Gangwon-do(Hwacheon-gun)

The Hwacheon Jjokbae Festival is more like a carnival with exotic and original rafts in competition. The winner takes home a cash prize, and many people, especially families and friends, participate in this one-of-a-kind summer experience. The Hwacheon Jjokbae Festival is a time for visitors to come together in the spirit of tradition and decorate the waters of the Hwacheon River with creatively designed tradition watercraft. The festival also includes water sports and various other events, totaling approximately 40 different programs. Festival Guide: The jjokbae (raft) contest has no limitations on the size or design, as long as the raft can hold up to 5 persons. Participants can enter the contest online. The rafts must function manually only, and must be self-designed and manufactured by the participants who will also personally ride the raft during the festival. This year, festival programs include a farm-stay for families, picnics, fishing by hand, a water treasure hunt, water balloon games, water gun games, and more water-related events. Also, bicycle riding, hiking, canoeing, underwater soccer, and more events that are offered to provide maximum enjoyment to all visitors. There is also an Indian Cultural Village, which offers a chance to experience Indian culture, and rabbit farm experiences are available for those seeking a more family-oriented activity. Also, programs include educational activities such as a trout and aquatic life aquarium, an otter life exhibition, and much more. Festival Highlights: The highlight of Hwacheon Jjokbae Festival is of course the jjokbae raft contest. The participants really make the contest more enjoyable with their unique costumes and creative boat-designs shown off during the water parade. To make the contest more fun, all participants prepare an item to reflect each year’s theme.  


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Historical Gyeongju will hold the 2019 Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Festival from April 3 - 7 around Cheomseongdae Observatory and Donbu Historic Site Area.  Visitors to Gyeongju will be able to enjoy a festival that combines cherry blossoms with art and culture.   


Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si)

'Salimchae is a 'hanok' guesthouse located in Soraji-ro, Paju where Gongneungcheon Stream and Hangang River meet. It's a great place to stay for those planning to visit some of the popular tourists destinations in Paju including Odusan Unification Observatory, Paju Jangneung, Heiry Art Valley, Young Jip Bows & Arrows Museum, Paju Book City, and Simhaksan Mountain, because they are all within 5km away from the guesthouse. It's also a mere 6km away from Geumneung Station on the commuter rail service Gyeongui-Jungang Line, making it an easily accessible place for those using public transportation. Situated in a 264㎡ area, the guesthouse consists of two stand-alone buildings booked as a whole -- 'Gangbit Baram' and 'Byeolseojeong' -- and guestrooms with an attic room in the main building. The guesthouse can accommodate up to 60 people. The guestrooms in the main building offer a great view of Hangang River nearby. There are a seminar room with capacity of 150, a children's playroom, a ping pong table, a foot volleyball court, and a swimming pool for guests’ use.


Busan(Suyeong-gu)

Hongdo Hoetjip boasts 38-years of tradition, trust, and taste since 1976, operating throughout two generations. Visitors can enjoy raw fish while seeing the pretty view of Gwangandaegyo Bridge and Gwangalli Beach as well.


Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun)

Opened in 2002, Phoenix Park Youth Hostel (Phoenixville) is a 5-story, 76-room facility, able to accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Rooms come with restrooms, and a public restroom is also available on each floor, perfect for vacation and field trips. Phoenixville's Phoenix Park Resort was created in harmony with nautre with completely equipped facilities and systems to enchance the participants' program needs while putting the safety of its guests first at all times. The General Hospital is located 5km away (Wonju Christian Hospital) with 30 Youth Workers and 3 Nutritionists (Nurses) in residence.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)


Seoul(Dongdaemun-gu)

Dongdaemun Spring Blossom Festival will take place near the area of Jungrangcheon Stream No. 1 Sports Park and Janga Cherry Blossom Road.


Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun)


Ulsan(Dong-gu)

The Shipbuilding & Sea Festival held in Dong-gu, Ulsan - the center of the nation’s shipbuilding industry - is one of the most popular summer celebrations in Korea. Dong-gu district is a quiet port area with a gorgeous natural scenery. It has an abundance of seafood thanks to Mother Nature. As one of the central hubs of modernization in Korea, the city has emerged to become one of the most well-known cities in the world shipbuilding industry. Celebrating rich marine life at the sea alongside Ulsan's famous shipbuilding crane Goliath, the festival is to be held at Ilsan Beach from July 22 to July 24. The festival is to set the stage for the city to make another leap to become a world leader in shipbuilding. Starting early in the summer, escape the heat at Ulsan Shipbuilding & Sea Festival, which is packed with cool fun and excitement. Filled with unique and colorful events, the festival satisfies all the five senses, and is perfect for couples, families and friends to make unforgettable summer memories.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Cheonggong Hanok is a mere 10 minutes away from Bulguksa Station (Donghae Line) on foot. The two traditional Hanok buildings house 10 rooms. Once you enter the main gate, the harmonious scene of a big grassy yard, a very old pine tree, a small pond, and the graceful Hanok buildings welcomes you. The garden looks a bit exotic, but there is a back story to it. The first architect of the house did business in Japan with his wife living alone in Gyeongju but regretted not having spent a long time with her; thus, he came back to Korea, built the biggest house possible, and lived with his wife for the rest of his life. Afterward, his descendants took over it, named it after the architect, Cheonggong, and opened it as a Hanok stay. That is how the space where Korea’s traditional Hanok and Japanese garden were put together by the Korean architect who did an extended stint in Japan came to be. The table used by the couple is preserved in the garden for guests to look at. Although it is a traditional Hanok, every room is equipped with a TV, a refrigerator, an air-conditioner, and a bathroom to make the space comfortable to stay even for children.