Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Seorak Special Tourist Zone is a vast zone included in 3 administrative districts, encompassing the entirety of Seoraksan Mountain. In this zone, visitors have various ways to enjoy Seoraksan Mountain and the natural environment of the East Sea region. Sokcho, which occupies the largest area in the zone, comes first when talking about Seoraksan National Park. Tourists can appreciate the picturesque scenery of the sea and coastal lakes as well as the mountain scenery of Seoraksan Mountain. Hikers can climb the mountain or ride a cable car. Sokcho beach is a hot spot that attracts young people who fill the place with energy and life all through the summer. Abai Village, which appeared in several TV dramas for its unique atmosphere, and Sokcho Jungang Market offer local specialties, such as abai sundae (Korean sausage) and dak-gangjeong (fried chicken nuggets coated in a sweet and sour sauce). Goseong, which is bordered by Seoraksan Mountain and Geumgangsan Mountain, is part of the Northern Limit Line (NLL) that offers a unpolluted, beautiful landscape around the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Hwajinpo Beach near Hwajinpo Lake, which is a lagoon, and Songjiho Beach near Songjiho Lake are the best places to spend a peaceful vacation. At Hwajinpo Lake, tourists can visit the summer houses used by the first South Korean President Lee Seung-man and the former North Korean leader Kim Il-seong before the division of the Korean Peninsula. Lastly, although it is a relatively small part of Seorak Special Tourist Zone, Yangyang has resources for mountain tourism and maritime culture, such as Seoraksan National Park and Naksan Provincial Park. Naksan Beach, Naksansa Temple and Hajodae are popular tourist sites. It is also famous as a district producing high quality pine mushroom. * Current State of Seorak Special Tourist Zone 1) Districts Covered: Areas around Sokcho-si and parts of Goseong and Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do 2) Area: 138.2k㎡(Sokcho 104.9k㎡, Goseong 30.5k㎡, Yangyang 2.8k㎡) * Tourist Attractions Seoraksan National Park, Sokcho Beach, Naksan Provincial Park, Hwajinpo Lake, Songjiho Lake, Hajodae Pavilion, Naksansa Temple, Osaek Mineral Spring, etc.


Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

The Royal Room is a hanok (traditional Korean house) hotel encapsulating Jeonju’s spirit as a city of tradition and art, and the exemplar of the state of Joseon. The hanok buildings are built next to one another on a plot spanning 19,840 m2 in Daeseong-dong, inspired by the unique elegance and understated extravagance of Joseon’s royal culture. 11 residential buildings are all named after the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. Taejonggwan is one of them, containing six rooms in total. Each room is a self-contained unit made up of bedrooms and restrooms, furnished with a combination of hanok’s unique charms and modern comfort. The view of the wooden exposed beams, paintings on the wall, and the view of nature beyond the window wall recreate the unique scenery of the hanok. All rooms are also equipped with modern comforts such as wireless Internet, TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning. The hotel has about 150 parking spots, a hanok cafe, and theConvention Center with spaces designed for large meetings and events. Samtaegeuk and Samjogo Restaurants are designated as COVID-19 Safe Restaurants by the city of Jeonju. The hotel is located about 7 min by car to Jeonju Hanok Village, and is close to other famous sights such as Jeondong Catholic Cathedral, Gyeonggijeon Shrine, and Jeonjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School, which make ideal half-day trip destinations.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

It is a place where you can enjoy various Korean side dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is squid and pork belly bulgogi.


Jeollanam-do(Suncheon-si)

It is a store where you can taste barley rice and various kinds of side dishes as wrap recipes. A steamed barley rice specialty restaurant located in Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do. The representative menu is steamed barley rice set menu.


Jeollanam-do(Mokpo-si)

Alex Hotel, located in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, offers first-class services and modern, elegant interiors. As Jeollanam-do Provincial Government and Mokpo Branch of Gwangju Supreme Prosecutors’ Office are located nearby, the hotel is popular among business travelers as well as tourists. Mokpo Terminal and Mokpo Station are also close by. Oedaldo Island, also known as the ‘island of love’, is one of the most attractive nearby tourist destinations, boasting a clean unspoilt beach, pure seawater, and a beautiful natural environment. The island also boasts Korea’s largest outdoor seawater pool, which attracts many tourists. Major attractions in the area include the Yudalsan Mountain Flower Festival, Mokpo Maritime Cultural Festival, and Sunrise Festival.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Geoje-si)

At the Geojedo International Penguin Swimming Festival, paricipants jump into the icy cold waters for the swimming competition. Other festival offerings include a flatfish-catching contest, a penguin photo exhibition and many more.


Jeollanam-do(Mokpo-si)

My Motel, located in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, is close to Mokpo Terminal and various other attractions including the Mokpo Natural History Museum and Gatbawi Rock. This clean and pleasant motel is ideal for group occasions such as group meetings and family holidays, school or company field trips, and workshops. Recommended nearby tourist destinations include Yudalsan Mountain, Samhakdo Island, and Oedaldo Island. In addition, tourists can enjoy yachting at the Mokpo Yacht Marina, whose exotic atmosphere harmonizes with the white yachts dotting the ocean and the beautiful sunset of Yudalsan Mountain. Mokpo is also famous for such dishes as hongeo samhap (fermented skate and steamed pork slices served with kimchi), thin and octopus, and sliced raw croaker.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Ulleung-gun)

Jeodonghang Port is the biggest port in Ulleung-gun where most of squid fishing and related process take place. “Jeodongeohwa,” referring to the luring lights from the boats for squid fishing is one of the famous “8 Major Beauties” of Ulleungdo Island. Chotdaebawi Rock, sitting next to port sea wall, has a sad legend about a daughter who died from grievance when her father never came back from fishing. Now, the port has a large fish market.


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

At Chinafactory, customers can enjoy a variety of tasty Chinese foods while watching the food being cooked through the glass windows of the open kitchen. A unique ordering system allows each person to select three dishes from the menu, and everyone can visit a mini dimsum buffet and dessert bar as much as they want. Free tea is also served (guests can select from six different teas).


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

Starting at tea house "Solbit Bada" at Oedolgae Rock, the first section among the Jeju Olle trails - Route 7 passes through a seaside walking path, filming site "Daejanggeum" (대장금), Dombenang-gil Pathway and a sewage disposal plant in Hogeun-dong. The dombenang-gil Pathway stretches from Seoguipo Girl's Hight School in Seogwipo-si to Oedolgae Rock. Route 7 is a 13.9 km seaside road that includes Oedolgae Rock, Beophwanpogu Port, Jeju Poonglim Resort and Weolpyeongpogu Port. * 'Dombe' means a cutting board and 'Nang' means a tree.