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Seoul(Gangseo-gu) , The Western Part of the Seoul

Wolsey is a golf wear brand that carries golf equipment, clothes, and more. The branch within the Gimpo International Airport is especially popular among tourists due to its location and its frequent sales of 30-70% off. Merchandise purchased at the Gimpo location can be exchanged or serviced at any Wolsey branch worldwide.

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Ppuri Park

Daejeon(Jung-gu)

Ppuri (Family Root) Park, located between Bomunsan Mt. and Banghwasan Mt. in Chimsan-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon-si, is a park created under the theme of filial piety, one of the overriding values of Korean society. Opened on November 1, 1997, the park occupies a plot of land measuring 109,091 m² and is filled with unique sculptures and art pieces that remind visitors of their family ties. The sculptures at the park hold a special meaning for Koreans, as each of the 136 sculptures represents each of the different last names of Korea. On the front of each sculpture is the history of the family (name) and on the back is a description of the sculpture itself and other relevant information.Other main points of interest at Ppuri Park include the Deep-rooted Spring (symbolizing the 12 jisin/12 gods of the earth), waterfront stage, grass square, traffic safety education center, recreational forest, and natural observatory. Another must-visit attraction is the Samnam Memorial Tower, which represents the harmony and cooperation between the Honam (western region) and Yeongnam (eastern region) of Korea.

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Hotel River Park

Seoul(Gangseo-gu) , The Western Part of the Seoul

Hotel River Park in Yeomchang features 70 guestrooms, a large banquet hall, a restaurant and a sauna. It is easily accessible by Seoul Subway Line 9, which directly goes to Gimpo International Airport.

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Jonggajip Seolleongtang

Gwangju(Seo-gu)

Jonggajip Seolleongtang is the first traditional Seoul-style seolleongtang restaurant in Gwangju. All the dishes are made of 100% pure beef bone stock and top quality ingredients for the best taste and nutrition.

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Kim Gwangbun's Pulhyanggi Sonkalguksu

Seoul(Dongjak-gu)

Kim Gwangbun’s Pulhyanggi Sonkalguksu boasts a taste made from 16 years of tradition in serving kal-guksu (handmade noodle soup). The menu includes haemul-kal-guksu (noodle soup with various seafood) and bajirak-kal-guksu (noodle soup with clams). One of its hidden secrets to attract people is the meat broth boiled for four to seven hours. Also, the wang-mandu (big sized dumplings) and kimchi are special points at this restaurant. To keep the best freshness, the owner, Kim Gwangbun goes to the fishery market in person to select the ingredients for the day's meals at dawn. The restaurant is comprised of one main two-story building as well as an additional building.

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Jeongipum Pine Tree

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.

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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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KAL Hotel Seogwipo

Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

KAL Hotel Seogwipo has 225 guestrooms and suites with 200 car parking spaces. Some of the rooms offer a beautiful ocean view, while the others a spectacular mountain view. In addition, the hotel is equipped with four functional rooms of varying sizes suitable for diverse occasions, Korean, Japanese and Western cuisine resturants, lobby lounge, observation lounge, barbeque site & garden, fitness center, tennis courts and jogging track. Moreover, the hotel offers discounts on several different tourist programs such as daily island tour, horseback riding and skin/scuba diving, and submarine cruises.

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Gapyeong Sledding Hills

Gyeonggi-do(Gapyeong-gun) , Namyangju

Gapyeong Sledding Hills are open throughout the year. It normally operates from the beginning of December to early March. Unlike other sledding Hills using artificial snow, Gapyeong has artificial grass under its snow as well as the characteristic of having the sun behind the hill so that the snow does not melt. Thus, operating hours are prolonged by 1 month until the end of winter on natural snow.Gapyeong Sledding Hills features two slopes for adults and two for children. With the set up of the ‘horizontal baby-walker (moving walker)', going up the hill is easy just by standing on the sled. Next to the children’s slope, there is a separate snow house and a place for snowball fights.In addition, visitors can experience the unique fun of summer sleighing with the operation of the Water Sledding Hills in summer from the middle of July to October.Gapyeong Sledding Hills also operate the ‘Ice Sledding Hills’ during winter, and it is available with no extra fee.When coming from Seoul, take the bus to Hyeon-ri from the Seoul Sangbong Bus Terminal and get off at Deokhyon-ri Gapyeong Sledding Hills.

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Korean Tea and Sori Cultural Park

Jeollanam-do(Boseong-gun)

Korean Tea and Sori (traditional narrative song) Cultural Park was established in honor of Boseong's specialty drink and musical heritage. It is part of the famous Boseong green tea fields, which draw over 3 million visitors ever year. Also, the park features Korean Team Museum, and hosts a wide range of performances throughout the year at its soricheong (sori performance venue) and outdoor stage.

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