Jeollanam-do(Boseong-gun)

The Boseong Tourist Motel is a modern, 6-story building with a bright, welcoming lobby and plenty of guestroom options (Korean-style ‘ondol’ rooms or Western-style rooms with beds). Guestrooms are decorated using classy design concepts and come equipped with basic amenities. Located in the tea-scented district of Boseong-eup, the Boseong Tourist Motel is located close to the Boseong Intercity Bus Terminal and is within easy traveling distance of the rolling hills of the famous Boseong Green Tea Plantation, one of the region’s main attractions. Along with the tea plantation, there are many other tourist attractions located nearby such as Chungjeolsa Temple, Yulpo Beach, Illimsan Royal Azalea Field, and the Yusinri rock-cliff Buddha.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Sacheon-si)

The International Percussion Festival mainly led by professor Choi Jong-shil, the pioneer of Samulnori, is the nation’s first festival devoted to the percussion instrument and its musicians. Gaining a huge popularity at the Korean Festival Exhibition, this 4-day festival will be held to promote the excellence of Samcheonpo Korean farm music with 12 episodes, which was designated as Intangible Asset No. 11 and the Hanryo Maritime culture. Performance Guide: The festival’s hightlight is Samcheonpo Korean farm music containing 12 episodes. The Samcheonpo Korean farm music mainly consists of Street Military Music that was used by military personnel when they played Obangjinchigi. The first episode is a stage to have Obangjinpuri, which means soldiers are guarding the enemy’s territory after taking it. The second episode is a stage for the soldiers to feel safety and to gather around for a feast after capturing their enemy. In the third episode, farm musicians will spin the Sangmo (Korean hat with a ribbon) and present acrobatic performances by laying their bodies sideways. All 12 episodes will create unique and exciting performances. During the festival period, the Percussion Instrument Festival will also be held with the participation of world famous percussionists from the US, Taiwan, Japan, France and Brazil. As an additional event, the Percussion Instrument Exhibition will display 1,000 kinds of musical instruments. What’s more, there will be a World Percussion Musical Academic Convention, a National Percussion Musical Contest, and a Percussion Musical Experience. Festival Highlights: During the festival, visitors can learn all about the traditional percussion music around the world and experience the traditional Korean folk cultures at ‘Goyouje’ and ‘Gilnori,’ which pray for the successful opening of the festival. ‘Goyouje’, a ritual ceremony to pray for success before any important event, will show a glimpse of what traditional Korean religious services are all about, whereas the ‘Gilnori’ will show what real Korean folk plays are all about by showing Pungmulpae and mask dance performances. Sacheon is also a very good tourist place to visit since there are famous destinations like Samcheonpo Bridge, Namildae Elephant Rock, Bongmyeong Mountain, and Dasolsa.


Busan(Busanjin-gu)

(Korea Quality Premier Class) Arban Hotel located in Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan has a total of 94 guestrooms including Superior, Deluxe, Premium, Junior Suite, and Royal Suite -- all of which have excellent modern interior design – and it can accommodate more than 200 people. All the guestrooms are furnished with an Ace Bed, the leading bed brand in Korea, due to its affiliation with the bed manufacturer. There is a restaurant serving breakfast and simple snacks and drinks on the 13th floor on the opposite side of the front desk, together with a garden with pine trees that commands a great night view. The hotel is a mere 5-minute walk from Seomyeon Station on Busan Metro Lines 1 & 2 for those using public transportation, with a large underground parking lot for those who drive.


