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Marronnier Summer Festival
Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Since its opening, Arts Council Korea - Performing Art Center has introduced many regular programs including excellent repertory series, new generation performance artists series, themed performance arts series and other planned programs. The Marronnier Summer Festival will be a participatory festival including outdoor performances with an expected audience of 20,000 people for six consecutive days.

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House of Chiam ([한옥스테이] 치암고택)
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

This is the old house of Lee Man-hyeon, also known by his pen name Chiam. He served as a town chief and a high-ranking court official during the reign of King Gojong of the Joseon Dynasty. He is also the 11th generation descendant of the great scholar Lee Hwang, also known as Toegye. The hanok was designated as the 11th Folk Relic of Gyeongsangbuk-do. It was originally located in Dosan-myeon Wonchon-ri, but moved to the current location as the original site was flooded due to the construction of the Andong Dam in 1976. The house is composed of a square-shaped, tile-roofed main building that measures 22 kans*, a 5-kan lofty front gate, and outer quarters. The main building consists of the anchae (women's quarters) and the elevated sarangchae (men's quarters). The roof of the sarangchae has a peculiar shape, as it is sloped and has gabled roofs on each side. *kan: a traditional measurement that corresponds to the space between two columns The cultural properties of Gyeongsangbuk-do No.11

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Baenaegol Valley (배내골)
Gyeongsangnam-do(Yangsan-si)

Baenaegol Valley is located at the heart of the mountainous region affectionately known as the Yeongnam Alps. The valley derives its name “Baenaegol,” meaning “the valley of pears,” from the wild pear trees that grow in large numbers along the valley. The valley covers nearly 8 kilometers of land between the range connecting Sinbulsan Mountain and Yeongchuksan Mountain and the western range connecting Cheonhwangsan Mountain and Jaeyaksan Mountain in Miryang. It is a popular vacation destination in the summer. Also, many tourists come to drink the water containing acer mono sap, which is known to be produced in this region during the springtime. Baenaegol Valley is just a short distance away from downtown Yangsan. The valley provides an opportunity to enjoy nature away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. The long valley is wedged between highlands, which results in at least two hours less of sunshine than other regions, so it feels cooler in the summer months. Strawberries are also widely grown in the area.

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Gamami Beach
Jeollanam-do(Yeonggwang-gun)

The sandy beaches of the half-full moon shaped island have around 200 pine trees that form a dense forest creates a calming effect. The water is shallow, around 1~2m near the beach. With its clear waters the beach is considered one of the best three beach resorts in the south-western part of Korea. The setting of the sun covers the entire area from atop Geumjeongsan Mountain to the small islands in the distance. Near the beach area there is a coastal drive way with a wonderful view of the coast. Dombaeseom island, famous for ocean fishing, and Chilsando Island, which is so named because of seven hills that are shaped like each other, are lined up more or less in a row.

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Jeodo Island (저도(딱섬))
Gyeongsangnam-do(Sacheon-si)

Jeodo Island derives its name from the abundance of paper mulberry (a fiber crop largely used for papermaking) growing on the island. The Sino-Korean character "楮" (jeo) refers to paper mulberry, while "島" (do) refers to island. The native Korean word for paper mulberry is “daknamu”. Hence, the island is also called Dakseom. Hanji, a Korean handcrafter paper, is made from the inner back of paper mulberry. On Jeodo Island, one can get a glimpse of what daily life in a small fishing village is like. The island can also be seen just behind the bamboo weirs from Siran Dock. The view is a combination of a lighthouse, fishing site, lush meadows, and lodgings with the ocean in the background. * Area: 38,216㎡

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Sanjideungdae Lighthouse (산지등대)
Jeju-do(Jeju-si)

The name Sanji derives from is the designation is recorded as ‘sanjichon’ literally translated the mountainous village (山 地 村). Under the reign of King Sukjong, the 19th king of the Joseon Dynasty, Jeju province governor at that time, Lee Hyeong-sang dispatched a painter Kim Nam-gil to write tamna Sullyeokdo (a book of paintings depicting various events held in 1702). Known initially as sanjeo, meaning at the foot of the mountain, the name was later changed to its current name as the upstream of sanji stream that originates from Hallasan Mountain empties itself into the sea. Sitting on half-way up the sarabong peak, one of the signature parks in Jeju-do island, the sanji light house overlooks the port of Jeju.

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Buil hoetjip
Gyeongsangnam-do(Geoje-si)

A restaurant with over 30 years’ tradition. This seafood restaurant is located in Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do. The most famous menu is assorted sliced raw fish.

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Hyangmihwaro (향미화로)
Gyeonggi-do(Seongnam-si)

Hyangmihwaro is a restaurant that specializes in sutbul jangeo-gui (charcoal-broiled eel) and chamge megi maeuntang (spicy king crab and catfish stew). The broiled eel is available in two different varieties: salted and marinated. The salted eel has a distinctly clean taste while the savory marinated eel boasts a rich flavor created by fourteen different ingredients including dried red pepper powder, garlic, scallion, and onion. Chamge megi maeuntang, on the other hand, is a spicy king crab and catfish stew that delivers a zesty wallop of flavor. The stew is prepared by boiling seafood and vegetables with Korean traditional red pepper paste and sujebi (wheat flour dumplings).

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Cheollipo Beach
Chungcheongnam-do(Taean-gun)

Cheollipo Beach (천리포해수욕장) is located north of Mallipo Beach in Taean. While smaller and less modern than Mallipo Beach, Cheollipo is a very cozy port. Because of the smooth slope and clean water, this beach is a great place for fishing. Visitors can also catch various shellfish and collect seaweed. Geographically, no separate breakwater is required. Cheollipo Beach is recommended for those who want to enjoy the beauty of a remote port and peaceful ocean as opposed to swimming.

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Happy Traditional Village (재단법인 행복전통마을)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

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