Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

MGM Hotel located on Gyeongpodae Beach, Gangneung, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country throughout the seasons, offers friendly services in addition to comfortable rooms. The hotel is a six-story building that can accommodate up to 150 guests. Room types include Standard Double, Twin, Standard Ondol, Junior Suite, Family Suite, and Suite, and each room offers a different seasonal view. There are pine and bamboo groves near the hotel for the guests to take a walk. One of the outstanding features of this hotel is the seawater sauna, for which the seawater is drawn directly from the East Sea. The hotel has barbecue facilities that are open during the summer, and a parking lot big enough to park up to sixty cars. Nearby tourist destinations include Sogeumgang, Daegwallyeong, Gyeongpodae, Gyongpo Lake, Ojukheon House, Seongyojang, Jeongdongjin, and Jumunjin.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Goesan-gun)

Ssanggok Valley, which is located in Chilseong-myeon, Goesan-gun, is 10.5km long stretching from Ssanggok village to Jesurijae.The valley is surrounded by Mt. Bobaesan, Mt. Gunjasan and Mt. Bihaksan and clear water flows all year down the walls of a series of unique rock formations.Thanks to its scenic beauty, many Confucian scholars used to visit here to enjoy literature and nature.Ssanggok Valley is composed of nine valleys and each has its own unique atmosphere.The first valley, Holongso, flows into a swamp area with many old pine trees nearby creating a picturesque view. The second valley is called Sogeumgang and it is said that its appearance changes with every season. Tteokbawi (rice cake rock) Valley gets its name from the shape it takes on, which is like a sliced rice cake. Similar to the first valley, Munsuam Valley, the fourth valley also has water flowing over uniquely shaped rocks with many old pine trees and flora. The fifth valley has quite a view of parallel rocks on both sides, while the sixth valley offers magnificent vistas of water flowing into a pool formed by the rocks. The water cascading down a huge boulder is said to look like the pleats of a woman’s skirt unfolding at the seventh valley. The eighth valley gathers water into a pond shape from the waterfall; legend says that fairies bathe here. The ninth valley is wide and refreshingly cool even during the hottest summer months. 


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Moggoji Guesthouse is a hanok homestay place located in Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Three generations are presently living in the traditional 100-year-old house. Situated in a residential area, there is little city noise; instead, the accommodation offers the comfort of a private home, the scent of the 100-year-old tree, and a friendly atmosphere. There are four rooms: a room for two with a double bed; a room for three with a single bed and a double-deck bed; a Korean style room for two; and a room for six with two double-deck beds. The kitchen and living room are shared, and there is a bathroom attached to each room. Complimentary breakfast is provided to guests, consisting of toast, sandwiches, cereal, milk, coffee, and juice. In the living room are tools for traditional Korean play such as yut and yut board; traditional Korean wedding costumes are also offered free of charge. Hyehwa Subway Station of Seoul Subway Line 4 is a 10-minute walk away, whereas city center spots such as Myeong-dong, Dongdaemun, Namsan Mountain can be reached within 30 minutes by public transport.


Gangwon-do(Hoengseong-gun)

Anheung Jjinppang Village is located along National Highway 42, connecting Seoul and Gangneung. Travelers passing Daegwallyeong on their way to Seoul from the Yeongdong area often stopped here to have a light lunch from old times. Anheung jjinppang (Anheung-style steamed bun) was enough to satisfy their hunger. Over time, Anheung jjinppang has become one of Korea's famous nostalgic snacks. Jucheongang River, beginning from Taegisan Mountain and flowing through Yeongwol, offers the proper humid condition perfect for the bun's aging process. As of now, there are over 10 shops dedicated to selling steamed buns in the village. Since the early 1990s, over one million people have come to Anheung Jjinppang Village to get these steamed buns which became popular through word-of-mouth. Anheung jjinppang is made with high-quality red bean, using the traditional cooking process that creates the homemade flavor, which is immediatedly recognized by the mouth that has become used to instant foods.


Gangwon-do(Yangyang-gun)

Namdaecheon Stream begins in the Mt. Odaesan Buyeon-dong Valley, gaining size and strength as it nears Eoseongjeolli in Hyeonbuk-myeon before reaching the East Sea. Salmon that were spawned in Namdaecheon Stream swim to the East Sea to grow for three to five years in the Bering Sea before returning to Namdaecheon Stream between late October and November.The Salmon Festival in Yangyang began as a salmon-fishing contest in mid November 1996, and has been held as Yangyang-gun’s festival since 1997. Every year, it offers a variety of salmon-related events and attracts a large crowd of people eager to fish for salmon.Festival Program: Immediately following official events such as Yongwangje (a ritual praying for a good catch) Bonghaeng and the opening ceremony, fun-packed programs await visitors. These include catching a salmon/trout with the bare hands, and salmon-cooking exhibits. The bare-hand salmon-catching continues to draw more and more participants every year, and is particularly popular with families, as all members can enjoy fun moments together.For this event, the office of Yangyang-gun prepares a total of about 3,000 salmon, some supplied by the Yangyang Naesumyeon Research Center and others netted by professional fishers. The salmon are then released in part of the stream about 30 centimeters deep, which is blocked by a net on either end. The fish caught by participants can either be cooked on-site or cut and cleaned to take home.Festival Highlights: Most salmon are over 40 centimeters long and are great fun to catch. The food court also offers a variety of salmon dishes to tempt visitors' appetites. The Namdaecheon Stream runs near the famous Mt. Seoraksan, which is great for hiking and for viewing the changing colors of the foliage in late fall. 


