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Gwangju Gossaum Festival
Gwangju(Nam-gu)

In Gossaum, the term 'go' originates from otgoreum (the ribbon bow on a traditional Korean jacket) and refers to a knot tied in a long string to make a loop. Therefore, gossaum, a compound of go and "ssaum," which means fight, indicate a "match or fight against two teams pulling on knotted ropes." Traditionally, Gossaum has been a competitive team sport enjoyed by men. It was often played in the Jeollanam-do area around Jeongwol Daeboreum (the 15th of January according to the lunar calendar). Gossaum, which has been enjoyed for over 800 years, was designated National Intangible Cultural Asset No.33 in 1971. The Gwangju Gossaum Festival, a gala event for gossaum, was first held in 1982. It attracts more and more visitors each year and contributes to promoting the local economy. At the Gossaum Festival, one of the longest-running folklore festivals in Korea, various folk activities originating from traditional Korean culture are performed. The folk customs have gained recognizable names and diverse events that are planned each year, including a celebration of the eve, a service to worship the god guarding the village, a village exorcism, gossaum demonstrations, folk play performances and activities for visitors to participate in, such as a Daeboreum food tasting and a plaza where one can experience traditional folk games. On the eve of the festival, a wide range of events are organized for visitors including kite flying, a traditional costume exhibition with a chance to try them on, rope walking, Daeborum food tasting (rice balls, rice mixed with vegetables and seasoned herbs), and jumping over burning straw ropes to chase away one’s bad luck. There are also many other attractive spectacles to take in including a gossaum nori photo exhibition, a traditional folklore contest, a Nanta (percussion) performance, fireworks, the burning of a very large daljip (a “moon house”), a village exorcism and saem gut (well exorcism) that goes on until dawn. A variety of programs are also lined up including a Daedong farm music performance consisting of about 300 musicians, gossaum demonstrations, Korean traditional martial art performances and a tug-of-war between two teams pulling a thick rope. The greatest highlight of the Gwangju Gossaum Festival is the burning of a 20-meter high, 15-meter wide daljip, which translates literally to “moon house.” The daljip, a pile of branches, is the largest one in Korea and its flames can rise as high as 100 meters or more, inspiring awe among all viewers. Visitors can also enjoy the traditional cultural heritage of the Gwangju area since a number of cultural relics including General Go, Gyeong-myeong sites (Pochung Shrine and Samgangmun Gate) are located within one kilometer of the venue.

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Yedawon (예다원)
Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

Sitting at the foot of Omokdae, Yedawon is a classic Hanok opened in December 2013. It retains the unique beauty of Hanok, yet is equipped with neat and convenient facilities. The owner, who used to operate a traditional culture space for Hanok experience such as traditional tea and natural dying, newly built a Hanok for guests to be able to experience a cultural accommodation. Just one-minute away are Jeonjuhyangyo Confucian School and Jeonju Hanbyuk Culture Center, whereas the National Intangible Heritage Center is located over the Omokgyo Bridge outside the culture center. Gyenggijeon, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral, Omokgyo Bridge, and Nambu Market are all within walkable distance. Yeodawon has six rooms named after flowers; ceilings with exposed rafters and crossbeams; walls with Hanji wallpapers; and decorations with black-and-white drawings and Korean calligraphy. In particular, Lotus Flower Room is furnished with a folding screen with a landscape painting on it, and a big black-and-white drawing. Yeodawon is special in that guests can get first-hand experience of the traditional culture in different ways: traditional tea, traditional dying, Hanji, traditional dessert, traditional flower pancake, etc. The experience costs about 10,000 - 15,000 won per person, and available for four persons or more.

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Gangneung Culture & Art Center (강릉문화예술관)
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Gangneung Culture & Art Center is a cultural facility located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do Province. The center opened on Jan 30th, 1992 through the local municipal office in order to provide cultural events for local residents and to advance local culture & art. The facility has a grand theater, small theater, exhibition hall, and outdoor show room. Every year, a variety of programs such as theater, music, dance and other cultural performances are held along with diverse exhibitions and educational and training programs.

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Gagyeongjae
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

Gagyeongjae, or House with a Beautiful View, is a place with a thatched roof and an unhindered view. Guests can enjoy the view of natural environment over the window, with cool breeze freely flowing in the rooms. There are five rooms in total including Anchae Sangbang, Sarangchae Upper Room and Lower Room, Ondol Red Clay Lower Room, and Door Room. Guests in Anchae can use the central porch, whereas guests in Sarangchae can take advantage of the central floor as well. Ondol Red Clay Room is popular; it is heated by the owner himself through the traditional fireplace outside the room. The room, however, requires reservation at least 2 days in advance. Air conditioners were recently installed in the hanok. Additional fees are separately charged in summer, but it is just great to enjoy air conditioning in a hanok. Note that reservation and inquiry over the phone is faster and more convenient than that on the website. There are many restaurants and places to experience in Hahoe Folk Village. It is a nice place to enjoy many things and just relax.

