Gyeonggi-do(Ansan-si)

The Ansan Botanical Garden (안산식물원) has three pavilions: The first pavilion (382.81㎡) is a tropical garden, while the second pavilion in the middle (846㎡) and the third to the south (846㎡), feature marsh plants. Outside are four rose gardens, a fruit tree garden, a wild plant garden, a plant succession garden, and a pond (featuring a total of 46 plants including red momo botan lotus). The botanical park has a pyramid-shaped, modern greenhouse that is a source of pride for Ansan City. The park is also connected to Seongho Park.


Busan(Nam-gu)

Gohyangjip Kalguksu offers kal-guksu (noodle soup) using home grown red pepper powder, rice, and seasonal vegetables.


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

Cheong-jae-seol-heon (English name, ‘Healing Garden’) is a bed & breakfast nestled on the foot of Hallasan Mt. in Jeju Island. Simple and modern design building is surrounded by well arranged garden with a small pond and some artworks beautifully placed here and there. A tangerine farmer, Kim Ju Deok provides relaxing accommodation at such great environment with breakfast that she cooks herself with vegetables from her backyard. This is a place that feels tranquility and the warmth of Korean Ajumma (married woman).


Jeollanam-do(Gurye-gun)

Located at the entrance of Hwaeomsa, Gurye Jeonnam, Jirisan Sansarang Pension is covered by Cornus flowers and cherry blossom in spring, a clean water of Jirisan valley in summer, maple tree in autumn, and white snow scenery in winter. There are two buildings; Condo-style building and Motel-style building. In front of the building, a garden is laid out. Rooms including the bed room, Ondol room, and condo-style family room. Rooms are clean and are equipped with fixture and furniture for convenient and comfortable resting. As the auxiliary facilities, there are the big theme park, the big BBQ area to accommodate 100 persons, and the family BBQ area for small family. Next to the pension, there is the valley for swimming in summer and it is used as a place for children nature learning. Also, there are various auxiliary facilities including the outdoor lawn square, walk, and outdoor rest room.


Daegu(Jung-gu)

Rivertain Hotel Daegu is one of the best business hotels you can find in the city in terms of quality of the facilities, pleasantness, and convenience. All the guestrooms are finished with environment-friendly materials and furnished with 'Ace Bed,' the most popular bed brand in Korea, anti-allergy goose down blankets, and top-quality linen sheets to ensure that the guests have a good night’s sleep, including the steam clothing care system 'Styler' for business travelers. There are also three free bottles of drinking water in each room. The hotel serves breakfast consisting of steamed rice, soup, side dishes, toast, cereals, and eggs that are cooked on the spot. It’s very conveniently located close to the City Hall, around which are lots of places for dining, touring, and shopping. Thanks to various means of public transportation in the vicinity of the hotel, it’s also very easy to get to many tourist destinations in the city. Geundae-ro, Jung-gu, one of the Top 100 Tourist Attractions in Korea, is within walking distance from the hotel. Popular tourist destinations in the vicinity of the hotel include Seomun Market, Kim Gwangseok-gil Street, Fashion Oriental Medicine Road, and Bongsan Culture Street.


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.


Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si)

Philips Motel in Paju, which is close to Seoul and is also not far from North Korea, has become popular with not only general tourists but also business travelers as Paju City Hall is situated close by. The hotel, which comprises two buildings, has large guest rooms and a spacious parking lot in which even several buses can be parked, so the hotel receives numerous tourist groups, too. Tourists can visit the DMZ (demilitarized zone) including the Odusan Unification Observatory and the Imjingak Tourist Site.


Jeollabuk-do(Gunsan-si)

Located in Gunsan-si Jeonbuk, Yes Hotel (formerly Hue Motel) is just in front of Saemangeum breakwater of 33km. From the entrance, the wide parking lot and the motel building are viewed. The building provides the luxury and modern atmosphere. Rooms include Korea style Ondol rooms and bed-rooms. The double bed and twin bed are good for the family and business travelers. The room is relatively wide and has the advanced facility and comfortable atmosphere. The motel is close to Gunsan airport and Gunsan ferry terminal. Travelers can enjoy driving in Saemangeum breakwater.


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.