Gyeonggi-do(Gapyeong-gun) , Namyangju

Located in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do Province, Jaraseom Island is an island formed on the Bukhangang River as a result of the construction of the Cheongpyeong Dam in 1943. The name ‘Jaraseom’ comes from the fact that it faces a hill that resembles a Jara (Korean word for soft-shelled turtle). Jaraseom consists of four islands called Dongdo, Seodo, Jungdo, and Namdo, and has various leisure and park facilities. Visitors can find a car camping site and the filming location of the popular TV drama series 'Iris' on Seodo (west island), and an eco-cultural park with a grass plaza of over 100 meters in diameter on Jungdo (central island). There is also an ecosystem theme park called Ehwawon Garden at the westernmost tip of the Jaraseom Campground. A popular camping spot, Jaraseom Island is also widely known as the venue of the annual Jaraseom International Jazz Festival.


Seoul(Gangseo-gu)

Located in the center of Seoul, InterCity Seoul has 355 residential rooms of various types including studios and duplexes ranging in size from about 43m2 to 66m2. All rooms are equipped with cooking and washing amenities to provide long-term guests with optimal service. The hotel is near Gimpo International Airport and is just five minutes’ walk from Balsan Station on Subway Line 5. Nearby tourist attractions include Seonyudo Park (25 minutes by car), 63 Square (25 minutes by car), and Yeouido Park (30 minutes by car).


Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) , suwon

Motel Lavender is located in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do’s busiest city, near the offices of Suwon Municipal Government, making it popular among business travelers. Hyowon Park, ideal for brisk refreshing strolls, is within easy walking distance from the hotel. Suwon is the administrative and cultural center of the region. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site rich in history and culture and a must-visit location during your stay in Suwon. After a day of touring, why not sample the local specialty, wang galbi (Grilled Premium Beef Ribs.


Busan(Dong-gu)

The Hotel Almond is a high-class boutique hotel that welcomes tourists and business travelers alike. It is conveniently situated at the heart of Busan’s transportation system, just 100 meters from Busan Station, while the bus stop for the Busan Tour Bus is right next to the hotel, so guests can easily visit any tourist destinations including downtown Busan. The hotel also provides a free baggage storage service 24/7. The surrounding tourist attractions include Jagalchi Market, which is famous for its sliced raw fish dishes, Gukje Market, which served as a shooting location in the Korean film Gukjesijang (English title: Ode to My Father), Taejongdae Park, and Haeundae Beach.


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Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)


Gwangju(Seo-gu)

Mugaksa Temple, originally located in Yeouisan mountain, was a place where soldiers from Sangmu Military School went for peace and harmony. When Sangmu Military School relocated and part of Yeouisan Mountain became a 5.18 Memorial Park, the temple's location became part of the Park. Mugaksa Temple's location within the downtown area of Sangmu new town, Gwangju's biggest financial and administration district, puts it at a similar level as Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul as an urban Buddhism Temple. There are book café, lotus gallery, and traditional tea house "Sarangche" within the temple, breaking down the image of religion and adding more culture and arts to a place where citizens can go to meet and relax. "Treasure Island" Flee Market opens every Saturday, evolving it from European style to more Korean style market. The temple continues to receive interest as a tourist attraction and an educational place for students.


Jeollanam-do(Suncheon-si)

Naganeupseong Folk Village is located in Jeollanam-do Province, and contains a town castle that is over 18,000 Pyeong (1 pyeong = 3.3 sq m) in size. Within the east, south and west of the castle, about 100 families still reside, and the castle area has been very well preserved. You can observe the daily dwellings indigenous to the south provincial area such as the kitchen area, the clay rooms, and Korean-style verandas. There are also 9 houses designated as important cultural resources, and numerous straw-roof houses as well. The folk village’s other source of pride is the monument of General Im Kyeong-Eop (1594~1646). At every first full moon of the new year, they hold a ritual ceremony and celebration at the general’s monument, with games such as seesaw jumping, swings, and other folk activities.When you enter the front gate of Naganeupseong Folk Village, on the east side of the castle (called “Nakpung-ru”), you see a straight road leading to town. Follow along this road and you will come across the General Im Kyeong-Eop Monument, resource center, and other interesting sites. You may also walk to the end of this road, climb up to the castle itself, and walk along the castle wall to the south. The entire castle is exceptionally well-preserved, and you can view the whole town from the top level.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Boeun-gun)

This 600-year-old pine tree stands at the entrance to Mt. Songnisan (속리산) in Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do. This old tree, designated as Natural Monument No. 103, is 15 meters in x_height and 4.5 meters in girth. Its branches stretch 10.3 meters to the east, 9.6 meters to the west and 10 meters to the north. Shaped like an open umbrella, this pine tree has long been the symbol of Mt. Songnisan, and has even been awarded the title of a Jeongipum grade official of the Joseon Court. * Legend King Sejo visited Onyang Hot Spring and Mt. Songnisan in 1464 to cure an illness. While passing under this tree, he looked up and saw that his royal sedan chair was about to be ensnared in the tree’s branches. As he called for his bearers to look out, the branches suddenly lifted for the royal procession to proceed. On his way to Seoul, King Sejo was also able to take shelter from a rain shower under this tree. Therefore, he bestowed upon the tree the ministerial rank of Jeongipum.


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.


Chungcheongnam-do(Asan-si)

Maeng Sa-seong is a major figure in Cheonbaek-ri and was a prime minister during the early years of the Joseon Dynasty. His house is the oldest private residence in Korea, and was originally General Choi Yeong’s home, before he turned it over to his grand son-in-law, Maeng Sa-seong. The simple residence houses two 600-year-old gingko trees in the yard. Therefore it has been named ‘Haengdan’, meaning that Confucius taught on top of the gingko tree symbolizing a place of learning. For that reason it is inferred that Maeng Sa-seong intentionally planted gingko trees in the yard and taught junior scholars. The two gingko trees provide a cool shade and give out five sacks of gingko nuts each year.