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Toyoko Inn Hotel - Busan Haeundae (토요코인호텔)
Busan(Haeundae-gu)

Toyoko Inn Hotel is Asia’s largest business hotel chain and has branches in the USA, Germany, the UK, and China, in addition to 242 branches in Japan. Tokyo Inn Hotel in Busan Haeundae is conveniently located about 1 minute away from the Haeundae Beach. By eliminating frivolous services and facilities, Toyoko Inn Hotel is able to offer reduced room rates without sacrificing basic comforts. For the convenience of its guests, the hotel offers computers in the lobby as well as free wireless internet services.

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Oh Hotel (오호텔)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]
Busan(Dongnae-gu)

Oh Hotel located in the vicinity of Oncheonjang, Dongnae-gu, Busan has a total of 36 rooms consisting of Suites, Twin Rooms, and Single Rooms available at affordable rates. It's a great choice to lodge for group tourists because it has 13 Twin Rooms. All the guestrooms are furnished with a computer, and the lounge on the 1st floor has a kitchen with microwave oven and cooking utensils for simple cooking. Breakfast is served to those who have requested it at the time of check-in as well as upon request round the clock. Be sure to ask the staff for directions if you want use public transportation because the hotel is located in an alley. There is a parking lot in front of the entrance for guests with cars.

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Samcheonpodaegyo Park (삼천포대교공원)
Gyeongsangnam-do(Sacheon-si)

Samcheonpodaegyo Park is located near the landmark of Namhae, Samcheonpodaegyo Bridge, which connects Sacheon-si to nearby island.

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Myeonmyeon
Seoul(Seodaemun-gu)

Myeonmyeon satisfies customers’ needs to taste various kinds of instant noodles they cannot have at home. They not only have popular instant noodles, but also rabokki (tteokbokki with ramen noodle) cooked right at the table. The restaurant has 240 seats and is conveniently located within 100m from subway.

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Haeundae Penthouse (해운대 펜트하우스)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]
Busan(Haeundae-gu)

Haeundae Penthouse is only 3 minutes away from Haeundae Station on Busan Metro Line 2 and 5 minutes away from Haeundae Beach, both on foot. It has great barbecue facilities. One of the biggest attractions of Haeundae Penthouse is the view of Haeundae, because the guestrooms are located on the 8th floor. In particular, Room No. 801 is a signature room that commands a panoramic view of the marine city and the beautiful sunset with its large window. The modern guestrooms are some of the largest ones you can find in Haeundae. Each of the rooms has a terrace, a bathroom, and a shower room, furnished with bed, sofa, table, and terrace table for relaxation. There are also shared kitchens outside the rooms, and each of the kitchens can be used only by a certain number of rooms for the convenience of the guests. The guestrooms are cleaner than most other rooms at pensions and guesthouses because the kitchen is outside the room. All the guestrooms have a different design, so be sure to choose the right one when booking.

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Gokseong Gangbit Town Pension[Korea Quality] / 곡성강빛마을펜션[한국관광 품질인증]
Jeollanam-do(Gokseong-gun)

Gokseong Gangbit Town Pension’s charm lies in its exotic scenery. A mountain ridge with a dense pine forest screens the back of the pension complex, while a tranquil sight of a river flowing leisurely can be seen at the front. The interiors of the pension’s two-story European-style buildings are styled in wooden “hanok,” bringing the best of both worlds. There are 84 rooms in total, ranging from studio types optimal for 2 people to 5–6 two-room units for families, and 100 m2 detached pension houses. The rooms are divided into two areas, namely cooking and noncooking, with the former supplied with an induction stove, pots, bowls, and cooking utensils for simple cuisines. On-site facilities include an outdoor barbeque site, a convenience store, ping pong table, coffee shop, culture hall with sound systems, and a training hall with a capacity of 200 people. An inflatable children’s pool opens every summer for family travelers. Guests can make a reservation at least two days in advance for a homemade Korean breakfast table prepared by the people of the village. The pension is also close to Gokseong’s major tourist sites. Amnok Recreation Area, Taeansa Temple, and Seomjingang Observatory are all located about a 10–20 min drive away, while Seomjingang Train Village is 25 min from the pension by car. The pension offers a free pickup service to the Jukgok-myeon area that is about a kilometer away from the pension. Moreover, National Road No. 17, which the guests traverse on their way to the pension, is famous for its great scenery.

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