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Suwon Hwaseong Museum
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) , suwon

Suwon Hwaseong Museum presents the history and culture of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, an important Korean cultural assert and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Visitors to the museum will be able to see a systematic information outlined about Joseon Dynasty. Due to the main theme featuring Suwon's Hwaseong that is not only a valuable architectural asset in Korea's history, the museum occupies the size of a small village, housing an extensive items and exhibitions on display. Therefore, effective learning and exploring of Korea's impressive historical heritages is possible by simply being on-site as the venue represents all about Korea back in the 18th century. It includes an entire process of construction and people involved in the project. as well as, captures of scenes from the day 1 of its establishment.    

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Seongeup Folk Village
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

Located at the foot of Mt. Halla on Jeju Island, Seongeup Folk Village is a small town that holds a vast amount of culture.Cultural properties in the folk village have been handed down from generation to generation and include treasures such as residential houses, Confucian shrines and schools, ancient government offices, stone statues, large millstones (pulled by horses or ox), fortress ruins, and stone monuments. Among the cultural gems of the folk village are intangible cultural assets such as folk plays, native foods, local folk craftsmanship, and local dialect. Even the trees are an important part of the area’s heritage. Several zelkova and nettle trees that are hundreds of years old stand at the center of the village, preserving the dignified atmosphere of a bygone era.The Seongeup Folk Village shows the unique culture of Jeju Island: the black lava rock walls, the straight but curvy alleys to block the wind, and the stone grandfather statues (Harubang), which have become a prime feature of the landscape. The local black-haired pigs and tongsi (pigsty / restroom) are especially well-known characteristics of Jeju folk culture. The Jeju black pork is said to be very nutritious.

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Songtan Special Tourist Zone
Gyeonggi-do(Pyeongtaek-si) , Pyeongtaek

The Songtan Special Tourist Zone in Pyeongtaek is located near a US military base and consists of shopping malls and entertainment facilities. It is often referred to as “Little Itaewon” because it bears a similarity with Itaewon’s alleys. The districts of Sinjang and Seojeong are part of this tourist zone.The main attraction in the Sinjang district is the shopping mall that was completed in 1998. Visitors can shop and spend their leisure time along the 300-meter-long pedestrian road that starts from the US military base. In Songtan’s Seojeong district, there is a popular cherry blossoms road and a public park where people can relax.There’s a bike path on Buraksan Mountain and a wide variety of delicious food at the Pyeongtaek Jungang International Market. The Korea-US Friendship Culture Festival is held in September and the Moro Culture & Art Festival in October. The tourist zone is conveniently located near Songtan Station (Seoul Subway Line 1).[Songtan Special Tourist Zone]Areas included: Areas around Sinjang 1 (il) to 2 (i), Jisan, Songbuk and Seojeong-dong in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-doArea size: 491,316㎡Tourist attractions: Sinjang Shopping Mall, Jungang International Market, Culture Street, Buraksan Mountain, etc. 

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Gongju Hanok Village
Chungcheongnam-do(Gongju-si)

Gongju is called the ‘museum having no roof’ as it is full of various historical sites from the Baekje period. Located between the Royal Tomb of King Muryeong and Gongju National Museum, Gongju Hanok Village is comprised of new-style Korean houses combining new elements with the unique ambience of traditional Korean houses with underfloor heating, a pavilion and various hands-on program to learn about the history of Baekje. Coexisting between traditional and modern, the new-style hanok village opened in 2010, and spans over 9,000 pyeong (29,752.07㎡). There are 6 buildings for groups and 10 buildings for individuals, featuring different facilities. Locker rooms and shower rooms are equipped in the accommodations for groups, perfect for workshops or school trips and the buildings for individual visitors are comprised of three room types, including standard and premium. Tourists can enjoy a friendly atmosphere while walking along the street, displaying folk items and walls with hand-writing. The village offers diverse hands-on programs including their most popular programs, ‘tea story of Baekje’ and ‘making Gongju chestnut cookies’. The tea story of Baekje is a tea ceremony for participants to learn through painting in an easy way. The cookie making program is a tea confectionery program to make traditional snacks with healthy ingredients, a suitable educational experience for children and families. ‘Royal costume experience of Baekje’, ‘book weaving’, ‘making relics of Baekje’ and more are also available at the comfortable hanok houses to get to know the history of Baekje.

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Busan Cinema Center
Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Busan Cinema Center is the venue of the Busan International Film Festival, which is a major world film festival. There are theaters of different sizes in the 3 buildings of the center, named Cine Mountain, BIFF Hill, and Double Cone. The center runs a tour program as well as film-related lectures. Known as the cinema paradise of Korea, the center is also one of the most popular tourist attractions in Busan.

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Pohang Jukdo Market
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Pohang-si)

Pohang Jukdo Market first started as a small gathering of local vendors who sold their wares at the large fields of reeds in Pohang Inner Harbor. Now, over five decades later, the market has become one of the largest traditional markets in the Gyeongsangbuk-do area (on the east coast). Along with the Pohang Jukdo Market, visitors will also find the Jukdo Fish Market, only 500m away from Ogeori (the heart of Pohang). The largest open-run market in the east, the seafood wholesale market is made up of 200 raw fish stores, offering the area’s best catches. Nearby restaurants sell quality sashimi dishes at incredibly low prices and in the wintertime visitors can get a taste of Gwamegi, a local specialty of the Pohang area.

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Yejiwon
Seoul(Jung-gu)

The Yejiwon is located in Seoul Jung-gu Jangchung-dong and has been offering traditional Korean etiquette education programs since its inception on September 16th, 1974. Furthermore, the Yejiwon also serves to introduce the traditional cultures and living cultures of Korean etiquettes to foreigners. Most programs offered are short-term classes, and reservations can be made on the homepage up to 15 days in advance. Reservations are only available for groups of 10 or more and classes are instructed in Korean only, so it may be a good idea to be accompanied by a guide.

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Amisan
Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Named after Mt. Emei (Amisan) in China, Amisan opened in January 1996 at the Marina Center in Busan. It’s a popular restaurant among Chinese food lovers because of the excellent taste and quality service. Celebrities visiting Busan often dine here.

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Government Complex-Daejeon Express Bus Terminal
Daejeon(Seo-gu)

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Hyundai Serviced residence - Goodstay
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

Hyundai Residence is located in Chungmuro, mecca of Korean culture, art and movie industry, and provides homely rooms and outstanding view. Various kinds of room provide the best environment for business and family tourists and all rooms are equipped with washing machine, refrigerator and high speed Internet. Located in the middle of Myeong-dong, Euljiro, and Namdaemun Market, Hyundai Residence is in the center of all kinds of tourisms including what to see and what to eat.

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