Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , Former Jeju

               


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

This popular festival is held every year in November at Moseulpo Port, the southernmost region of Jeju-do Island. It celebrates the ‘Bangeo Fish (yellowtail)’, which is largely caught in this area. The meat of ‘bangeo fish (yellowtail)’ is chewy and tender, and so it is very popular served raw. It is also used in a variety of other dishes. Visitors can enjoy fresh bangeo at the festival and then pack some up to take home.Visitors can also try fishing and also sample some of Jeju’s other specialty foods such as heukdweji-gogigui (grilled wild boar meat), galchijorim (cutlass fish boiled in soy sauce with spices), and more. Don’t forget to admire the beautiful natural sceneries near the festival grounds and explore some of the many popular tourist attractions in Jeju. 


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

Jongjeom has been open for 25 years. Initially, it was located at the end of Tteok-bokki Street, which is how it earned the name Jongjeom, meaning "the end of the line." (Currently, several other restaurants have opened up around Jeongjeom’s original location). The restaurant serves Sindangdong-style tteok-bokki, which combines red pepper paste and Chinese soybean paste to create a sweet and spicy fare. Another well-known specialty is dakbal (fried chicken feet seasoned with red pepper paste), which is especially popular among secondary school students. Tip: Order tteok-bokki to get a free soda.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Changwon-si)

Jangboksan Park stands as the unofficial gateway to Jinhae at the end of Jangbok-ro Road between Masan and Jinhae. Built in 1979 in the wake of a mountain landslide, the park offers a wide-open view of Jinhae and its quiet waters. In the spring, more than ten thousand cherry trees interspersed throughout the pines come into full bloom, permeating the air with their sweet fragrance.Nearby attractions include Daegwangsa and Jinheungsa temples, the Citizens’ Hall, the Gyeongnam Literary Hall, and Jinhae Park Land, located halfway up Jangboksan Mountain. To visit these attractions and explore the beauty of the forest, simply follow the long walking trail from Jinhae Girls’ High School to the park (1.5km) and continue along the path from the Jangboksan Rest Area to Gumajin Tunnel (1km).


Daejeon(Yuseong-gu)

The hot spring waters comes from 400m below the granite at temperatures of 42℃, with more than 60 combined elements, where there is no trace of heavy metal acidity at pH 8.89, simply a radium mineral waters. Formerly referred to as "Gyeonghajangwontang", Kyungha Spa Hotel is the largest spa, with 40 guestrooms, and offers the best quality waters of the Yuseong Hot Springs.  


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Situated in Myeongryun-dong (Seoul) and established in 1984, Waryong Park is located near Malbawi, one of the best overlooks from which to see the city of Seoul. The park is close to natural attractions such as Samcheong Park, Changgyeong Park, and Bukaksan (Mt. Bukak).Although it was difficult to grow trees in the park (and other parts of the country) because of the shallowness of the soil, many citizens participated in the nationwide campaign to plant over 10 million trees across the country, transforming places like Waryong into lush areas filled with flowering plants.In the park, spring blooms forth in a colorful assortment of cherry trees, ume flowers, azaleas, and forsythias, making it a popular destination for family visitors. There are also a variety of excellent amenities: badminton courts, aerobic fields, fitness facilities, and pavilions, wonderful for exercise, leisurely walks, or simply taking a break.A famous hiking trail, running between the Seoul Fortress Wall and Samcheong Park, passes right through the park. Flanked by cherry blossoms, the trail attracts droves of nature lovers throughout the year and especially in spring, when the trees are in full bloom. The trail also passes by the Fortress Wall in Bukaksan. 


Chungcheongnam-do(Buyeo-gun)

Operated by the Korea Ginseng Corporation, the Korea Ginseng Factory makes high quality Korean ginseng. Visitors can learn all about Korean ginseng, the process of making red ginseng from ginseng and how to spot a good ginseng when shopping. The Ginseng Museum (about 250 pyeong, 826.45 ㎡) will allow visitors a chance to learn about the history of ginseng, method of cultivating ginseng, processing ginseng, ginseng industry, company’s history and more. After the tour, visitors will be well educated on the very particular, meticulous, and strickly managed production methods of red ginseng.


Seoul(Songpa-gu)

Seven Springs delivers pleasure and well-being, as all food served is prepared into environmentally-friendly, healthy meals. The restaurant is styled with a pleasantly comfortable interior, while the open-kitchen allows guests to watch the chefs prepare the salads and dishes, for a more delightful dining experience.


Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

The resort town of Sokcho is famous for it's picturesque natural scenery of mountains, lakes, and the East Sea. Located in the midst of all this beauty is Youngrangho Resort, offering various types of accommodations, including a tower-style condominium, with views of the sunrise over the East Sea and Seoraksan Mountain in one glance, and a villa-style condominium which offers the scenery of Youngrangho Lake, as well as Yeongrangho CC, an attractive golf course perfect for golf lovers.The resort's image changes with the seasons. There is a 9km walking path perfect for taking in the changing of the seasons on resort grounds. As for subsidiary facilities, there is a gift shop, pool hall, arcade, supermarket and more to give guests excellent service while staying at the resort. The cozy rooms with diverse concepts show the resort's efforts to meet every visitor’s taste.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

This is the Royal Tomb of King Muyeol (무열왕릉) the 29th of the Silla Kingdom (654-661). He allied his forces with those of the Chinese Tang Dynasty and unified the Korean peninsula. This large tomb is 114 meters in circumference and 8.7 meters in x_height. Natural stones were piled on the bottom of the tomb, and they remain buried underground. The monument stone is gone, leaving only the turtle-shaped base stone and the dragon-carved head stone. Carved in relief is the inscription “Taejongmuyeolwangneungbi” (태종무열왕릉비), which indicates the owner of this monument.