Gangwon-do(Yanggu-gun)

Paroho is a man-made lake that was completed in 1943. The lake was created due to the construction of a hydraulic power plant in Hwacheon during Japanese colonial rule. The name was given after President Syngman Rhee designated a plaque in his own handwriting naming the body of water ‘Paroho Lake.’ The power plant has a generation capacity of 105,000 kilowatts, and the lake is one of the top fishing grounds in Korea as it is abundant in freshwater fish. The area boasts several splendid views and a former President built his country home on the lake. Relics from the Stone Age and New Stone Age were found to be well preserved in the area. Twenty-one dolmens were found on the lake grounds, as well as 4,000 pieces of Prehistoric relics used during Paleolithic age, drawing interest from the academic field. Recently, habitats of mandarin ducks, a national natural monument, were found near the Paroho lakeside.


Jeollanam-do(Gurye-gun)

Located at the entrance of Hwaeomsa, Gurye Jeonnam, Jirisan Sansarang Pension is covered by Cornus flowers and cherry blossom in spring, a clean water of Jirisan valley in summer, maple tree in autumn, and white snow scenery in winter. There are two buildings; Condo-style building and Motel-style building. In front of the building, a garden is laid out. Rooms including the bed room, Ondol room, and condo-style family room. Rooms are clean and are equipped with fixture and furniture for convenient and comfortable resting. As the auxiliary facilities, there are the big theme park, the big BBQ area to accommodate 100 persons, and the family BBQ area for small family. Next to the pension, there is the valley for swimming in summer and it is used as a place for children nature learning. Also, there are various auxiliary facilities including the outdoor lawn square, walk, and outdoor rest room.


Jeollanam-do(Goheung-gun)

Narodo (나로도) consists of Oe-narodo and Nae-narodo, located 25kms southeast of Goheung-eup. Oe-narodo, is a part of Dadohae National Marine Park (다도해해상국립공원). Fresh seafood at a low price is readily available at Narodo Port (Chukjeong Port) in Oe-narodo. All of Narodo is famous for its’ fishing places. Every season a variety of fish can be caught. The beaches in Narodo have a gentle decline and are skirted by a forest of evergreen trees aged hundreds of years, which offer great shade from the summer heat. Haban Village, the most remote village in Oe-narodo, is the best place for a family summer retreat since it has a small forest and a beach. It also has Korea’s first space center.  


Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si)

Philips Motel in Paju, which is close to Seoul and is also not far from North Korea, has become popular with not only general tourists but also business travelers as Paju City Hall is situated close by. The hotel, which comprises two buildings, has large guest rooms and a spacious parking lot in which even several buses can be parked, so the hotel receives numerous tourist groups, too. Tourists can visit the DMZ (demilitarized zone) including the Odusan Unification Observatory and the Imjingak Tourist Site.


Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , SinJeju

Tilda House is a European-style pension comprised of pretty buildings with orange roofs and stone walls located in Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju Island. It is a great place to stay with children as the pension has a kids’ cafe and a sand playground. The view of orange-roofed buildings under the blue sky of Jeju seems unusual and new. There is a total of six guest rooms. There are four rooms for up to three guests (four if you have a child), and one room for three guests (four if you have a child). Rooms T4 and T5 can be joined by opening the connecting doors on both sides. It would be a good place to stay for large families. The room has a living room, a bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen. In the bedroom, two double beds are placed in parallel, creating enough space for kids as well. The guest room is equipped with a refrigerator, and a washing machine for greater convenience. The room also has kitchen facilities and cooking utensils. The single-family house is large enough for four to five people to stay. It has a living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen. You can enjoy a private barbecue in the front yard. Children can play safely in the indoor kids’ room where there are toys and books, a sand playground, and a grassy field. Because of this, the pension is popular among families with young children. Every morning, breakfast buffet is served in the cafe that only the pension guests can use. The host prepares steamed rice, soup, and fresh side dishes for breakfast. An outdoor barbecue area is available with prior reservation. Places to see near the pension include Jeju Aerospace Museum, Osulloc Tea Museum, Jeju Glass Castle, Spirited Garden, Jungmun Resort. Geumneung Beach and Hyeopjae Beach are 15 minutes away by car.


Jeollanam-do(Jangseong-gun)


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

Cheong-jae-seol-heon (English name, ‘Healing Garden’) is a bed & breakfast nestled on the foot of Hallasan Mt. in Jeju Island. Simple and modern design building is surrounded by well arranged garden with a small pond and some artworks beautifully placed here and there. A tangerine farmer, Kim Ju Deok provides relaxing accommodation at such great environment with breakfast that she cooks herself with vegetables from her backyard. This is a place that feels tranquility and the warmth of Korean Ajumma (married woman).


Sejong()

Singwangsa Temple is located on the Nojeoksan Mountain. It is estimated to have been built 160 years ago, and renovated in 1920 by head priest Lee Gyeong-jik. The temple, originally called Togoljeol or Suryangsa, was renamed Singwangsa by monk Hyewon in 1980.


Busan(Dong-gu)

Ijoseolleongtang is a seolleongtang (ox bone soup) specialty restaurant with a 20 year history. It oldest restaurant around Busan Station area.