Busan(Seo-gu)

The magnificent cliffs and tree-lined seaside views of Amnam Park bring the harmony of the bluish-green waters and the forested landscape together. Made into a protected area, entrance was not permitted until its opening to the public in 1996, when visitors could first experience the untouched landscape. In the park one can fish, visit an observatory, and enjoy the walking path and elevated bridge. The abundance of pine trees along the walking path makes for a pleasant stroll; going up to the observatory, this well-forested area offers great views. If it is fishing that you want, here you can fish on the ocean as well as off the fantastically shaped rocks. There is a famous road from Songdo Beach to Amnam Park that is popular for leisurely drives. This drive is about 5 minutes, but for those who want to walk it’s about 20 minutes.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Hyoja Bakery is a cozy and small bakery famous for supplying nutritious and healthy baked goods for Cheongwadae (the Blue House), Seoul Government Complex and 10 kindergarten schools. The bakery has been in the same spot for nearly 3 decades, located in Seochon, Jongno-gu. The 24/7 store is 3 stories tall, where the 2nd and 3rd floors are used for producing delicious breads, and the 1st floor is the sales venue. From donuts, to croquettes and bagels, they make a wide variety of delicious breads. Among the many great treats, the most famous is the homemade corn bread filled with sweet corn, minced onion, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. Although Hyoja does not have point saving cards like many chain stores do, it does offer a lot of free samples, and additional free breads for purchases over 10,000 won. Customers make repeat visits for this kind of service only found at small bakeries like Hyoja.


Incheon(Nam-gu)

To The Max is one of the top motels in Juan of Incheon. The rooms are fully furnished and there are many amenities for business travelers and tourists. There is also a large assortment of food to eat, making it more comfortable for international tourists, and the rooms are kept impeccably clean to provide a worry-free night's rest.


Daegu(Suseong-gu)

Hotel Inter-burgo (“inter-burgo” meaning “harmonious village” in Spanish) is a first-class hotel in Daegu located on 25 acres of land located between Mangu Park and Geumhogang River. It has 342 comfortable guestrooms and a world-class convention hall with a pipe organ. The hotel also houses the only Spanish Cultural Center in Korea.Two of the hotel’s guestrooms are specially designed to be wheelchair accessible and are equipped with various facilities for the handicapped. The rooms can be connected to the adjacent rooms, allowing guests with physical restrictions to more easily receive help from their traveling companions. Rooms for guests with physical disabilities have extra spacious bathrooms with sliding doors.The hotel’s annex building, set in a forest-like environment with an artificial waterfall, is a year-round cultural space perfect for family gatherings and corporate training. The building has top leisure facilities for enjoying a weekend of relaxation: indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor ice rink in operation during the winter, a driving range, and more. Guests can also take a stroll in the park located in front of the hotel.Daegu International Airport, Dongdaegu Station, and the Dongdaegu IC of the Gyeongbu Expressway are all only a 5 to 10-minute drive from the hotel. Moreover, the hotel has spacious parking facilities and is the main venue for most of the major events that take place in Daegu (2002 FIFA World Cup, 2003 Summer Universiade, 2006 PATA Korea Chapter Conference, etc.).※ For an extra bed, 30,000 won additional charge will be made.※ Extra fee will be charged for extra guest(s) in a room.※ Room rate does not includes value added tax (10%).


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Mungyeong-si)

There are 3 legendary boundary gates at Mungyeong Saejae Provincial Park, on rough mountaintops, which are reputed to be too tall for even birds to fly over.Mungyeongsaejae, which overlays Mt. Joryeongsan, has always been the highest and most dangerous mountain pass. It was cleared during the time of Kim Taejong (reign 1400~1418) of Joseon Period, and was used until a new road was built through the Ihwaryeong Gyegok Valley.The boundary gates and castle walls were raised here after the Japanese Invasion of Korea (1592 and 1598). The second boundary gate, Jogokgwan, was raised in 1594, and in 1708 Juheulgwan and Joryeonggwan were raised and were used as fortresses for national defense. They were damaged after that point, but in 1966 the No. 1, 2, and 3 boundary gates and castle walls were designated collectively as historical relic No. 147 and were later restored in 1976.Take the big road beside boundary gate No. 1 of southeastern Korea, Juheulgwan, for about 1.5km and you’ll arrive at Joryeongwon. There are only stonewalls left from the many inn-like dwellings, which were built to accommodate government officials on official tour. Past the tavern, which was restored in 1983, you’ll reach the Jogokgwan. The area around Jogokgwan is famous for its birch trees, and the Mungyeongsaejae Revolt Monument can be seen on the left side of the road.It’s 3.4km from Jogokgwan to Joryeonggwan, through a walkway with its harmonious scenery of rocks and cool streams. Instead of taking the big road, you can take the road with the sounds of stream water, to a waterfall. 30 minutes farther and you’ll arrive at Hyeguksa Temple.Hyeguksa Temple is at the edge of Juheulsan, and is the place where King Gongmin (reign 1351~1374) stayed while avoiding the peasant uprising. Past Hyeguksa Temple and the Royal Palace about 1km, you’ll reach the sacred peak of Mt, Juheulsan. The view of the winding mountain ranges from the mountaintop is spectacular. From the mountain top, past the valley, is Jogokgwan.The 3rd boundary gate is at Juheulsan (1,106m), and it takes about 4~5 hours to get to Jogokgwan from Juheulgwan. The area was designated as a Provincial Park in 1981.KBS drama studio is located in Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park, specializing in historical dramas, and it is the largest scale studio in the world. There are three palaces and many houses from the Goryeo Period, spread over 60,000 m2.


Gwangju(Nam-gu)

The Owen Monument and Memorial Hall is located inside the Christian College of Nursing. The monument was erected in 1914 in memory of missionary Clement Owen who, together with Priest Bae Yoo-ji, was the first missionary to come to Jeollanam-do Province. The monument was built using the 4,200 dollars collected by Owen’s relatives in the USA after Owen died as a martyr in Gwangju.A Western-style building with a total surface area of 434 square meters (including the annex building), the monument is said to have been used as chapel and assembly room. Today, the building serves as the auditorium of the Christian College of Nursing.Clement Owen came to Yangnim-dong, Gwangju in the 1900s and served as a missionary and medical volunteer with his wife, who was a nurse, before dying of exhaustion and overwork in 1909. Owen had hoped to build a memorial hospital in honor of his grandfather, but died before his plan was materialized. The plaque hanging in the hall honors both men in English and Chinese reading, “In Memory of William L. and Clement C. Owen.”


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Located in front of Haeundae Beach in Busan, Foxy Motel is equipped with wide rooms and auxiliary facilities including the outdoor terrace and karaoke. It is popular with the family and group travelers. Also, cooking is available. As Busan's tourist spots, there are Haeundae, Taejongdae Gwanganri. As the representative foods of Busan, there are the fresh raw fish and sea eel at Jagalchi Market. Busan Film Festival and Firework Festival to be held each year give the different atmosphere to Busan visitors.


Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Baecnyunok has been famous for tofu since 1992.          


Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

Wonjo Ssambapjip specializes in ssambap (rice wrapped in greens), but they earned their reputation for their very thinly-sliced samgyeopsal (pork belly).  


Busan(Dong-gu)

Hotel Arirang Busan is located close to Busan Station and well known sites such as the International Market, making it a convenient choice for guests who wish to go shopping or visit famous tourist locations.