Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gimcheon-si)

Specialty firepit grilled restaurant at the Gimcheon Rest Area on the Busan-bound Gyeongbu Expressway. Try the firepit-grilled fish.


Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si) , Paju(Heyri Art valley)

Byeokbong Korea Jewelry Museum is dedicated to displaying and promotiong the jewelry work by royalty during the Joseon dynasty. Visitors can learn about the various styles and the meanings behind the designs.


Chungcheongnam-do(Taean-gun)

Baeksajangpogu Port is located just 4 km southwest of Anmyeondo Bridge, the bridge connecting the mainland with the island. Near the port is a white sandy beach called Baeksajang. At Baeksajang Beach, the shimmering white sand stretches endlessly and the ebbing tide creates a different view of the horizon. Though the water level has a large tidal range, the beach's moderate water temperature makes it a safe and enjoyable place to take a dip in even until late summer. The beach is 1.2 km long and 300 m wide, and is made up of fine silica sand. Just around the corner is Sambong Beach. Baeksajang Beach is one of the major sources of jumbo shrimp, and during autumn, crowds come to enjoy the taste of fresh jumbo shrimp. The beach even holds a prawn festival every fall when jumbo shrimp production peaks.


Jeollabuk-do(Gunsan-si)

Hinokijam is a two-story traditional Japanese wooden house accommodation located on Modern Culture and History Street of Gunsan. The guesthouse is unique in that you can experience the modern cultural and history as well as the quiet and still atmosphere of Japan in South Korea. As it is located on Modern Culture and History Street, most guests staying at the guesthouse are travelers without a car. It also offers affordable room rates. There is a total of seven guest rooms in Hinokijam. Since the guest rooms have slightly different structures, you should check the details before confirming the booking. The Kkotnimbang and Sarangbang rooms are big enough for two guests and the Dalnimbang room is big enough for three guests. All of the guest rooms are ondol rooms. Only the Kkotnimbang room has a bathroom outside. The Sarangbang and Dalnimbang rooms have bathrooms inside. The Gureumbang and Byeolnimbang rooms, and the Haneulbang room on the second floor can accommodate four guests. The Haetnimbang room, which is the largest room, can accommodate from four to eight guests. The guest rooms for four people or more have beds and bathrooms. Apart from the Haetnimbang room, all guest rooms have basic room rates for one guest. In the morning, the guesthouse provides simple breakfast with toast and beverages. Gunsan Modern History Museum, Jinpo Marine Park, Dongguksa Temple, Gunsan History Museum, and Teddy Bear Museum are within walking distance from the guesthouse. On Modern Culture and History Street, you can find Leesungdang, the oldest bakery in South Korea, and Jjambbong Street.


Jeollanam-do(Gurye-gun)

Sandong-myeon in the Gurye-gun region is widely known as the home of Sansuyu (cornus fruit) and is responsible for 67% of Korea’s Sansuyu fruit production. The Sangwi Village located at the foot of the southwest side of Manbokdae Mountain (1,433m) is considered the region’s most representative village of Sansuyu. The village has a beautiful natural landscape with the snow-covered Jirisan Mountain range to its back and a small valley to its right. Visitors to Sangwi Village can wind down at the hot spring complex near the village, which is famous for its germanium content and said to have numerous health benefits. The Sansuyu flowers of Sanwi Village typically are at full bloom between March 20th and March 31st, drawing throngs of visitors. * Please note that blossom dates are not exact and change slightly from year to year.


Seoul(Seocho-gu)

Yangjaecheon was originally the first tributary to the Hangang River, but, it became an artificial river as a result of the Hangang River Coastal Development Project and some other changes by surrounding developments.


