Jeollabuk-do()

Gunsan International Migratory Bird Festival will be taking place for in the Gunsan-si region. Visitors will have the pleasure of watching Baikal Teal flocks, the most representative migratory birds of Geumgang, fly through the air. This is also a popular festival to experience a magnificent natural scenery and for families to enjoy the programs and activities together. Main events during the festival include the opening ceremony, an exhibition event, face painting, stage performances, and various other hands-on programs for all to enjoy.


Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun)

Opened in 2002, Phoenix Park Youth Hostel (Phoenixville) is a 5-story, 76-room facility, able to accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Rooms come with restrooms, and a public restroom is also available on each floor, perfect for vacation and field trips. Phoenixville's Phoenix Park Resort was created in harmony with nautre with completely equipped facilities and systems to enchance the participants' program needs while putting the safety of its guests first at all times. The General Hospital is located 5km away (Wonju Christian Hospital) with 30 Youth Workers and 3 Nutritionists (Nurses) in residence.


Busan(Yeongdo-gu)

Situated in Taejongdae Park, Yeongdo-gu, Busan-si, the Yeongdo Lighthouse was established in December 1906 and provided a guiding beacon of light to ships around Busan Port for over 100 years. The old lighthouse was replaced with a new one in 2004 and facilities were developed, making the site a maritime tourist attraction. The newly established site (720㎡) consists of a lighthouse, an art gallery, and a gallery of natural history. The white cylinder-shaped lighthouse is 35 meters high and its beam can be seen for about 40 kilometers. On Sinseon Bawi Rock next to the lighthouse, a dinosaur footprint was discovered that is presumed to date back to the Cretaceous Period. The footprint, along with other artifacts, is on display at the natural history gallery.


Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si)

'Salimchae is a 'hanok' guesthouse located in Soraji-ro, Paju where Gongneungcheon Stream and Hangang River meet. It's a great place to stay for those planning to visit some of the popular tourists destinations in Paju including Odusan Unification Observatory, Paju Jangneung, Heiry Art Valley, Young Jip Bows & Arrows Museum, Paju Book City, and Simhaksan Mountain, because they are all within 5km away from the guesthouse. It's also a mere 6km away from Geumneung Station on the commuter rail service Gyeongui-Jungang Line, making it an easily accessible place for those using public transportation. Situated in a 264㎡ area, the guesthouse consists of two stand-alone buildings booked as a whole -- 'Gangbit Baram' and 'Byeolseojeong' -- and guestrooms with an attic room in the main building. The guesthouse can accommodate up to 60 people. The guestrooms in the main building offer a great view of Hangang River nearby. There are a seminar room with capacity of 150, a children's playroom, a ping pong table, a foot volleyball court, and a swimming pool for guests’ use.


Daegu(Dalseo-gu)

Saint Western Hotel opened in October 2004 in Daegu Dalseo-gu and has contributed to the development of Daegu by creating 300 jobs and drawing an increasing number of domestic and international travelers. The hotel has become a favorite venue for weddings and offers guests a first-class experience in terms of service, atmosphere, food, and overall comfort. Staff members are trained to always think of the customer first with an open service mindset. Located in the economic center of Daegu, the 4-star hotel incorporates nature by featuring a waterfall that measures 10 meters in x_height and is accompanied by a rainbow of lights. Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed wireless internet. There is an array of subsidiary facilities such as a convention hall with seating for up to 1,500 people and various banquet rooms equipped with the latest audio, video, and lighting systems. Other facilities include a wedding hall, a coffee shop, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese restaurants, a buffet restaurant, a karaoke area, a photo studio, a travel agency, a beauty shop, a flower shop, and more.


