Gyeongsangnam-do(Geoje-si)

The Geoje Tourist Hotel provides large and small banquet halls able to accommodate 300 people including Dongbaek Hall for 50 people and other banquet halls for conferences. The banquet halls can be used for receptions, engagement ceremonies, 60th birthdays, company anniversaries, New Year's, promotions, celebrations, and various other events as well.


Jeollanam-do(Haenam-gun)


Gwangju(Seo-gu)

Hotel The May, located in Seo-gu, Gwangju, is situated near Gwangju City Hall, attracting many business guests, as well as a cinema, supermarket, hospital and other convenient facilities. In addition, the 5.18 Memorial Park, which displays photos and information about the Gwangju democratization movement of May 18, 1980, is situated right next to the hotel. Visitors are recommended to try Gwangju’s special dishes such as tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patties), yukjeon(beef pancakes), Jeollanam-do-style table d’hote, and hongeo samhap (fermented skate and steamed pork slices served with kimchi).


Jeollabuk-do(Iksan-si)

The Iksan Seodong Festival is held for two days in Seodong Park in Geumna-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do. The festival, which started as the Mahan Folk Festival in 1969, celebrates the city of Iksan-si. Iksan-si will bring to life the 1400 year old Baekje's Kingdom and hold the festival to express the meaning of world heritage.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Jecheon-si)

Located in Woraksan National Park, the Korean Culture Experience Center is where one can experience traditional Korean culture. Participants can experience a range of cultural activities and learn from the wisdom of our ancestors. The center's licensed instructors continuously work on the development of new programs in order to provide today's youth with opportunities to experience Korean culture and tradition. In addition, the center offers meals made with local products.


Incheon(Jung-gu) , Incheon Center

The Noodle Platform: A Multifaceted Noodle-Themed Cultural Space in Incheon When people think of iconic local foods in Incheon, various types of noodles quickly come to mind. After all, this coastal city is not only credited with popularizing jjajangmyeon but also with creating jjolmyeon. True to its name, The Noodle Platform—located in Incheon’s Chinatown—celebrates the region’s rich noodle heritage through exhibits, interactive activities, and educational programs. 1. First Floor: Noodle Heritage on Display * Historical Exhibits The first floor highlights the origins of beloved noodle dishes such as jjajangmyeon and jjolmyeon. Visitors can also explore displays featuring nostalgia-inducing favorites like Hwapyeong-dong naengmyeon and Saejip kalguksu, showcasing the flavors Incheon residents hold dear. * Artifacts & Memorabilia Rare items, including an original noodle extruder donated by Gwangshin Mill (reputed to be the “first jjolmyeon factory”), add historical depth and visual interest. These artifacts offer a glimpse into the local food industry’s evolution, captivating both culinary enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. 2. Second Floor: Hands-On Culinary Experiences * Interactive Cooking Stations On the second floor, guests can try their hand at preparing various noodle dishes via models and digital displays. The setup encourages hands-on learning, allowing visitors to experiment with different cooking techniques. * Global Spice Exhibition An assortment of spices from around the world—often used in noodle dishes—are available for visitors to see and smell, providing a sensory tour of global flavors. * Cup Noodle Creation A dedicated corner offers a build-your-own cup noodle experience, adding a playful twist to the educational aspects of the platform. 3. Bringing Incheon’s Noodle Culture to Life By weaving together historical documentation, interactive exhibits, and opportunities for creative exploration, The Noodle Platform serves as an engaging cultural hub that underscores Incheon’s longstanding love affair with noodles. Whether you’re a food enthusiast or simply curious about Korea’s culinary heritage, this vibrant space offers a rich, hands-on encounter with one of the city’s most treasured traditions.


Jeollanam-do(Boseong-gun)

Boseong is considered the birthplace of the commercial tea industry and is the largest producer of tea in the country. At the Boseong Green Tea Festival, some of the most popular festival events (most of which are held out in the green tea fields) are the hands-on experience programs such as picking tea leaves, making tea, and sampling green tea snacks. Other events such as the tea exhibition & sale, and a number of celebratory performances are also scheduled to be held during the festival period.


Gangwon-do(Yanggu-gun)

The Yanggu Unification Hall is located in the northernmost part of the Civilian Control Zone in Haean-myeon Yanggu-gun. It was built and opened to be utilized as a unification education center that would help broaden people’s understanding about the real situation in North Korea in preparation for reunification and encourage commitment for reunification. The location is 5 km away from The Fourth Tunnel, in the northern end of the punch bowl basin and it first opened in 1996. It has a first exhibition hall, second exhibition hall, agricultural specialty market, and a parking lot that can accommodate about 100 cars. Directly operated by Yanggu-gun District Office, the Yanggu Unification Hall displays things that show the reality of North Korea including household goods, exports and photographs. The agricultural specialty market sells agricultural goods, North Korean products, and tourism souvenirs. Located nearby is the 4th Tunnel, Eulji Observatory, and War Memorial Museum in Yanggu. The Eulji Observatory is the northernmost located observatory in South Korea. The Fourth Tunnel is the only tunnel among the four tunnels dug by North Korea that operates electric cars, allowing visitors to travel inside. The War Memorial Museum in Yanggu was built to shed new light on the nine battles fought in Yanggu during the Korean War. The Yanggu Unification Hall deals with works related to the Eulji Observatory, the 4th Tunnel and War Memorial Museum in Yanggu.


Gyeonggi-do(Gwacheon-si) , Seoul Grand Park

Organized by the Gwacheon-si Office and sponsored by the National Institute of Intangible Heritage, 'Eolssu! Arirang Gukak Festival (얼쑤! 소리꽃 아리랑)' is taking place at Sangsang Hall, located inside of Gyeonggi Sori Initiation Hall. Visitors can participate in the event every Saturday (4 p.m.) and Sunday (1 p.m.), beginning October 25 and lasting until December 13, 2014, with no need to purchase tickets. Including many traditional songs like Arirang and dance performaces widely known to the public, some unique programs such as Gyeonggi minyo (folk song) will also be showcased here.