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House of Chiam
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 Administration  Boksu, Jang Telephone  +82-54-858-4411, +82-10-8859-0996, +82-10-3530-4413 Maximum Occupancy  22 people Map  map Guestroom Information  Keunbang (Master bedroom): sangdeokjae, gyemyeongjae, sangbang, jungbang Jageunbang (Small  bedroom): hakgujae, ilgeonjae, seokcheonjae, hodojae Sarangbang (Guest room):seongmyeongjae, gyeongeopjae Number of Guestrooms  10 rooms (2-person rooms: 3 / 3-person rooms: 1 / 4-person rooms: 4 / 5-person rooms: 2) Room Amenities (Colored backgrounds designate availability)  TV    Fridge    A/C    Laundry Service    Dryer    Jacuzzi / hot tub    Internet    Cable    Personal Safe    Kitchen Facilities Guestroom Kitchen  Only available in the large room Check-In Time  14:00 Check-Out Time  11:00 Room Rates  ￦ 50,000~  * The room rate is the lowest price for this accommodation. Rates may vary according to season, room type and whether or not guests are entitled to discount rates. Please make sure to check the exact rate in advance before making your reservations. The room rate listed above is subject to change. Service Charges  Included Meals  Available (* when ordered) Subsidiary Facilities  Public Restrooms Parking Facility  10 parking spaces Reservations  +82-54-858-4411, +82-10-8859-0996, +82-10-3530-4413 Credit Cards  Accepted Pickup Services  Not available Assistance for Foreigners (Available Languages)  English, Japanese, Chinese Pets  Not permitted Nearby Tourism Attractions  Andong Hahoe Folk Village, Bongjeongsa Temple, The Traditional Culture Contents Museum

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Hanmir
Jeollanam-do(Mokpo-si)

Nestled at the foot of Yudalsan Mountain, Hanmir serves Korean dishes such as samhap (fermented skate and steamed pork slices served with kimchi), raw fish caught from the sea, jjim (braised seafood), and Sinseollo (casserole dish) added as royal cuisine. It is perfect for business meetings and group visitors who wish to enjoy han-jeongsik (Korean Table d'hote).

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Goryeong Daegaya Historic Site
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Goryeong-gun)

The town of Goryeong is four hours outside of Seoul, and features many relic sites of Daegaya around the whole district of Goryeong-gun. Around the first century, Daegaya was formed in the Nakdonggang River’s downstream area in the lower Korean peninsula, flourished independently for 520 years (AD 42~562), and declined after the 6th century. After its decline, part of it was annexed by Silla (57 BC ~ AD 935), and the rest annexed by Baekjae (18 BC~AD 60), and became a forgotten tribal kingdom.On King Jinheung’s (reign 540~576) 23rd year of reign it became the district of Daegaya, and the name was changed to the district of Goryeong on King Gyeongdeok’s (reign 742~765) 16th year of reign.This is the place where you can view the country’s first Sunjangmyo (tomb where many dead people were buried together), called Jisandong Gobungun, Daegaya Royal Tomb Exhibit Hall, and Treasure No. 605, the pre-eminent relics site of the Prehistoric Period called Yangjeondong Amgakhwa, and other various cultural assets.There is a large, ancient tomb with a diameter of 20m, built on the ridgeline of the mountain, and as you go down the mountain, there are 159 other tombs of smaller scale. The largest tomb in the south side is called the Geumrim Royal Tomb, and the other large tombs near it are presumed to be tombs of royalty or aristocrats.At the Daegaya Royal Tomb Exhibit Hall, site of the restored No. 44 tomb, you can see the ancient custom of burying the living with the dead (Royalty buried with their retainers). The dome-style exhibit hall displays Sunjangseokgwak, ironware, pottery and other various excavated relics.

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Arachnopia (JooPil Spider Museum)
Gyeonggi-do(Namyangju-si) , Namyangju

The Jupil Spider Museum was founded on September 1, 1985 and named after Dr. Kim Ju-pil, a Dongguk University biology professor who travels all around the world to collect and study spiders. The museum aims to be a fundamental education center for students by offering them various hands-on scientific activities.The museum has two buildings: a main building and an annex. The first floor of the main buliding houses arachnid specimens, a spider breeding room, and fossils. The second floor has about 1,000 specimens of insects, including butterflies, moths and beetles. Inside the annex, rare minerals, fish and shellfish specimens are on display. At the observation station on the second floor of the annex, visitors can view the spider anatomy through the microscope.

