing force of 120,000. At Samjeondo, King Injo of Joseon had to surrender and was forced to accept vassal status to the Manchu Empire. It marked Joseon Korea's humiliating submission to Manchu Qing Dynasty.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

Located in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Hotel Star is one-block away from the Gangnam subway station. Limousine bus stop from Gimpo Airport and Incheon International Airport is in front of the hotel and so it is very popular among foreign tourists. It is also popular among domestic tourists because it is right next to the Yeoksam subway station. Various things to see and eat from Teheran-ro to Gangnam subway station will give unusual pleasure to the tourists in downtown.


Gyeonggi-do(Namyangju-si) , Namyangju

Gwangneung (광릉) is located in Namyangju in Gyeonggi-do. This is the royal tomb of King Sejo (1417-1468, reign: 1455-1468) and Queen Jeonghui (1418-1483).The King and Queen are enshrined separately. The tomb on the left is King Sejo’s and the one on the right is Queen Jeonhui’s. A pavilion stands between the two tombs.King Sejo was the second son of King Sejong and Queen Soheon. When his nephew came to the throne following the death of King Munjong, he led a revolt, “Gyeyujeongnan (계유정난) Revolts" and in 1453 became the 7th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty.Queen Jeongui was the daughter of Yun Beon and became the Queen when King Sejo took the throne. She was the first figure in the history of the Joseon Dynasty who administered state affairs on behalf of a young king.Gwangneung is surrounded by forests where an abundance of wild plants grow. These well-managed forests have been designated as a National Arboretum by the Korean Forest Service. Gwangneung is also famous for being the habitat of the Korean redheaded woodpecker (Natural Monument No.11). With many evergreen trees such as pine trees and fir trees growing here, these forests are a good place for a scenic drive. 


Chungcheongnam-do(Boryeong-si)

Merrymud Hotel is a newly built 2-star hotel with clean facilities. It is right across the street from Daecheon Beach. It is the best accommodation where summer holiday makers visiting Daecheon Beach can enjoy hotel-grade services. All guest rooms come with a private terrace where you can enjoy the sea view from the comfort of your room. There is a total of 44 guest rooms in Merrymud Hotel. There is a wide range of guest rooms to choose from including Superior Double, Superior Twin, Deluxe Twin, Family Suite, and Penthouse. The guest rooms have modern interior designs that feel comfortable. The Family and Suite rooms have a separate living room and a bedroom. The Penthouse room has two bed rooms, two bathrooms, and a living room. All guest rooms are facing the sea, which create a sense of great openness. There also private terraces. Convenience facilities include a cafeteria where they serve breakfast buffet, lunch, dessert and light alcoholic drinks, a cafe where coffee and teas are served and a bakery with freshly baked goods. In addition, there is a rooftop garden where you can hold a banquet and enjoy glow of the setting sun and night sky. As the hotel is new, all the facilities are clean and neat. According to the government guideline on the vaccine pass, the facilities are only open to those who have been fully vaccinated or have a negative PCR test result. The hotel is paying close attention to disinfection and anti-virus measures.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

Jace Motel is located in Ok-dong, the new town of Andong where Hahoe Village exists. Diverse sizes' rooms are available for all of family, couple and group travelers. As neighboring tourist spots, there are Hahoe Village, Byeongsan Seowon, Dosan Seowon, Bongjeongsa and Hakgasan hot spring. Andong's special products include Andong salt mackerel, Andong steamed chicken, Andong beef, Andong Soju and Andong Sikhye.


Incheon(Ongjin-gun)

Yeonpyeongdo Island is a small island resided by fishing communities. Despite the tragic incident of November 2010 shelling from North Korea, this bucolic island offers many natural and cultural attractions. Island History The earliest known history of Socheongdo Island comes from Chungmin-sa Temple, which was built to commemorate the island's once abundant but now extinct fish species called Yellow corbina (Sciaenidae). This fish was related to the family of fish commonly called drums, croakers, or hardheads for the repetitive throbbing or drumming sounds they make. When the economy flourished thanks to profitable fishing, the Socheongdo port was congested with fishing boats, so much that it was said that one could cross from one island to the next by walking over boats. The species of fish is depleted, and the island remains as quiet with views of North Korea. In November 2010, Socheongdo Island was hit by the fatal shelling from North Korea that killed two civilians and two soldiers. In recent months, the island has made an attempt to recover its tourism industry and to develop security tourism by blending its newer military presence at tourist attractions.


Gyeonggi-do(Yangpyeong-gun) , Yangpyeong

Batangol Arts Center is located in Yangpyeong. Because of the wonderful scenery of the surrounding lake and mountains, many people visit throughout the year. Batangol Arts Center is not merely a concert or exhibition hall, but also a place for visitors to participate in artistic activities and become artists themselves. It is a highly recommended place for foreigners who want to experience traditional Korean culture. You can participate in various activities at the art gallery, workshop, the ceramics workshop and the outdoor exhibition of the Batangol Art Center. One place you should not miss is the ceramics workshop. Here you can have the chance to actually make ceramics yourself. It is an interesting and fun experience for foreigners. After you finish shaping the mud clay, your work is completed by being baked in a traditional Korean pottery kiln. You can create your personal painting using the various dyeing materials. In the Hand-made Paper Room you can make paper with mulberry.Try making a card or a frame with the hand-made paper. It will be a nice present for friends and family. At the Batangol theater you can watch various genres of performances, from musicals to concerts. After seeing the artwork at the gallery, you can head to the cafe. It is a refreshing space where you can have a cup of tea while enjoying Mother Nature outside the window. The soothing scenery will x_heighten your taste buds and make the tea all the more refreshing. If you want to grab a bite before you leave Batangol, you can go to the Korean traditional restaurant, "Waegajip Bapsang." They have traditional dishes and snacks such as ramyeon and tteokbokki. There are more restaurants near the entrance of the Arts Center. 


Gangwon-do(Yeongwol-gun)

The Danjong Culture Festival, a major festival of Yeongwol-gun in Gangwon-do, is scheduled to be held for three days from April 25 to 27, 2014 around the Jangneung Tomb area. The festival is a historic cultural event held annually since 1967 in memory of King Danjong (the 6th monarch of the Joseon Dynasty) and his loyal subjects. It was originally called Danjongje and was renamed to Danjong Culture Festival in 1990. In the beginning, it was held for three days starting on the day before Hansik Day, which is April 5 by the Gregorian calendar, except in leap years (the 105th day after Dongji). Since this date changes every year, it was later decided that the festival should be held from the last Friday of April instead.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Ulleung-gun)

With a marine climate characterized by cool summers and warm winters, Ulleungdo Island has over 700 species of medicinal herbs. Cows at Ulleung Yakso Sutbul Garden graze on vegetables and herbs from Ulleungdo Island, giving their meat a herbal fragrance and rich taste that is also tender and soft. The restaurant offers bulgogi, roseu-gui, as well as various kinds of Ulleungdo Island’s traditional food, such as rice made with mussels.