Daejeon(Yuseong-gu)

Daejeon National Cemetery covers a vast area of land spanning around 330,000㎡. The cemetery is comprised of graves for the deceased patriots, men of national merit, generals, officers, soldiers, etc. Major facilities include the Memorial Tower and Memorial Gate for paying reverence to the patriotic spirits, Patriotic Spirit Exhibition Center displaying photos and articles left by the deceased, and an outdoor exhibition space, where military battle equipments are on display. Other facilities within the cemetery grounds include fountains, statues, sculptures, pavilions, and Hyeonchungji, which is a man-made pond in the shape of the Korean peninsula. The cemetery is well kept with ample rest areas against the backdrop of the beautiful natural landscape.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

Gagyeongjae, or House with a Beautiful View, is a place with a thatched roof and an unhindered view. Guests can enjoy the view of natural environment over the window, with cool breeze freely flowing in the rooms. There are five rooms in total including Anchae Sangbang, Sarangchae Upper Room and Lower Room, Ondol Red Clay Lower Room, and Door Room. Guests in Anchae can use the central porch, whereas guests in Sarangchae can take advantage of the central floor as well. Ondol Red Clay Room is popular; it is heated by the owner himself through the traditional fireplace outside the room. The room, however, requires reservation at least 2 days in advance. Air conditioners were recently installed in the hanok. Additional fees are separately charged in summer, but it is just great to enjoy air conditioning in a hanok. Note that reservation and inquiry over the phone is faster and more convenient than that on the website. There are many restaurants and places to experience in Hahoe Folk Village. It is a nice place to enjoy many things and just relax.


Incheon(Ganghwa-gun)

Nadeul-gil means a leisurely outing (nadeuri) road. Comprised of 19 courses in total, the Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Trail offers a variety of historical assets and cultural sites to see. Each Nadeul-gil course connects Ganghwa Fortress outposts that are located every 1.3 km on high ground along the walking paths. The trails are on the island of Ganghwa which holds many Goryeo Dynasty remains that are important to Korean history. Fortresses that stood against Mongolian invasions are still standing and many of the Goryeo Kingdom’s palaces and royal tomb sites are also found in Ganghwa region. Exploring the major cultural heritage sites dispersed throughout the town can be just as fun as exploring Ganghwa’s natural beauty. The sunset on the Seohae (West coast), expansive open mud flats, views from Marisan and Goryeosan Mountains and the peaceful farming villages are just a handful of the sights along this walking trail. The establishment of Ganghwa Nadeul-gil’s begins with the ancient scholar Go Jae-hyeong (pen name Hwanam), who left his hometown Ganghwa on a spring day in 1906 when the peach trees were in full bloom. He walked through more than 100 villages around the whole island. Back home, he composed poems about his journey and published them under the title of “Simdo Gihaeng (Simdo Travels),” Simdo being another name for Ganghwa. During his travels, he sang songs of his home Ganghwa. Thanks to his work, people can now follow in the footsteps of Hwanam and his appreciation of the beautiful scenery and great people of Ganghwa Island.


Jeollanam-do(Damyang-gun)

Geumseongsanseong Fortress in Geumseongsan Mountain (603m) forms a boundary between two small villages located on the border of two provinces (Geumseong-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do and Sunchang-gun, Jeollabuk-do) and is one of the three popular mountains of the Honam region (the Southwestern region of Korea that includes Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do). The fortress is surrounded by two walls connecting Cheolmabong Peak, Undaebong Peak, and Jangdaebong Peak. The total length of the outer wall is 6.486 meters and inner wall is 859 meters. Historians are uncertain about the year the fortress was built, and have concluded that it dates back to the Three Kingdoms Period (57 BCE – 676 CE) based on an examination of the ruins and remains discovered in the surrounding area. The fortress was reconstructed in 1409 and repaired in 1610 after the Imjin War (1592-1598). Following that, it continued to develop into a strong military base. - Classification: Historic Site No. 353 - Date of Designation: August 24, 1991 - Owner: Park Jinseong and 85 persons - Age: Three States Era - Site Area: 1,349,977㎡ - Kind of Cultural Properties: Castle Site