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Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

Byeongsanseowon is a Confucian school that was established by esteemed Confucian scholars to pay tribute to the memory of Seong-nyong Yu (1542-1607), who was well-respected for his writings and personality. His mortuary tablet is enshrined at this school. Around the time of 1863, Confucian schools enjoyed many freedoms under the Joseon rule, students and scholars of the school were exempt from taxation and other expenses. Byeongsan Seowon was one of 47 places in all of Korea and 2 in Andong not destroyed during the rule of Daewongun [Politician of Joseon Imperial family, 1820 ~ 1898] in 1868.The Nakdong-gang River is situated just in front of the Confucian Academy. Cross the river and the Byeongsan Mountain can be found. By forming a folding screen like shape around the academy, the mountains both protect and add a serene beauty to the area.

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Dadaepo Beach
Busan(Saha-gu)

Dadaepo Beach is made from sands deposited by Nakdonggang River and features shallow water and wide sand fields suitable for children to enjoy. Nearby, Dadaepo Beach Park is also the perfect place for a family vacation as various facilities such as a foot bathing facility, shower facilities, and parking places are available. The place is also used for the Busan sea festival and the event venue for daljip (brushwood) burning on Jeongwol Daeboreum.

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Yeha Guesthouse - Goodstay
Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , SinJeju

Yeha Guesthouse, located in the center of downtown Jeju city, is within close reach of Jeju International Airport and Jeju Bus Terminal. Yeha is the only guest house in Jeju-do Island that has designed its accommodation facilities and services especially for international backpackers. The guesthouse has dormitory, twin, double and family rooms. There is a shared kitchen, dining space and shared computer area. It has a comprehensive English website and English reservations system.

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Naksansa Temple
Gangwon-do(Yangyang-gun)

Naksansa Temple (낙산사) is located 4 km north of Naksan Beach, and boasts a 1,300-year history. It is a temple built by Ui-Sang, the ambassador of the 30th King of Silla Period (57 BC- AD 935), and inside there is the Seven Floor Stone Tower, Dongjong, Hongyaemun, together with several other cultural assets. It was named Naksansa Temple by Ui-Sang, at the spot where he learned the prayer Gwansae-eumbosal from Bosal, after he returned from studying abroad in the Chinese Dang Kingdom. It was rebuilt several times afterwards, and the current building was erected in 1953.You can get to Naksansa Temple by passing through Iljumun and Hongyaemun. When you enter the temple from Hongyaemun, you can see black bamboo trees and tiled earthen walls on either side of the sanctuary. North of Naksan Beach, beside the copper bell is a back door, with a path that leads to Uisangdae Pavillion and Hongryeonam. Uisangdae is a pavilion built on top of a cliff by the sea, and was built where Ui-sang used to sit and meditate. Hongryeonam is known as a small Buddhist temple, built above a stone cave by Ui-sang. Under the sanctuary floor there is a 10 cm hole through which you can peak through to view the sea. Past Uisangdae Pavillion, up the path on the hill at Sinseonbong, there is a stone statue of Buddha called Haesugwaneumsang. It is the largest of its kind in the Orient, and can be seen from as far as Mulchi Harbor.* Naksansa Temple was destroyed in a forest fire fanned by dry, strong winds on Tuesday (April 5).For detailed information about a Naksansa Temple Stay, please contact: Templestay Division, The Jogye Order of Korean BuddhismE-mail: ts2002@buddhism.or.krTel: 82) 2-732-9925~6 

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Gyeongju Poseokjeongji
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Standing on a rock next to a stream, Poseokjeongji (Poseokjeong Pavilion - surface area 7,432㎡) was designated as private monument No.1 on January 21, 1963. The location is originally where the royal villa of the Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.~A.D. 935) had been, but the building no longer exists, and only a stone waterway shaped as a shell is left in its place.Poseokjeongji (Poseokjeong Pavilion) was named so as the shape of the rock grooves, winding and shaped like an abalone. Poseokjeong is built with 63 kinds of rock materials. It is 35cm wide, 26cm deep on average, and the total length is about 10 meters. It is said that the Namsan Valley water was brought here, and was spewed out through a stone turtle, but the stone turtle does not remain today.This is where the Silla Kings had come with their officials and nobles. It is said that they would float their wine glasses on the water where the water would flow along the stone groove, and they would recite poems before their glasses floated up to them.Next to Poseokjeongji (Poseokjeong Pavilion), Poseok valley was also much loved by the Silla people for its clean water and beautiful features. That is precisely why the palace villa of Silla was built here. Nowadays there are zelkovas, pine and bamboo woods preserving the cozy and relaxing atmosphere.

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FnT Hotel - Goodstay
Gwangju(Seo-gu)

Located in Sangmu zone, Gwangju, FNT Hotel will give travelers comfort. In the building, the restaurant, bar and Japanese style 'Ijakaya' offers the resting and comfort. Gwangju Biennale is held in Gwangju. Travelers who like the mountain tracking can climb Mudeungsan, the representative mountain of Honam. There are delicious foods to eat; Namdo hanjeongsik (Korean Table d'hote) and Tteokgalbi (Korean Beef Marinated Patty).

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Sea Train
Gangwon-do(Samcheok-si)

The Sea Train is a tourist train, travelling along the Western sea, comprised of four divided cabins including two special rooms, one standard room, and one family room. The first and second cabin feature a special themed cabin, equipped with movie-watching system and seats facing the windows. The third car is for family members prepared with table seats, general subway-alike seats, and a cafeteria. The fourth cabin is for groups featuring three-seated and two-seated chairs. The Sea Train has plenty of things to see as it was decorated with a marine theme, including trick art images of clams, ocean creatures and shark as well as unfolded ocean views looking through the windows. Also, monitors equipped inside the room broadcasts music and games that will provide a fun entertainment while in the train. Another interesting feature of the train is the colorful lights that will change its color to green, red, and blue while passing through a tunnel.

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Guesthouse Korea Busan Station - Goodstay
Busan(Dong-gu)

Providing the pleasant sleeping space and comfortable resting space, 'Guesthouse Korea' is 4-minute walk from Busan Station, so that it is the best place for base camp. The free breakfast and storage service are offered with various types of rooms. Busan's tourist spots include 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.

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Hyundai Department Store U-PLEX - Daegu Branch
Daegu(Jung-gu)

Hyundai Department Store is located in Jung-gu, Daegu and it is equipped with a wide variety of shops and brands in its mega-sized mall for convenient shopping. In addition, the basement level attached (also known as U-PLEX) allows shoppers to go for a movie session at the CGV cinema, enjoy shopping and entertainment activities all under one roof.

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Expo Ocean Park
Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

Expo Ocean Park is where one can stroll along the sea, where the waterfront park is located close by, take part in dynamic marine leisure sports program, watch the world's only multimedia BIG-O Show and rest comfortably at a guesthouse just like a home away from home. In addition, the establishment offers facilities that could hold both international and small scale meetings, exhibition halls, seminar rooms, as well as events.

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