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Yeongwol Byeolmaro Observatory
Gangwon-do(Yeongwol-gun)

Built on the peak of Mt. Bongnaesan (799.8 meters) in Yeongwol, Byeolmaro is Korea’s largest astronomical observatory. The term ‘Byeolmaro’ combines the words ‘byeol’ (star), ‘ma’ (peak) and ‘ro’ (peaceful). Together, they collectively represent the wish to view stars in a clean and peaceful environment.The observatory has a total of 11 telescopes, including the nation’s largest telescope with a diameter of 80 centimeters and 10 supplementary telescopes. Inside the building, there is an astronomy gallery, audio & visual material room, and both main and auxiliary observation rooms. Located in a mountainous region in the inland of Gangwon-do, Yeongwol has a clean natural environment free from pollution. As such, it has an annual average of 192 days of clear skies (50%) for star viewing.* The nation’s largest star observatory* Located 800 meters above sea level for optimum viewing* Combine your visit with rafting, caves, or paragliding* Has the biggest astronomical telescope of 80 centimeters in diameter* Enjoy the forest, self-control training center, and outdoor stage in the woods

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Ramada Plaza Jeju Hotel
Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , SinJeju

The Ramada Plaza Jeju Hotel, modeled after the Hohwa Cruise Ship, floats on the waterfront of Jeju-do Island. This floating hotel, the only one of its kind in Korea, is located on Jeju's Tabdong Coast and was established with a 100% investment by the Korea Teachers Credit Union. The internationally renowned hotel brand RAMADA was introduced to raise hotel management and accommodation facilities to world class standards and thus satisfy worldwide business travellers and tourists. The beach is immediately accessible from the hotel, while Jeju International Airport is only a 5-minute drive away.The Ramada Plaza Jeju Hotel has 380 guest rooms, a convention hall that is able to accomodate over 1,000 people, and other convenience facilities for the guests. Also, the Kids Suite, the first to be introduced in Korea, offers benefits to both children and their parents with its comfortable space for play and relaxation. The oceanside guest rooms offer a beautiful view of the beach from the bathroom, the same feeling as if you were on a cruise. 

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Sun Cruise Resort & Yacht
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Located on a coastal cliff in Jeongdongjin, a tourist destination known for having the best view of the sunrise in Korea, Sun Cruise Resort & Yacht is the world’s first on-land cruise themed resort.Opened in 2002, the resort offers year-round luxurious accommodation. The hotel really is a specially designed cruise ship on land. It is 165 meters in length, 45 meters in x_height, and 30,000 tons in weight. The Sun Cruise has 211 rooms, both condominium and hotel style, a Western and a Korean restaurant, revolving sky lounge, a night club, a karaoke, and sea water pool. It also offers 6 state-of-the-art function rooms for seminars and workshops.Relaxing in this unique hotel right by the sea and gazing at the mesmerizing sunset, guests will enjoy a refreshing retreat and take back wonderful memories.

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Gongjicheon Sculpture Park
Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Originally named Gongji Park, the park is located near Gongjicheon and has been decorated with sculptures since 1997. Twenty-nine pieces are displayed and a water clock was installed in 2001. Gongjicheon Resort is located nearby the park with an outdoor stage and fountain. Water sports such as boat-riding can be enjoyed on the lake. The lake and the fountain are great locations to enjoy spending time with family and friends. Every year diverse cultural art events such as the Spring Art Performance as well as the Soyangjae Chuncheon Poetry Recital takes place in the park and Gongjicheon. A Children’s Center and War Memorial are also located nearby.

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Yongmeori Beach
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

Yongmeori Beach is a place where Mt. Sanbangsan stretches into the ocean and it looks as if a dragon’s head is going underwater. This area is made of Sa-am stacks, built up over millions of years. There are Gulbangs here which are depressed into the shape of rooms, and wide rocks stacking up on one another along the seashore cliffs which create a majestic scenery by the sea. Along the road down to the seashore, there is the Hamel Castaway Memorial, in remembrance of Hamel who drifted to this place in 1653. Just off to the right of the beach is a soft and dark sandy beach. You can meet the women sea-divers of Jeju who sell sea cucumbers and stroll on the road that spreads along the seashore.

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Seokguram Grotto [UNESCO World Heritage]
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Seokguram, located on Tohamsan Mountain, is the representative stone temple of Korea. The official name of Seokguram, National Treasure No. 24, is Seokguram Seokgul. Designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, it is an artificial stone temple made of granite. The construction was started by Kim Dae-Seong (700-774) in 751 during the reign of King Gyeong-Deok (742-765) of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC - AD 935) and it was finished twenty-four years later in 774, during the reign of King Hye-Gong (765-780).Seokguram is known to have been built with Bulguksa Temple. According to the history book Samgukyusa of the Goryeo Dynasty (the country that unified the Korean peninsula at the end of the Silla Kingdom, 918-1392), Kim Dae-Seong had Bulguksa Temple built for his parents in his current life, and Seokguram Grotto for the parents of his former life.Inside the round-shaped main hall are the Bonjon Statue, Bodhi-sattva and his disciples. The Bonjon figure wearing a generous smile is seated on the stage engraved with a lotus flower design. The rounded ceiling looks like a half-moon or a bow and has a lotus flower decorated cover on it. As the sunrise from this spot is quite beautiful, many people climb the mountain at daybreak.

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Seorak Plaza Country Club
Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Seorak Plaza Country club, as one of the resort facilities of the Hanhwa Resort is one of the best golf clubs in Korea, and it prides over its spectacular scenery. Also, situated in the vicinity of one of Korea’s most famed tourist sites, Mt. Seoraksan, it enables customers to look over Mt. Seoraksan’s unexplored landscapes and to look over the Eastern Sea during the games. The whole 18 hole course has an interesting design, and it can seem easy and difficult at the same time.With the warm climate of an island, it is the most adequate golf club to enjoy golfing throughout the year. It includes Korea’s one and only sauna that provides 100% pure natural mineral water, and also has a unique food court selling local specialities.

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Odong Neighborhood Park
Seoul(Gangbuk-gu)

Odong Neighborhood Park is located in an area across Beon-dong and Mia-dong in Gangbuk-gu and Wolgok-dong in Seongbuk-gu. The park is large in size and has a dense forests with various facilities like a resting area, a community sports center, a lawn, a tennis court, an acupressure trail with red clay, a walking path, and much more. Residents visit the place as a resting area and recreation area due to various facilities. * Area: 684,366.4㎡ (about 207,021 pyeong) * Main species - Pine trees, azaleas, oak trees - Flowering plant: Iyreflower, bird’s eye, iris, a lily of the valley, etc.

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Lie Sang Bong
Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Lie Sang Bong collections offer exquisite women's clothing that maximizes women's curves and, consequently, each woman's overall beauty. The collections often feature red and purple, as these colors are believed to reflect the nature of women.

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Hiddink Motel - Goodstay
Gwangju(Buk-gu)

Hiddink Motel is just 3 minutes’ walk from Gwangju Station and a stone’s throw from many excellent restaurants, so guests can enjoy sampling Jeollanam-do’s tasty cuisine and get around easily by public transport. Mudeungsan, the great mountain in the southwestern region of Korea, offers various climbing courses, and is appreciated by many tourists. The hotel provides a free lunchbox service upon request.

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