Busan(Jung-gu)

Hotel B.Cent is located in Jungang-dong, Jung-gu, Busan, which is currently being re-developed as a downtown area. The 'B' in the name stands for 'Busan and Business,' and 'C' stands for 'Central.' It's an 8-story building with 40 guestrooms in modern-style design, boasting of quality facilities and friendly services in addition to large and pleasant rooms furnished with high-quality bed and furniture. There are five different types of guestrooms for those on a budget, families, couples, and business travelers. The hotel is very conveniently located for both Korean and foreign guests because it's very close to Busan Station, Busan International Passenger Terminal, and Gimhae Airport. Situated in the new downtown area of Busan, it's a great place to stay for those planning to tour the city, shop, experience the culture, and have fun in the city.


Jeollanam-do(Damyang-gun)

Chuwolsan Mountain’s Yak Dasik (“yak” meaning “medicinal” in Korean) is Damyang’s traditional candy made of medicinal wild fruits and herbs. Dasik is a pattern-pressed candy made of fruit/herb powder, rice powder, honey, and other ingredients. In order to get the fruit/herb powder, ingredients must go through a long process of drying, boiling, steaming, and stirring. It’s a time intensive process that produces a unique and delicious Korean snack. Chuwolsan Mountain Dasik are typically flavored and decorated with jujubes, pine nuts, and so on. While eating the dasik, you will taste different flavors—sweet, sour, bitter, and nutty—and you’ll even smell the aromas of each of the different kinds as you chew! Chuwolsan Mountain’s Yak Dasik are naturally and brilliantly colored by wild fruits and herbs and have medicinal effects. Each of the different colors of Yak Dasik represent each season. More importantly, the candies preserve the values of nature and traditions of Korean ancestors.  


Jeollabuk-do(Imsil-gun)

Chwirakwon is a hanok stay program in Pilbong Culture Village offered by the Association for Preservation of Pilbong Farmer's Music of Imsil. In Chwirakwon, there are rooms for two, three, five, and group guests. There is a total of 11 guest rooms. Although it is a hanok house, each room has an en suite bathroom with shower facilities for greater convenience. There is a total of three guest rooms for two people. These guest rooms are studios and do not come with a kitchen. There are two four-guest rooms. The Naedeurimbang room has a bathroom as well as a self-contained kitchen where you can cook. In comparison, the Sachaebang room does not have a kitchen. There are two five-guest rooms. The Ochaebang room has two rooms while the Yukchaebang room is a studio without a kitchen. There are three eight-guest rooms, which have slightly different interior designs. Woenangsori is a separate hanok house that has two bed rooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom. The Chilchaebang room has two rooms and the Dadeuraegibang room has three rooms. Both rooms have kitchens where you can cook. The Anchaebang room, which is the largest private hanok house in Chwirakwon is large enough to accommodate 13 guests. It has two bathrooms, two bed rooms, an attic, and a self-contained kitchen fully equipped with kitchen appliances. All of the guest rooms have basic amenities such as a refrigerator, an electric kettle, and a hair dryer. In addition, you can dine at restaurants in Pilbong Culture Village with prior reservation. The guesthouse also rents barbecue grills. Pilbong Culture Village is full of things to see and enjoy. There are Pilbong Cultural Center, Pilbong Small Library, Daedonggwan (an indoor performance stage), Gutsandae (an outdoor performance stage), Pungryumadang, and Hanokmadang. Perforamces of Pilbong farmer's music of Imsil is held here every Thursday to Saturday. You can also relax in Good Cafe and Jeongja Yeoyujeong. Tourist spots near the guesthouse that are worth a visit include Okjeongho Lake, and Hoemunsan Recreational Forest.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Geoje-si)

Jisimdo Island is about 500m wide and 1.5km in length and sits 5km to the southeast of Geojedo Island’s Jangseungpo Port. The island is densely filled with tree. 37 species of trees including pine trees, and Geoje aerides can be seen but camellia trees account for 60 to 70 percent of the whole area of the island. The flower of cameillia trees blooms in the beginning of December and closes its flowers in April. The best time for seeing the flowers is around March even though people can admire the blooming flower for 5 months. The island’s edges are mostly comprised of steep cliffs, otherwise private land and mountain slopes are generally flat. To see the whole island, it may take 2 to 3 hours on foot along the flat trail in the village.