Gangwon-do(Goseong-gun)

Hwajinpo (화진포) is named so because there are sweet briers that bloom by the lake, and it is one of nature’s great lagoons. It is designated Gangwon Provincial Monument No. 10 with a circumference of about 16 km, and it has a wide reed field which is an important place for migratory birds and swans in the winter. Hwajinpo Lake is surrounded by evergreens and white sandy beaches; it is a lagoon where the river and the sea meet. Materials drifting down the river deposited at the bottom of the river become a sandy beach that eventually block off the river from the sea, creating a lagoon. Hwajinpo Lake is the largest lagoon near the East Sea, and has many ancient artifacts around it, such as the Ten Goindol rocks (also called Jiseokmyeo) scattered around the lake. Because of its excellent scenery, Kim Il-Seong (1912-1994) of North Korea and the South Korean president Lee Seung-Man (1875-1965) had summer houses here after the independence of Korea in 1945. The two houses that originally faced each other with the lake at the center are gone now, but the sites still remain as tourist destinations. They have been converted to Hwajinpo’s Museum of History, and opened to public as a security exhibit center.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Hapcheon-gun)

Daejanggyeongpan (the Tripitaka Koreana) is stored inside the four wooden buildings of Janggyeongpanjeon located within the Haeinsa Temple in Gyeongsangnam-do Province. Daejanggyeongpan is the world’s oldest Buddhist canon, and has been designated as the 32nd national treasure of Korea. It is also known as Palman Daejanggyeong (Eighty Thousand Tripitaka), because a total of 84,000 Buddhist scriptures are engraved on some 80,000 wooden printing blocks. The complete collection was made over the period of 16 years starting in 1237 (24th year of King Gojong’s reign) to appeal for spiritual help in overcoming the national crisis of the Mongolian invasions. Janggyeongpanjeon which houses the Tripitaka Koreana was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in 1995.


Chungcheongnam-do(Taean-gun)

Anmyeondo in Taean is home to a 100 year old pine tree forest that is special in Korea. The natural forest was managed by the royal family during the Goryeo Dynasty and since 1965 has been managed by the province of Chungcheongnam-do.The Forest Exhibition Hall in Anmyeondo Recreational Forest displays the producing process of wood, the uses of wood, the forest’s worth, and more in an easy to comprehend manner. The Forest Cabin and Forest Recreation Center have a gas stove, cooking utensils, and shower facilities.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Danyang-gun)

Danyang Station was first opened in 1942, but was partly flooded from the construction of Chungju Dam. In 1985 a new Danyang Station and Gu-Danyang Station were constructed. Gu-Danyang Station became Danseong Station and Danyang station has since moved locations. The charming Danyang station platform has excellent views of the beautiful Namhangang River, a train cafe and a park. ​


Gangwon-do(Hoengseong-gun)

Every year, Hanu (Korean native cattle) Festival takes places in Hoengseong County, where the climate and the environment are said to be perfect for raising cattle. The festival attracts a large number of people, who come to try the usually expensive Hoengseong hanu beef at affordable prices, along with another specialty of Hoengseong County, deodeok (mountain bellflower). In addition to food sampling, the festival holds diverse agriculture experience programs, while offering access to nearby attractions such as Hoengseong Hot Springs and Jucheongang River Natural Forest Lodge.


Jeollabuk-do(Muju-gun)

Geared mainly towards children, Bandi Land is an excellent place to learn about and experience fireflies, insects, and the stars. Main highlights include the insect museum with its vast display of mounted beetles & butterflies and the observatory, where you can compare your weight on the moon, Mars, and other planets.Facility information is as follows:1. Insect Museum: Exhibition Hall 2 (rare mounted specimens), garden (live butterflies and tropical plants), ecological greenhouse3. Stone Media Hall4. 3D Media Room: “Meet our friends the fireflies”5. Firefly Experience, Ecological Experience Hall6. Bandi Nature School: learn about nature7. Bandi Observatory: 3D movie, try on an astronaut suit, see the stars8. Youth Camp: diverse programs for groups9. Log House: a place of rest fresh with the scent of pine


Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , TheWestern Part of the Jeju Island

Beach Story Hotel (Former Diamondtel) is an ivory-colored 4-story hotel only 3 minutes walking distance from the Hamdeok Beach, the largest beach in Jeju Island. With many golf courses nearby, it is the perfect place for guests who wish to enjoy leisure sports. The hotel is located approx. 15 minutes from the drama set of Seonneyowa Namukkun (The Fairy and the Woodcutter) and Taewang Sasingi (The Story of the First King's Four Gods) and tourist sites including the Jeju Soingook Theme Park, Dolhareubang Park, Ilchul Land and Manjanggul Cave and a number of beautiful hills.


Busan(Nam-gu)

Busan Cultural Center is one of the representative cultural arts institutions in Busan and hosts a diversity of concerts, dances, plays, and other performances. It boasts international conference facilities and is a center of operations for seven different metropolitan arts organizations including the philharmonic orchestra, traditional orchestra, chorus, dance company, theater company, philharmonic youth orchestra, and the boys & girls chorus.Reflecting the traditional architectural style of Korea, the Main Theater has been built to resemble a ‘Bonchae’ (the main building of a traditional house), while the Medium and Small Theaters resemble a ‘Sarangchae’ (typically, the men’s quarters of a hanok). The structure of the center highlights the traditional beauty of Korea and seeks to capture the powerful spirit of the nation. Hosting over 1,000 exhibitions & performances throughout the year, the Busan Cultural Center strives to preserve the country’s culture while promoting local art forms from various regions of Korea.


Seoul(Eunpyeong-gu)

Prime in Seoul is a hotel with an ideal location. Located near City Hall in central Seoul, the hotel is easily accessible via public transportation while still allowing visitors to bask in the natural beauty of nearby Bukhansan Mountain.All guestrooms reflect the traditional grace of Korea, attracting not only international tourists, but also domestic guests. The clean and spacious bathrooms are equipped with both of whirlpool bath tub and shower booth and each guestroom comes equipped with high-speed internet.


Gyeonggi-do(Anyang-si)

The World Taekwondo Hanmadang is the global Taekwondo headquarters, and presents the true essence of Taekwondo's elements, including attacks, demonstrations, and self defense. Every year at the World Taekwondo Headquarters, an international Taekwondo competition is held in order to manifest the spirit of this martial art and to increase the unity of global Taekwondo martial artists. Since its first opening in 1992, the competition has become known as the world's leading authority for the tradition of Taekwondo. Through the World Taekwondo Hanmadang, participants can enhance the value of Taekwondo as a cultural consciousness, and also act as an instrument through which the superiority of Taekwondo's culture can be spread globally. In particular, it functions as an international Taekwondo instructional festival for those not well-versed in its practices, and through the tourism programs offered for international Taekwondo practitioners to visit the martial art's home country and headquarters, the event will serve as a commercializing opportunity to propel the spirit of Taekwondo further. With over 50 nations and over 5,000 attendees annually, in addition to the actual sparring events, through its display of poomsae, attacks, self defense, and Taekwondo gymnastics, it is making its mark as an international Taekwondo festival that highlights the elegant and sophisticated elements of this ancient martial art.