Busan(Nam-gu)

A representative international music festival of Busan, the second Busan Maru International Music Festival (BMIMF) is set to run for 5 days from August 30 to September, 3 2011. The festival will be held in various locations throughout the city, including the Busan Cultural Center. Hosted by the city of Busan and managed by the BMIMF organizing committee, the festival’s goal is to develop the regional art sector while building the grounds for forming a robust global cultural infrastructure. The word “maru” is a Korean word that means “the best” and reflects the goals of the BMIMF of becoming one of the most recognized music festivals both domestically and internationally. This year’s festivities, held under the theme “Musical Globalization,” include performances from 37 teams (500 participants) who hail from all over the world.


Jeollanam-do(Gwangyang-si)

Harbour Bridge Hotel, located in Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do, is a business hotel that provides homely comforts in all its guestrooms and the best business environment for national and international guests. Gwangyang Steel Mill and Gwangyang City Hall are in the vicinity of the hotel, and Yi Sun-Sin Bridge, which can be seen from the hotel, offers a fast shortcut to Yeosu. Gwangyang-style bulgogi and a trip to the neighboring cities of Yeosu and Suncheon are highly recommended.


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.


Seoul(Gangseo-gu) , The Western Part of the Seoul

It is a famous restaurant where people wait in line to eat naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle) with raw fish. This restaurant's signature menu is cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul.


Gyeonggi-do(Yangpyeong-gun)

Baegunbong (alt. 940m) is a sharp pointed peak that sits on the border between Yangpyeong-eup and Okcheon-myeon in Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do Province. It is the highest of the peaks along the southern ridge of Yongmunsan Mountain (alt. 1,157m). The two most popular hiking trails along Baegunbong start at Yeonsu-ri in Yongmun-myeon and offer a relatively short hike to the summit.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Daegwallyeong, the pass that connects Gangneung-si and Pyeongchang-gun, is 832m in x_height and 13km in length. The pass is the hub of public transportation, the bridge of culture, and the border of the natural environment between Yeongdong and Yeongseo areas. This pass was used for delivering agricultural and marine products from Gangneung to Yeongseo, while local products from Yeongseo area were delivered to Gusan-ni, Seongsan-myeon. Seonbis (scholars in the Joseon Dynasty) also walked over this pass to go to Hanyang (then Capital City of the Joseon Dynasty), where gwageo (the highest-level state examination to recruit ranking officials during the Joseon Dynasty) took place. The Old Daegwallyeong Pass used to be one of the sections of Yeongdong Highway. The highway has been turned into a local road, which helped reduce the traffic along the pass. Walking or driving along the pass offers a peaceful experience with spectacular views. The Old Daegwallyeong Pass is 19.1km long. In the middle of the pass, there is a fork that divides into a route that goes down all the way (1hr 50min), and another one that goes up to Daegwallyeong Museum or Gamagol Village (2hrs 20min). The pass is an easy walk, which makes a great weekend getaway.


Gyeonggi-do(Pyeongtaek-si) , Pyeongtaek

It is a place that has been featured in many Korean gastronomic programs, and it uses beef bone soup without additives. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do. The representative menu is beef bone soup.


Gyeonggi-do(Osan-si)

E-MART Osan Branch has easy access as it is situated near National Road No. 1 and the Osan IC. The store firmly sticks to its basic principle of selling high-quality goods at affordable prices. To provide foreign tourists with a more convenient shopping experience, store announcements and product information are also given in foreign languages.


Gangwon-do(Donghae-si)

Mangsang Auto Camping Resort is an international-standard auto camping ground near the beautiful 3km-long Mangsang Beach. The campsite boasts of environment-friendly facilities such as caravans, log cabins, and American-style cottages. It's a popular destination for families who enjoy sleeping outdoors in a camping car, a tent, or a cabin after a day of water sports including wind surfing and sailing. The camping ground is also popular among corporate workers and university students going on workshops or MT. There is also the Mangsang Wellness Resort Town, where visitors can stay at and experience traditional Korean houses called 'hanok.'


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.