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Taejongdae Recreation Area
Busan(Yeongdo-gu) , Nampo-dong(Jagalchi Market)

Designated as a Busan monument, along with Oryukdo Island, Taejongdae (태종대) represents Busan, and is especially famous for its rock beach. Featuring its highest peak at 250 meters, there are forests of pine trees and other 200 varieties of trees. Taejongdae was named after the 29th king of Silla Kingdom BC57-AD 935), King TaeJong Mu-Yeol (604-661). King TaeJong had traveled to many places but this was the place he enjoyed shooting arrows.Under the lighthouse of this resort is a rock called Sinseon Rock, named after the myth that gods and goddesses came down here to relax. At this rock is a figure called Mangbuseok, named after the story of a woman who waited for her husband who had been taken to Japan. Taejongdae is also famous for the ritual of praying for rain, performed when there are droughts, and rain on the 10th of lunar May is called the 'Taejong Rain'. On days with clear skies you can see Japan’s Tsushima Island from the observatory.

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Hotel Sorak Park
Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Hotel Sorak Park, located in the beautiful Sorak Mountains offers a high class northern European triangular architecture as a four-star tourist hotel. The rooms located to the front of the hotel provide a spectacular view of Seoraksan Mountain and the East Sea. The hotel also offers such facilities as a casino for foreigners, large banquet hall, seminar room, lecture hall, wedding hall, reception hall, and a dinner party hall.

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Burim Market
Gyeongsangnam-do(Changwon-si)

Burim Market is a representative landmark of Changwon City. This market is mostly known to specialize in wedding products, traditional Korean garments (hanbok), and ceremony-related foods and items.

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Bonjuk - Samcheok Branch
Gangwon-do(Samcheok-si)

Bonjuk (본죽) is a leading rice porridge franchise restaurant serving a wide range of tasty and healthy juk (rice porridge). With about 1,000 partner stores nationwide and 10 worldwide (USA, Japan, Malaysia), Bonjuk is at the forefront of popularization and globalization of 'juk.' Meanwhile, Bonjuk-Samcheok branch has been recommended in the Michelin Guide for top restaurants.

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Deoksugung Palace Royal Guard-Changing Ceremony
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Deoksugung Palace has held a guard-changing ceremony since 1996 after thorough historical research by leading historians. The ceremony, which is held in front of the Daehanmun Gate of Deoksugung Palace, is a tradition similar to the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace and offers a rare opportunity to experience royal culture. The royal gate is opened and closed at pre-determined times, and the gatekeepers in charge of guard duty and patrols hold a shift ceremony three times a day. Special Programs: The Royal Guard-Changing Ceremony is a highly recommended event for tourists. It is held three times a day (11:00 / 14:00 / 15:30) in front of Daehanmun Gate at Deoksugung Palace. As each ceremony follows the same procedure and lasts for thirty minutes, visitors can choose whichever time is most convenient. The ceremony is free of charge. There are no ceremonies on Mondays as well as on severely cold or hot days.As the ceremony begins, the changing of the guards commences replete with traditional musical instruments, and exchanges a password for verification. An eight-minute guard ceremony ensues, followed by a seven-minute change ceremony, and finally a patrol that completes the ceremony. The procedure takes a dramatic turn when 18 guards in six official positions beat a drum and bellow some orders. Major Highlights: The Royal Guard-Changing Ceremony is a great opportunity to experience a rare traditional scene. Be sure to bring a camera. The guards’ splendid costumes, with their brilliant primary colors, are a pleasure to view. While you cannot take pictures with the guards during the changing of guards, you can take a background picture of the guards and palace. You can also take photographs with the gatekeepers after the ceremony is over. Visit the palace and enjoy the beauty of Korean palaces following the ceremony.

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Gukje Market Section No.3
Busan(Jung-gu)

Formed in the aftermath of the Korean War, Gukje Market has served countless customers over 60 years. This tradtional market for retail and wholesale purchases has been the symbol of Busan and continues to adapt to new challenges in the 21st century. Certified quality items are available at 20-30% discount prices.

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A Plus Hotel - Goodstay
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) , suwon

A plus hotel is located in the central city of Suwon Gyeonggi-do. Located next to the City Hall and it is convenient place for business travelers. It is convenient to use the well-known tourist destination, so is nearby Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a world cultural heritage. Try to eat the famous Suwon Galbi it is also great fun. In addition, there are huge shopping center nearby such as department stores and large Mart variety.

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Gyeongju Oreung Royal Tombs
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

The Oreung Tombs (“oreung” meaning “five royal tombs”) have been officially designated Historic Site No. 172 and are the final resting places of four kings of the Park clan—King Park Hyeokgeose (founder of the Silla Kingdom), King Namhae, King Yuri, and King Jabi—and one queen (Queen Aryeong, wife of King Park Hyeokgeose). To the east of the royal tombs lies Sungdeokjeon Shrine, which holds the ancestral tablet of King Park Hyeokgeose. Behind the shrine is the Aryeongjeong Well, said to be the birthplace of Queen Aryeong.

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Onyang Hot Spring Hotel
Chungcheongnam-do(Asan-si)

The town of Onyang, where Onyang Hot Spring Hotel is located, is the oldest hot springs area in Korea. The history of Onyang can be traced back to 1,300 years ago when the Joseon Dynasty kings visited the hot springs in the area to relax and unwind. Today, remains of the hot springs sought by the royalty can be found in Onyang. In addition to 116 Western-style and 59 Korean-style rooms, Onyang Hot Spring Hotel is equipped with upscale hot springs and sauna, a museum depicting the history of Onyang and its famous hot springs, as well as a wide range of facilities including a grand ballroom, a banquet hall, a fitness center, a skin care center, a beer garden and restaurants.

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Namchuncheon Station
Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Namchuncheon Station is located on the Seoul Subway Gyeongchun Line in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do. The station is also called Gangwondae, as Kangwon National University - Chuncheon Campus is nearby. Chuncheon Station, Gyeongchun Line's original final stop, was temporarily closed in October of 2005 for double-track electrification construction. During this time, Namchuncheon Station was used as the final stop.

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