Jeollanam-do(Sinan-gun)

The Sinan Sasanqua Festival takes place at 1004 Island Park (Cheonsaseom Bunjae Park) in Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do. The festival is the nation's one and only festival about potted plants. Camellias (dongbaek in Korean) bloom during the cold winter months. The flowers fall off completely intact, keeping their brilliant color and appearance. This festival is expected to have around 30,000 sasanqua flowers blooming from around 3,000 trees at 1004 Island Park and Songgongsan Mountain. There will also be 2,000 kinds of potted camellias on display, a program demonstrating how to care for potted plants, and a poetry and painting exhibit.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Yeongyang-gun)

Yeongyang-gun is where Ilwolsan Montain and the Nakdonggang River meet. The town also takes pride in being home to several writers and martyred patriots. With its clean natural environment, Yeongyang-gun produces a large amount of wild greens that can grow only in uncontaminated areas. Yeongyang Wild Greens Festival celebrates sannamul (wild greens), a gift of nature. Sannamul are high in vitamins, minerals and fiber, and used in a various Korean dishes. They also used to be presented to kings in ancient days. At the festival, various events will be held such as foraging for and gathering wild greens.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Sacheon-si)

Hallyeohaesang National Marine Park (한려해상국립공원) is a national sea park that encompasses the most beautiful stretch of Korea’s south coast, covering parts of Sacheon, Geoje, Tongyeong, Hadong and Namhae of Gyeongnam Province and Yeosu of Jeonnam Province. Its 510,323㎢-wide area covers Dadohae Islets, Bijindo Island and Haegeumgang. The Donam Complex in Tongyeong is being continually developed as a world-class marine tourist attraction. The sea-view of the Namehae section of Hallyeohaesang National Marine Park is particularly breathtaking. Here visitors will be captivated by the view of Sejondo Island, the Pipe Organ Valley and Ssangyonggul Cave. Sangju Beach, at two kilometer-long and 150 meter-wide, is the biggest beach on the south coast and is covered with silver-white sand. The pine forest carpeting the surrounding environment also offers visitors a refreshing atmosphere. Located nearby is 681-meter-high Mt. Geumsan, making the beach a place where vacationers can appreciate both the sea and the mountain at the same time. Other attractions available in this area are the 38 Attractions of Mt. Geumsan, and Irak Shrine (Historic Site No.232) and Chungryeol Shrine (Historic Site No.233) dedicated to the great Admiral Sunsin Yi.


Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun)

Gangwon-do has it all—mountains, rivers, valleys, and the sea—and is a haven for travelers and those who enjoy leisure sports and activities. ‘Jangamsan Mountain Paragliding Field,’ located in Gangwon-do Pyeongchang, is known as the best paragliding spot in Korea, thanks to the area’s pristine natural environment. The direction of the wind and the altitude of the field enable people to enjoy paragliding all year round. Paragliders of all skill levels can find an appropriate flying program that will allow them to soar up in the sky and enjoy the beautiful scenery of downtown Pyeongchang and the Pyeongchang River. Only a 3-4 hour training session is enough for a simple flight. For more cautious flyers, there is even tandem paragliding (10-minute dual flight with a trainer). At the landing site along Pyeongchang River, people can also enjoy camping and swimming.


Gangwon-do(Yangyang-gun)

Micheongol Valley starts from the Yangyang area and ends right before Guryongnyeong Pass. With not many visitors here, the valley is left in a pristine condition. The area is famous for its rich forest, clean water, uniquely shaped rocks, wild flora and fauna, underground mineral water tap, cultural heritages of the ancient kingdom Silla, locally produced honey and other forest products. The Micheongol Valley Recreational Forest is 5,652,000㎡ in size filled with broadleaf trees. At the entrance of the valley is the Seollimwon temple site, which was originally established under the reign of King Beopheung of Silla Kingdom and then closed off at the end of Goryeo Dynasty. Other relics include a stone lamp, 3-story pagoda, Honggakseonsa Monk Pagoda, and a Stupa. With Donghaean Beach and Seoraksan National Park located nearby, Micheongol Valley makes a perfect destination for tourists.


Gangwon-do(Goseong-gun)

Stay Gajin is a pension located on Gajinhaebyeon-gil in Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do, facing the East Sea. Nestled between Gajin Port and Gonghyeonjin 2(i)-ri Beach, all of the nine guest rooms at Stay Gajin are ocean view rooms. A noticeable feature that captures the attention as soon as one walks into the guest room is the full wall window that reveals an open view of the East Sea. Since there are no entertainment facilities or other accommodation facilities around Stay Gajin, you can fall asleep peacefully while listening to the soothing sound of waves. In the morning, you can enjoy the luxury of waking up to the glorious sunrise in the East Sea. There is one guest room on the first floor, and it can accommodate up to four guests. On the second floor, there are four guest rooms, all of which are for two guests only. The fours guest rooms on the third floor which are the most popular guest rooms in Stay Gajin, are two-story rooms. The kitchen and living room are on the first floor, and the second floor is decorated as the bedroom area. The room is basically for two people, but it is big enough for up to four guests. Every guest room has its own kitchen where guests can cook, and a bathtub where they can enjoy lower-body bathing with a view of the sea. There is also a rooftop area reserved for guests and a cafe on the premises for food and beverages. Guests have great access to the nearby beach across the street from Stay Gajin. It is not a popular beach, so it does not attract many visitors; guests can enjoy a quiet outing like a private beach.


Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) , Ganghwado Island

Pension WhiteVill is a cafe-style pension, harmonizing the ambiance of the surrounding mountains and oceans. The pension offers spectacular ocean views. They welcome company trips and group MTs.


Gyeonggi-do(Yeoncheon-gun)

Before the Korean War, trains used to run along the Gyeongwon Line, transporting people and goods between Seoul and Wonsan, but now they turn back at Sintan-ri station. There is no longer a railline running past the old Cheorwon station and across the armistice line, from Sintan-ri station to Pyeonggang. North Korea changed the name of the Gyeongwon Line that connects Pyeonggang to Sepo, Gosan, Tongjiwon, Wonsan, and Gowon to the ‘Gangwon Line’ many years ago. Near Sintan-ri station is a signpost that says, ‘We want to be back on track,’ symbolizing that this area is the northernmost point of the Gyeongwon Line in South Korea, resonating with a sense of sadness for South Koreans over the continuing division of the peninsula.