Busan(Dong-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. The Busan Station branch of Toyoko Inn Hotel is located within walking distance of Busan Station and offers clean and comfortable guestrooms at affordable prices. By eliminating frivolous services and facilities, Toyoko Inn Hotel is able to offer reduced room rates without sacrificing basic comforts. The hotel operates under the mantra ‘comfortable and clean accommodation near the train station’ and is geared mainly towards business travelers who need some rest and relaxation before continuing on their way. Desktop computers with wireless internet connection are available at the lobby for guests’ convenience.


Jeollanam-do(Mokpo-si)

The National Maritime Museum is the only domestic marine museum. Opened in 1994, it is a 2-story building with a B1 floor. There are 4 main exhibit halls and one special exhibit hall. At Exhibition 1, "Underwater Cultural Heritage from Wando," about 3,000 Goryeo ceramic relics excavated from just off the Eoduri sea, Wando district, and the Wooden ship of the Goryeo (918~1392) dynasty are exhibited. The Wando ship is a model of the original boat, half the size of the original ship. You can view the landscape around the old sea and learn about the world’s marine excavation history in this exhibition hall. At Exhibition 2, “Underwater Cultural Heritage from Sinan," you can view 22,000 pieces of 14th century Chinese ships, crockery and golden-ware. At Exhibition 3, "The Life of a Korean Fishing Village," you can learn about the traditional fishing techniques and tools, and you can view the living conditions of those times. It is interesting to compare the fishing methods of today to the past. And at Exhibition 4, "Korean Traditional Boats," you can see the development of Korean shipping and shipbuilding. There are many models displayed, from the ships of the Goryeo dynasty to the oilers of today. The rabbit and turtle shaped ships are quite eye-catching. When you have finished touring all the exhibit halls, take a stroll down the lounge to the souvenir shop to relax. On clear warm days, it is soothing to sit in the lounge under the warm sun. The sunshine coming through the window is brilliant. After a break, you can go outside to the outdoor exhibit, and enjoy seeing more traditional ships. [Convenient facility] Locker/storage room, Open space (PC Zone), Museum Shop, etc. are available. [Special Services] Guided Tours (Free / Information Desk on 1/F / Audio Guide) Luggage Lockers (Free / Information Desk on 1/F) Baby Carriages & Wheelchairs (Free / Information Desk on 1/F)


Gwangju(Nam-gu)

Jeongjagol is a Korean restaurant located in Gwangju. The restaurant exudes a traditional Korean ambiance. The interior is adorned with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, decorations, and medicinal herbs. Its main menu item is its set meals that comes with porridge, salad, seasoned vegetables, bulgogi, grilled fish, braised meat dishes, dongchimi kimchi, fermented seafood, crab fermented in soysauce, and rice in sizzling stone pot. Also popular is the sogalbisal-gui (grilled beef short ribs), which is marinated in an organic sauce made with medicinal ingredients, pear, and honey.


Incheon(Jung-gu)

E-Hotel is located at Yeonan Pier, Incheon, which is full of the fresh scent of the sea. The motel is conveniently situated in front of the ferry terminal at Yeonan Pier, from which ferries regularly depart for islands in the West Sea and Jejudo Island, and overseas destinations. A family visit to the interesting Incheon Fish Market located nearby, or a trip to Ganghwado Island, the site of many historic events, is highly recommended.


Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Cheongchoho Lake is a lagoon that is connected to the East Sea, with an area of 1.3 Km2 and an approximate circumference of 5 Km. Located in the center of the city, the lake can be viewed easily from downtown Sokcho. Adjacent to Cheongchoho Lake, one of Sokcho’s 8 must-sees, is the Expo Tower, Expo World, and Expo Excursion Steamer. These were constructed for the 1999 Gangwon International Tourism Expo. The Expo tower rises 73.4 meters high with an observatory. An I-MAX theater is located in Expo World and an Ecology Park is nearby. Additionally, the Expo Excursion Steamer can be taken around the entire lake for great views of the surrounding area.  


Seoul(Seodaemun-gu)

Chef’s Noodle is a modern, fusion-style restaurant specializing in noodles, jeon (Korean pancake), and rice dishes. Serving quality fare at reasonable prices, the restaurant continues to develop new menu items to appeal to a wider range of customers.


Gangwon-do(Jeongseon-gun)

Gangwon Land Casino is Korea’s first ever casino to allow the admission of Koreans. It was established under the ‘Special law regarding support for the development of abandoned mine areas,’ which was passed in 1995 with the purpose of resuscitating the economy of such abandoned mine areas. Gangwon Land is a hotel resort with 199 rooms at present, priding over its superior casino facilities with 960 slot machines and 100 tables. Gangwon Land Casino has skilled dealers and serves free beverages to players.


Busan(Sasang-gu)

Located in the center of western Busan, a rapidly developing area, Hotel Paragon offers easy access to not only downtown Busan, but also various economic and industrial venues such as the Free Economic Zone (FEZ), Busan New Port and Shinho Industrial Complex. In addition to 124 Western-style and 8 Korean-style rooms, Hotel Paragon offers a wide variety of facilities including a special Korean restaurant that serves Korean barbecue, Western and Japanese restaurants, a lobby lounge, a banquet hall, a wedding hall, etc.


Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si) , Paju(Heyri Art valley)

The ‘Tium Hangeul Museum’, located in Paju’s Heyri Art Valley (where every structure is a work of art) is the first cultural space dedicated to the Hangeul language. The complex is designed entirely to promote the value of Hangeul to children and young guests. The building houses the Hangeul Experience Center, Studio, and Cultural Space which provide unique facts and information on Hangeul as well as hands-on experiences. At Ggomjirak/Jomulrak Studio, visitors can enjoy the beauty of Hangeul by participating in many of the hands-on cultural experiences. These include making Hangeul glass arts & crafts, designing their own Hangeul t-shirts and enjoying an old-fashioned typewriter on display. Also within the building is the Udangtang Hangeul Factory where kids can learn the history behind the creation of Hangeul while enjoying a variety of animated programs and other fun features. Snacks, seasonal beverages and a range of Hangeul-related products are also available inside the cultural space.  


Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

Jeonju Hansung Tourist Hotel started as an inn for business travelers in 1949. 60 years later, it stands in the center of Jeonju, providing easy access to numerous cultural sites such as the Hanok village (Korean folk village) and the Gaeksa (Jeonju traditional tourist inn). All guest rooms and hallways in the hotel are decorated with Hanji (traditional Korean paper) and red clay wallpaper. Also, there are about 100 pieces of artwork by 20 local artists throughout the hotel, creating a gallery-like atmosphere.