Daegu(Jung-gu)

Sangju has been in business for 50 years and has continued from one generation to another. This chu-eo-tang (loach soup) restaurant does not use farmed loaches, so it is closed from end of December to the end of February when it is hard to find loaches. The soup is thick, yet it has a cool and refreshing taste. The kimchi also has a distinctive taste and the water kimchi served during all four seasons is excellent. To maintain a family ambiance, the restaurant does not sell liquor.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Boasting 30 years of tradition, the Gyeongju chain restaurant of the original Seoul Myeongdong Kalguksu serves top-grade food made with the freshest ingredients. The Myeongdong Kalguksu Gyeongju restaurant has been open for two and a half years, and has already become recognized as one of the best restaurants in the Gyeongju region, providing a cozy and clean interior perfect for an enjoyable meal with family or friends.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

This pension is like a small housing museum, consisting of a tile-roofed house, a thatched house, a log house made with red-clay, and a shingle-roofed house. You can enjoy folk games such as Neolttwigi (traditional seesaw), Tuho (arrow tossing), and Seunggyeongdo-nori (board game). The pension also offers Korean culture experience programs such as furnace fire starting and strawberry or yam picking. The pension features a large guest unit, seminar room, and restaurant among other facilities. As for the houses, the thatched house, log house, and shingle-roofed house have one-room studio-style suites. On the other hand, the tile-roofed house has a separate kitchen. The stone barbeque grill, which is fired with wood, is used to cook special entrees for dinner. The entrees are served with rice cooked in an iron pot, home-grown vegetables, and side dishes made from freshly picked wild greens for a healthy meal.


Chungcheongnam-do(Geumsan-gun)

Located on the southeastern slope of Jinaksan Mountain (732 meters), about six kilometers away from Geumsan-eup, Boseoksa Temple was founded by the great Buddhist monk Jogu Daesa in 866 (12th year of King Heongang) during the Silla Kingdom. The temple’s name Boseoksa (boseok meaning ‘jewelry’) comes from the statue of Buddha in the temple that was cast from gold found in the mountain facing the temple.The temple is comprised of Daeungjeon Hall, Euiseongak Shrine and Sansingak Shrine. Close to the temple grounds are 12 stunning waterfalls. You can also see a 1,100 year-old gingko tree (natural monument no. 365) or take a pleasant stroll along a 300 meter long fir tree road. .*Euiseongak ShrineEuiseongak Shrine stands in front of the Daeungjeon Hall, which is where the great monk Yeonggyu Daesa, who also served as a monk soldier, practiced Buddhism. He traveled back and forth between Boseoksa Temple and Gapsa Temple at Mt. Gyeryongsan in Gongju while devoting himself to spiritual enlightenment. When the Imjin War (Japanese invasions of Korea, 1592-1598) broke out, he gathered monk soldiers to join forces with the voluntary civil soldiers and lost his life with 700 other patriotic soldiers as they fought to drive out the enemy at Geumsan. He is known to have contributed greatly to each and every fight with his exceptional bravery and courage.


Gyeonggi-do(Pocheon-si)

A former quarry transformed into a culture and arts space Oddly shaped rocks and a beautiful lake were once a closed quarry. The transformation was the outcome of Korea's first environment restoration project led by Pocheon-si. As of now, more than 1 million tourists visit this place every year. It's also a popular culture and art complex loved by local residents, with various programs including special exhibitions, as well as weekend and special performances.


Gangwon-do(Donghae-si)

Chuam Suspension Bridge is located near Chotdae Rock, famous as a sunrise spot. The 72 meters long suspension bridge is the first suspension bridge that crosses over the ocean in Korea.


Chungcheongnam-do(Gongju-si)

Taehwa Sikdang (태화식당), located in Unam-ri, Sagok-myeon, Gongju-si, is a Korean traditional food restaurant that specializes in mountain vegetable and deodeok (restorative mountain herb) course meals as well as stew made from naturally grown neungi mushrooms. The Deodeok course meal, which offers a unique savory and chewy taste, is one of the most popular items on the menu along with the mountain vegetable and vegetable bibimbap. In addition to the main menu, as many as 20 different delicious side dishes are provided as well. Since the restaurant is located in Magoksa Temple, the 6th temple of the Korean Buddhist Jogye Order, make sure to talk a walk around the temple grounds after your meal.