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Uijeongbu Arts Center
Gyeonggi-do(Uijeongbu-si) , Uijeongbu

The Uijeongbu Arts Center (의정부 예술의전당) is a multipurpose cultural space that maintains a large theater, a small theater, an international conference hall, and an exhibition hall. The large theater is a spacious performance hall that can support 300 on-stage performers and accommodate an audience of 1,057 persons. The theater has a multifunctional, three-dimensional, moving stage and state-of-the-art stage-lighting and sound facilities, making it a suitable venue for all genres, including orchestras, plays, dance performances, operas, and musicals. Despite its size, the small theater’s lighting and sound facilities match those of the large theater, and the facility can easily support a wide array of lively performances, including plays, chamber music, recitals, choral concerts, and other types of concerts, as well as experimental works. The exhibition hall is comprised of a large, round exhibition hall and two general exhibition halls, and its facilities are able to support any type of exhibition, irrespective of the field or size, such as drawings, calligraphy, sculptures, crafts, or photography. At the international conference hall, various symposiums, workshops, and academic seminars can be easily held, maintaining 109 seats for conference attendees, 68 seats for audience members, simultaneous interpretation facilities for up to five languages, and an audio-video control room. 

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Bucheon Botanical Garden
Gyeonggi-do(Bucheon-si) , Bucheon

Housed in a 27,124 m2 building with two ground floors and two underground floors, the Bucheon Botanical Garden houses many rare plants for visitors to see. The building was built in the shape of a peach flower, the symbol of Bucheon City, and has five thematic gardens: the general plant garden, aquatic plant garden, tropical plant garden, succulent plant garden, and indigenous plant garden. At the central garden, 9,975 trees representing some 310 species are planted. With a forest nearby, the botanical garden offers a great nature learning experience for visitors. Together with the Natural Ecology Museum and Children Zoo nearby, it is also a great cultural and recreational destination.

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Avalon Hotel
Gyeonggi-do(Anyang-si)

Avalon Hotel is located in the city of Anyang, about 20km south of Seoul, and serves as a convenient relaxation spot for visitors from nearby cities. In addition to 100 guestrooms, the hotel features various convenience, entertainment and dining facilities. It also provides easy access to several cultural venues, including Anyang Water Land and Anyang Art Park.

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PAULIN
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Daehangno・Seongbukdong

Souffle pancake is a popular dessert in Korea.The best menu at this restaurant is Pancakes.This is a cafe located in Daehak-ro , Seoul.

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The POSCO Museum
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Pohang-si)

The POSCO Museum, built on July 3, 2003 in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do shows the history, spirit, corporate culture and vision of POSCO. This 3-story, 1,100 pyeong building rests on a 3,000 pyeong site, while the exhibition area is 600 pyeong in area. In advanced countries, it is not uncommon for a private company to open a museum, however, it is a rarity in the Korean experience. Therefore, the POSCO Museum has come into the spotlight from the onset of master planning. The museum was established with the aim to be ‘a museum in which the past, present and future of POSCO coexist,’ showcasing the history of success and great achievements of POSCO, which has become a world leader of industry since its establishment in 1968.  

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Daejong Film Festival
Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu)

Designed to promote Korean films, Daejong Film Festival is the oldest film award ceremony in Korea and the only film award program hosted by the government. The festival screens and honors many of the past year’s movies and provides a weeklong opportunity for the public to enjoy nominated selections free-of-charge. Each year’s winners are selected based on opinions of festival-goers and film experts. The event brings together fans, the media and people from across the film industry for an exciting public event.Festival Information:The festival selects and awards notable films released in the last year. During the festival, the public can enjoy over 40 nominated movies at no cost that showcase areas of the Korean film industry. The ceremony offers 26 awards including ones for ‘Special Film’ by the Review Committee, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Cinematography, Film Editing, Music, Visual Effects, and Directing. As the most prestigious industry award program in Korea, the Daejong Film Awards hundreds of Korean stars together in one place. In the hours leading up to the ceremony, visitors wait outside for stars to grace the red carpet. The show also invites several guest performers to highlight the event.Facts & Tidbits :In the days leading up to the awards ceremony, the public is often abuzz with guesses as to who will win in each category of awards. But after the show, the talk also focuses on those claiming the unofficial titles of most stylish outfit, best hairstyles and the not-so coveted branding of worse dressed.

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