Chungcheongnam-do(Seocheon-gun)

National Institute of Ecology is a national organization established to find a sustainable balance between the preservation of the natural environment and citizens’ rights to pursue happiness.Ecorium has tropical, temperate, mediterranean and polar exhibitions centers where visitors can experience and learn about a variety of ecosystems. Ecological experience and education courses are conducted in a variety of outdoor spaces, including ecological wetland ecosystems.


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.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Changnyeong-gun)

The Nakdonggang Yuchae Festival is an annual event held during mid to late April in a canola flower field in the Namji-eup area of Changnyeong. The festival offers live performances; an experience hall of insects and birds; agricultural and specialty product exhibition, sales, and experience, and promotion booth; Namji Cheolgyo Gallery; yuchae photo rally, and other events for visitors to enjoy the beautiful scenery of yellow canola flower in full bloom with the blue thread of the Nakdonggang River.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Chungju-si)

The Suanbo Holy Spa Hotel is located in Chungju in the Suanbo Spa Tourist Complex, which is surrounded by the expansive forests and peaks of Woraksan National Park and boasts a hot springs zone with an impressive 1,000 years of history.The 4-story hotel offers a variety of rooms: Western-style rooms with bed, Korean-style rooms with ‘ondol’ floor heating, and various sizes of condo-style rooms with kitchens (33m², 50m², 100m², 122 m², and 165 m²). Some guestrooms even come complete with whirlpool tubs! Subsidiary facilities include a large sauna (730 m²), a restaurant with seating for up to 200 people, a PC room, a Karaoke facility, a basket ball court, and a soccer field.


Gyeonggi-do(Icheon-si) , Icheon

Located in Icheon City, Gyeonggi-do, the Pig Museum is the first of its kind in Asia. Village chief and an expert of pig artificial insemination Lee Jong-yeong founded the museum in November 14, 2011. Some 5,000 pig-related articles from 18 different countries are on exhibit. Visitors can also enjoy pig performances and participate in hands-on experience programs such as making sausage.


Gangwon-do(Hwacheon-gun)

Peace Dam in Hwacheon-gun was built in response to a potential flooding attack from North Korea. The first phase of construction began in 1986, and ended in 1989; the second phase, which entailed raising the x_height of the dam, began in 2002, and ended in 2005.Over the years, the dam has become a major tourist destination. It has several cultural and recreational facilities including the Water Culture Center, an artificial wall stream, and rest areas. It is also located close to the DMZ, and natural landmarks such as Bimok Park, Bisugumi Valley, and Suhari Fishing Site.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

The Hotel Jin, which was newly re-opened in 2012, boasts splendid a nighttime view of Jumunjin and the sea. Jumunjin is full of attractions and foods, and is the ideal place to enjoy the view with your loved one. The hotel offers tourists the best services and clean and tidy hotel facilities, and endeavors to help its guests to create beautiful memories during their stay in Jumunjin. The surrounding tourist attractions include Jumunjin Squid Festival, Jumunjin Port, Sogeumgang Valley, Chamsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum, and Daegwallyeong Yangtte (Sheep) Farm. If you have any inquiries about local restaurants and tourist attractions, please contact the hotel.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Gimhae-si)

Bongha Village is located 4.5km to the east of Jinyeong-eup, on the foot-slopes of Bonghwasan mountain. It is a typical farming village, and its major produce is Jinyeong sweet persimmons and rice. Its name comes from the mound above it on Bonghwasan mountain, where in the past beacons were lit as a method of communication. Bonghwasan mountain is home to Bonghwasa temple and two famous valleys: Doduk (thief) valley on the east side, named because of the many thieves that used to operate in the area, and Yasi (fox) valley on the west side, which looks like a fox lying on its front, looking back at its tail.Birthplace of the former President of Korea, Roh Moo-hyunThe birthplace of the former President of Korea, Roh Moo-hyun, is a brick house with a slate roof that consists of two small rooms and a kitchen. Although it is a shabby house, everything in it seems rare and precious to visitors. The earth, stones, and water, as well as household items, are popular with visitors. Some visitors even take stones and soil from the garden home with them in plastic bags, and some take water, believing that water from the ex-president’s birthplace is almost sacred.


Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) , Ganghwado Island

Unravel Korea's Rich Textile Legacy at the Donggwang Textile Cultural Center! Step back in time and delve into South Korea's textile tapestry right in the heart of Incheon's Ganghwa Island. From its heyday in the swinging '60s and '70s, the Donggwang Textile Factory was a cornerstone of the Korean textile boom. Today, after a spectacular makeover, it's a shining example of urban revival and a testament to Korea's industrious spirit.       Take a Walk Down Memory Lane! Established and broadened in 1963 by the visionary Yun Mansik, Donggwang Textile was the talk of the town, leading the Korean textile movement with a workforce of over two hundred passionate professionals. But as the saying goes, every silver lining has a cloud. As the industry shifted gears, this iconic landmark fell silent. Yet, thanks to a whopping 3.2 billion KRW boost from the Ganghwa local government, this phoenix has risen once more. Now, it's a treasure trove of attractions: from vintage textile machinery showcases and high-tech viewing rooms to quaint book nooks and multifunctional event spaces. A Blast from the Past Meets the Present! Entering the Donggwang Textile Cultural Center is like flipping open a vibrant scrapbook of Korea's textile legacy. Situated alongside the likes of Joyang Bangjik Cafe and Ganghwa Sochang Experience Center, this hub is a melting pot of Korea's textile milestones. No wonder it's lighting up Instagram feeds and topping travel bucket lists left and right.       Dive into Yesterday, Today! With no admission fee, it's a no-brainer for anyone looking to soak up some culture. Just a heads-up: they hit the pause button every Monday to keep things spick and span for your next cultural deep dive. If South Korea is on your radar, pencil in a pitstop at Ganghwa Island and the illustrious Donggwang Textile Cultural Center. Immerse yourself in Korea's textured past, engage in unique experiences, and craft tales that you'll reminisce about for years to come. #TextilesOfKorea #HiddenGemsOfGanghwa #KoreaBound Join the narrative of Korea's rich fabric. Catch you on Ganghwado Island!


Gangwon-do(Goseong-gun)

Azelea Oriental Medical Clinic, located inside Pineridge Resort of Gangwon-do, offers treatment combining Hanbang (Oriental medicine) and spa treatments. Doctors are available to diagnose each customer and treat them based on their test results. Treatment includes Hanbang therapy, bath/spa therapy, well-being clinic and Sasang Constitution analysis, which categorizes a body into one of four distinct body types. Moreover, the clinic's Hanbang therapy involving hot spring water, special cosmetics and bath salt is developed to suit international visitors and their physical charactersitics.