Seoul(Gwanak-gu)

“Ttosuni Sundae” first started as a small street stand in 1976 and soon became the biggest sundae (blood sausage) bar around Sundae Town. Many people visit Ttosuni Sundae because it has been introduced several times through various mass media. White sundae is the most popular dish due to its delicate taste of fried sundae with various vegetables. Sundae guk (blood sausage soup), as well as fried sundae are frequently enjoyed, especially in winter. The dining area is large enough for group gatherings.


Gyeonggi-do(Yongin-si) , Yongin

Yongin Recreational Forest (162ha) is perched on the southern foothills of Jeonggwangsan Mountain (562 meters high) in Chobu-ri, Mohyeong-myeon, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do. The recreational forest houses a variety of facilities and nature experience zones that were carefully constructed to cause minimum disruption to Mother Nature while providing maximum comfort to visitors.Facilities include the House of the Forest (forest accommodations), camping zone, meeting rooms, children’s playground, and tracking/walking paths. The forest is the perfect place for busy urbanites to take a rest and families and officemates to get together and reconnect.


Busan(Jung-gu)

Seongiljip has been known for over 64 years as a restaurant specializing in grilled eel. They use the same ingredients and roasting method as other restaurants, but their secret marinade gives it a uniquely delicious taste. The marinade, the taste of which is a perfectly savory blend of sweet and spicy, is made directly by the owner.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Gimhae-si)

The Royal Tomb of Queen Heo in Gusan-dong, Gimhae is the final resting place of Queen Heo, the wife of King Kim Suro, the founder of Garak. The tomb dates all the way back to the Gaya Era and has been officially designated National Historic Site No. 74. Unlike many other ancient tombs located on Korea’s flatlands, the large earthen mound sits high upon a hill. Reinforced in the front with stone and surrounded by a low stone fence, the tomb is marked with a headstone and stone tablets erected in 1647 (25th year of King Injo’s reign). Some of the stone used at the tomb is said to have come all the way from India. Together with the Tomb of King Suro, the tomb area was expanded in the 28th year of King Sejong’s reign (1446) to include several auxiliary buildings: Sungboje, Oesammun, Naesammun, and Hongsalmun. Records indicate that the tombs were robbed over a century later during the Imjin War (Japanese Invasion, 1592-1598).


Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) , suwon

Benikea Suwon Hotel (Formerly Suwon Joa Hotel) is located across from city hall in the business center of Suwon, providing business travelers with a convenient stay. Cultural facilities nearby are abundant, including the Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra concert hall, a culture and art center, and an outdoor concert stage. Historical sites are a short distance away, along with shopping centers and a variety of restaurants. The location enables business travelers under limited trip schedules to enjoy sightseeing, shopping, and Suwon’s special delicacies conveniently.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

The Andong Public Folk Museum is where you can experience Confucian culture and traditional games of Korea. Andong is famous for Confucian culture and the four traditional ceremonies (the ceremonies of coming of age, marriage, funeral and ancestral worship). Here you can view the lifestyles of the past and important cultural treasures. The indoor museum is segmented into three exhibit halls. At Exhibit Hall 1, the process of going from the birth of a baby to childhood is displayed. At Exhibit Hall 2, the process of becoming an adult to the rituals of death and funeral is displayed. At Exhibit Hall 3, the daily life and traditional games are displayed in small models. Including old farming tools and cloth making process, the folk relics of this museum add up to 3,700 artifacts. There is also a visual system for videos. After you look through the indoor exhibits, head outside to the outdoor exhibits. The outdoor exhibit is a park complex, made of folk houses and cultural assets moved to this site. You will see exhibits representing the Andong lifestyle such as a stone house, a straw roofed, mud-hut and a watermill.


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

Located next to Cheonjiyeon Falls, a popular tourist attraction in Jeju Seogwipo, Saeseom Galbi (새섬갈비) primarily serves Heukdwaeji-gui (Grilled pork from Jeju’s native black pigs). Other dishes on the menu include Saeng-galbi (Premium short ribs) and Yangnyeom-galbi (Barbecued beef ribs marinated in seasoned soy sauce).


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Located in the middle of the Bomun Tourist Complex in Gyeongju, Commodore Hotel has been in service for over 20 years. Its unique interiors and exteriors, influenced by Buddhism, regularly attract film makers and photographers. The hotel is also popular because of its location in Gyeongju, the ancient city full of historical treasures as the capital of the Silla Kingdom. In addition, popular promenades or hiking trails are located around Bomun Lake, just a five minute walk from the hotel.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Hapcheon-gun)

Haeinsa Temple was built in 802 AD and is regarded as one of Korea’s three major Buddhist temples along with Tongdosa and Songwangsa. Of the numerous temple halls, most were built in the modern era, with only Janggyeongpanjeon Hall from the early Joseon Dynasty remaining in its original state. However, the temple holds great significance not only for its structure, but also for the treasure it holds inside.Janggyeongpanjeon is a wooden building housing the 13th-century Goryeo Palman Daejanggyeong (the Tripitaka Koreana), a priceless world treasure. The Tripitaka Koreana is a large set (thousands and thousands) of wood blocks that were specially treated to prevent aging and inscribed with the Buddhist canon. It is the oldest and most complete version of the Buddhist canon and is one of the most cherished Buddhist doctrinal collections in the world.Janggyeongpanjeon is comprised of two buildings Sudarajeon to the south and Beopbojeon to the north. Unadorned by decorations or paintings, the buildings carry out the sole function of storing the Tripitaka Koreana wooden tablets. The building has been praised by scientists for its effective air circulation, resistance to moisture, and temperature control – all of which have enabled the Tripitaka Koreana to survive throughout the years. Although the exact date of Janggyeongpanjeon’s construction is still unknown, the hall was built under the order of King Sejo in 1488. It has never suffered the effects of fire or war.In recognition of its architectural beauty and its extraordinary scientific preservation of the world’s only Tripitaka, Janggyeongpanjeon of Haeinsa Temple was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in 1995.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

As part of the Creation of Living Palaces project, the Changdeokgung Palace Moonlight Tour offers a unique opportunity to witness and experience palatial beauty. The tour begins from the main gate, Donhwamun Gate (돈화문), and continues on for approximately two hours through Injeongjeon Hall (인정전), Nakseonjae (낙선재), and Huwon (후원, meaning "secret garden"). To make a reservation, visit the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation website. Reservations are accepted from 20 days before the event.Initially built as a royal villa, Changdeokgung Palace became the central governance compound during the Joseon Dynasty after the former principal palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace, was burned to the ground during the Japanese invasion in the 16th century. In addition to its political significance, the palace is known for its aesthetics and architecture, set against breathtaking natural scenery. In 1997, UNESCO designated Changdeokgung Palace as a World Cultural Heritage site.