Chungcheongnam-do(Taean-gun)

Located on the Taean Coast, Yeonpo Beach has been a desired vacation spot since 1972. The long stretch of curved sandy beach provides magnificent scenery. It is famous as the beach with the longest period of seasonal operation in the country thanks to its relatively high water temperature resulting from the warm currents. The pine groves and oddly shaped rocks along the coastline make for a fine view.


Busan(Sasang-gu)

Busan International Rock Festival is a leading music festival in Korea, representing the openness and youth of the coastal city of Busan. The festival is organized with the goals of discovering new musical talent, revitalizing the music industry, and celebrating indie bands. Along with the international film festival in October, the Busan International Rock Festival has played a vital role in promoting the artistic affluence of Busan, the largest port city in South Korea. The festival is widely recognized as strengthening ties between renowned musicians worldwide. It is a fun and widely attended event that is a must-see for any rock music lover in Korea.


Jeollanam-do(Haenam-gun)

The Ttankkeut Marine History Museum houses approximately 25,000 specimens with 40,000 pieces on display including shellfish, coral, fish, mammals, crustaceans, fossils, reptiles, and insects from around the world, making it the most diverse collection of items in Namdo. Visitors can take part in ecological activities to learn more about phenomenal and rare marine resources and cultures.


Chungcheongnam-do(Taean-gun)

Located on a hill on the coast in Taean County, Chungcheongnam-do Province, the Tethys Pension commands an open view of the West Sea. Guests can have great fun in the water and hunt for seashells on Eoeundol Beach, which stretches directly in front of the pension, and enjoy making soap in the pension’s atelier. The surrounding tourist attractions include Mallipo Beach, Mohang Port, Chollipo Arboretum, and Kkotji Beach. The famous local dishes including Blue Crab, Gourd and Octopus Soup, Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, and Grilled Clams are highly recommended.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Yeongdong-gun)


Gangwon-do(Hoengseong-gun)

The 1,200-meter-high Cheongtaesan Mountain is a mountain where planted and naturally growing trees flourish in harmony, creating dense forests that provide a habitat for woodland creatures. In the summer, the forest is a convenient stopover for vacationers headed for the East Coast and both children and adults can enjoy learning about the local ecology at the Forest Education Facility.


Jeollabuk-do(Sunchang-gun)

Hoemunsan Recreational Forest (회문산자연휴양림) is situated south of Hoemunsan Mountain (830m). Since the area boasts clean valleys and various tree forests it is a good place for people who want to enjoy their rest and take leisurely strolls. In addition, above the waterfall there is a vast cloud bridge where people can feel the thrilling forces of nature. Long time ago, Hoemunsan Mountain was used as a battleground during the Korean War (1950-1953) and still features several relics that date back to that time.   Within Hoemunsan Recreational Forest, there are promenades, sporting equipment, a headquarters’ base, and an observatory. Lodging facilities include Forest Cabin, a forest lodge, camping decks, and camping grounds. Reservations can be made through the homepage (Korean).


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Yeongdeok-gun)

Located on the Yeongdeok Wind Farm, Yeongdeok New & Renewable Energy Center allows visitors to learn more about new and renewable energy and Yeongdeok’s beautiful natural environment. On the first floor of the two–story center is a café and convenience facilities; on the second floor, visitors can learn about solar, wind, and geothermal energy. Visitors can even experience the power of renewable resources in action with a footbath warmed through solar energy. In the playground outside, the fun continues with a solar-powered bench that plays music when you sit down. On the top of the building is the Sky Garden, and on the hill next to the center is the Wind Garden, where a state-of-the-art telescope gives viewers a closer look at the surrounding wind turbines and the East Sea.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

“Cook´n Heim” is a fancy restaurant where a traditional Korean-style house, beautiful garden, and a small gallery harmoniously come together. The main menu specialties are Hamburg Steak, and pasta. For Hamburg Steak, the beef is chopped and mixed without any chemical seasoning. Bread is homemade where the dough is kneaded and baked. Cook’n Heim serves no junk food, only well-being food. “Cook´n Heim’s Hamburg Steak” with mushroom cream sauce and pineapple slices as well as the “Herb Hamburg Steak” with rosemary are the most popular dishes. Pasta with cream sauce or tomato sauce and salad are also popular. The restaurant creates its own small cultural art gallery. Art pieces on exhibit are updated weekly, and visitors can enjoy the free exhibition while they are dining. When the sun sets, a movie is shown on the screen which has been installed on a wall in the garden. In the summer, it is wonderful to have dinner outside while watching a movie. TIP: The 30th customer on every Saturday receives a book as a complimentary gift.