Seoul(Geumcheon-gu)

W-Mall is a large fashion outlet (B4-10F) that can accommodate over 600 cars in its parking lots. Featuring the latest facilities for customers, W-Mall offers more than 300 famous domestic and global brands for women’s and men’s clothing, casual clothing, sports, outdoor and children's clothing at 50-90% discounts throughout the year. It also has entertainment facilities and restaurants for a one-stop experience. W-Mall offers customized services for foreign visitors, including tax refund service, downtown tax refund center, local currency payment service, Chinese announcement, Chinese guide map, and 5% discount for UnionPay cards.


Seoul(Dongdaemun-gu) , Dongdaemun

It is a Chinese-run store. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is sweet and sour chicken.


Gyeonggi-do(Yeoncheon-gun) , DMZ•Panmunjeom

The Sangseung Observation Post (상승OP) operates as a forward OP monitoring North Korean activities (currently Biryong Camp is in charge of the operation). Soldiers manning the post are on alert 24 hours a day. Visitors can view North Korean guard posts using binoculars, while iron fences and the vast Yeoncheon plain are also visible. Viewing the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that stretching across the plains offers a view of the habitat of a wide array of plants and animals that are rarely found elsewhere, such as eagles, goshawks, roe deer, and goats. Visitors can see the faces and movements of North Korean soldiers at their guard posts, and depending on the time, hear various North Korean propoganda broadcasts targeted towards South Korea. This is truly a front-line observation post on the DMZ. The No. 1 Tunnel (제1땅굴) is not open to the public since it is located in the Demilitarized Zone. However, a life-size model has been created and is on exhibit at the Sangseung OP, the closest observation post. The No. 1 Tunnel was discovered on November 15, 1974, by Sergeant Koo Hasa when his reconnaissance team sensed suspicious steam rising from the ground. After a few gunshots from a guard post in North Korea, Koo’s team started the investigation. It turned out that the tunnel was made by North Korean soldiers to infiltrate and aid in the invasion of the South.  


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Nestled in a renowned food alley near Seoul City Hall, Masanjip has been a culinary landmark for over four decades. This restaurant, steeped in tradition and flavor, is a destination for food lovers and history buffs alike. Among the signature dishes that have placed Masanjip on the gastronomic map are the succulent Soegogi Gukbap, a comforting bowl of beef rice soup, and the tantalizing Modeum Jeon, a delightful assortment of pan-fried pancakes with oysters, seafood, and a variety of other ingredients. Perfectly paired with your favorite beverage, these hearty Korean pancakes take your dining experience to a whole new level. But the unique allure of Masanjip isn't confined to its delectable menu. This is a place that has attracted the likes of Former President Roh Moo-hyun, adding a touch of historical significance to your dining experience. It is also a testament to the passion and consistency of our culinary team that the same chef has been crafting these exquisite meals since the restaurant's inception. Named in honor of its proprietor from Masan, this restaurant is an iconic piece of Seoul's vibrant dining scene. A visit to Masanjip promises more than a meal—it's an unforgettable journey into Korea's rich culinary heritage. Come, savor the legacy of authentic Korean flavors at Masanjip. We look forward to serving you an unforgettable meal that has stood the test of time.


Gangwon-do(Hongcheon-gun)

The Hongcheongang River (홍천강) that flows from Hongcheon to Cheongpyeong (청평) in Gangwon Province offers relatively warm and shallow waters, and wide banks, providing an outstanding spot for waterside excursions. The 143-kilometer stretch of the river offers a series of great tourist attractions. There are over ten riverside locales officially developed as vacationing sites, and have campsites for motor homes, including Gulji-ri, Palbongsan Mountain, Bamgol, Bangok, Tonggok, Gaeya, Susan, and Mogok; the most popular among them is the Bambeol Site in Mogok-ri. Seo-myeon, which boasts a one-kilometer riverside beach covered with pebbles and sand. However, the Magok Site, located at the very end of the river, adjacent to Cheongpyeong Lake, is less busy compared to Mogok and is well known among water skiers and jet skiers for its deeper water. If you travel upstream from Mogok, you will find many vacationing sites, one after another, until you reach the beautiful Palbongsan Mountain, endowed with eight peaks. The river is shallow near the Palbong Site and you can try the 2-hour hiking course as well. Bamgol Site is good for those who like to camp in the chestnut woods, while Gulji-ri and Janghang-ri Sites are known for deeper water and are also visited less frequently.