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NamkyeongJang Hotel - Goodstay
Seoul(Mapo-gu)

Walking into the lobby of Nam Kyong Hotel located in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, you can feel that the long history of Seoul is still alive. It greets the tourists with old elegance, cleanliness and kindness, and there are many things to see and eat in nearby Hongdae. The street of youth stretches to Hongdae and Sinchon and they are very popular attractions for tourists of all age.

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Oksanseowon Confucian Academy
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Oksanseowon Confucian Academy (Treasure No. 525) was built to commemorate the scholarly achievements and virtues of Confucian scholar Yi Eon-jeok (1491-1553). Built in 1572 in the fifth year of King Seonjo’s reign, the school was named Oksanseowon in the seventh year of the king’s reign. It is included as one of the 47 Confucian Academies ruled out of the Confucian Academy abolition by Heungseon Daewongun. Even though the building structures don’t carry significant meaning in an architectural aspect, it was built with a distinguished space arrangement method. Dokrakdang, which was Yi Eon-jeok’s house as well as study room, are situated 700m far from the Confucian Academy.

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Yanggu Porcelain Museum
Gangwon-do(Yanggu-gun)

Yanggu Porcelain Museum (Formerly Bangsan Porcelain Museum) presents porcelain from the Bangsan area with various video clips to help take a look at the history of porcelain in the Bangsan area. Visitors can also try their hand at making porcelain from scratch!

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Hamyang Wild Ginseng Festival
Gyeongsangnam-do(Hamyang-gun)

Hamyang Ginseng Festival is held at Hamyangsangrim Forest, Natural Monument No. 154. The area of Hamyang stretches across Jirisan Mountain and Deokusan Mountain and features high quality wild ginseng and herbs that bring many domestic and overseas visitors to the area. This healthy well-being festival helps to promote and distribute wild ginseng and herbs produced in Hamyang. .

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Mods
Seoul(Songpa-gu)

Located on Rodeo Street in Munjeong-dong, Mods is a popular shopping mall for women. Its three floors house trendy clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories. Top-notch Korean and imported brand items are discounted up to 70% off their original retail prices.

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Gamaksan Mountain
Gyeonggi-do(Yangju-si) , Paju(Heyri Art valley)

Gamaksan Mountain gets its name from the slivers of bluish tinged rock (‘Gamak’ meaning ‘dark blue rock’) on the mountain. Located between Seoul and Gaeseong, the mountain offers a view of Songaksan Mountain in Gaeseong and Bukhansan Mountain in Seoul. At the western foothills are the old Beomryunsa Temple and, 30 meters away, Ungyepokpo Waterfall. Below Janggunbong Peak you’ll find Imkkeokjeonggul Cave where Imkkeokjeong, the legendary Korean Robin Hood, hid from government troops. Nearby is a monument for soldiers from England who were lost in the Korean War.

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Momiji (모미지)
Chungcheongnam-do(Cheonan-si)

Opened in 2003 and located in the middle of Bongseosan Mountain, Momiji is a great place to dine in a beautiful natural environment. The restaurant is in a Japanese-style building, adding to the overall ambiance.

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Gimpo International Sculpture Park
Gyeonggi-do(Gimpo-si)

Gimpo Sculpture Park is situated in a large forest and decorated with 30 sculptures: 14 by international artists and 16 by Korean artists. Since the site is located near the DMZ, the only divided country in the world, each sculpture expresses the overarching theme of unification. A favorite spot for weekend picnicking families and couples on dates, the park is expected to be included in a large tourist complex in the near future along with nearby Reports Park and the youth training center.

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Dalseong Korea Japan Friendship Center
Daegu(Dalseong-gun)

The Dalseong Korea-Japan Friendship Center opened on May 3, 2012 to highlight the philanthropy of General Kim Chung-seon (Japanese name Sayaka, 1571-1642) and promote friendship between Korea and Japan. Kim Chung-seon was a Japanese general who defected to Korea during the Japanese invasion. Shortly after arriving on Korean soil as a commander of a Japanese army, Choi together with his subjects defected to Korea, a choice that has been traditionally attributed to his respect for Korean culture. He transferred the technology of manufacturing rifles to the Korean army and contributed greatly in battles in Gyeongju and Ulsan. A great number of tourists visit the center to learn about history, including students and their parents, as well as numerous Japanese tourists who visit to commemorate the spirit of General Kim. The center features exhibition rooms, a 3-D theater, a tea ceremony room, relics, manifestations of traditional games in Korea and Japan, documents from Wakayama Prefecture in Japan, and a site for experiencing archery, all of which can be utilized free of charge.

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Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park (광주호 호수생태원)
Gwangju(Buk-gu)

Gwangju Riverside Eco Park (185,124m²) is divided into themed districts and features a natural observation center, an eco-experience center, and more. In the flower district, visitors can see more than 170,000 kinds of wild flowers including azaleas, forsythia, smile rosebay, roses, royal azaleas and hydrangeas. Visitors may also enjoy the picturesque view of over 3000 kinds of trees including snowbells, quince, Chinese parasol trees, Japanese maples, and Metasequoia trees. At the wetlands district, you may actually see how birds hatch and grow! Since the Eco Park is only 30 minutes away from downtown Gwangju, it is a popular place for citizens during the warmer months. Some of the popular places in the park are the Buyeop Botanical Garden, Waterfront Observatory Deck, and rock garden.

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