Jeollanam-do(Damyang-gun)

Located in the eco-village of Husan-ri (in Damyang, Jeollanam-do Province), Myeongokheonrimwon Garden was the garden of Oh Hui-do (1583~1623) of the Joseon Dynasty and served as a simple, countryside sanctuary where the scholar read and wrote many books. Main features of the garden are the Myeongokheon pavilion, where the scholar held lectures, and the square-shaped pond in front of the pavilion that is surrounded with graceful flowering trees.‘Myeongokhen’ (the name of the pavilion) is the word for the sound jade beads make when they softly clink together; it describes the sound of the water lapping gently along the banks of the pond. The flowering trees around the pond include red pines and crape myrtles and beside the creek is a large rock engraved with ‘鳴玉軒癸丑,’ Chinese characters meaning ‘Myeongokheongyechuk.’On the right side of Myeongokheonrim Garden you’ll see a 300 year-old ginkgo tree, which is where King Injo (1623~1649) of the Joseon Dynasty tied his horse when he went to visit Oh Hui-do. Myeongokheonrim Garden is as beautiful as Soswaewon Garden and in 2009 was designated as Scenic Beauty No.58. 


Gyeongsangnam-do(Geochang-gun)

Designated as National Park in 1975, Deogyusan National Park (덕유산국립공원, 1,614m) covers four counties. The ridgeline from the Hyangjeokbong peak of Mt. Bukdeogyusan to Mt. Namdeogyusan is 17.5km, and the altitude is 1,200m high. There are five peaks over 1,330m above sea level and eight large valleys. Mt. Deogyusan is one of Korea's tourist highlights and boasts temples, relics as well as a ski resort. Of the many wonderful sites, Mujuguchon-dong, the 25km valley range from Najetong gate to Baekryeonsa Temple, is especially noted as one of the 10 best tourist areas of Korea. Every valley has scenic spots and Gucheon-dong is particularly famous. Baekryeonsa Temple is located at the end of Gucheon-dong Valley. It is famous for the Stone Samjon Buddha, cerated during the Goryeo Dynasty and many monks came from this temple before and after the Injinwaeran War (1592~1598). Also, Jeoksangsanseong Fortress, Anguksa Temple, Guebul and many other relics are scattered throughout the park. Mt. Deogyusan boasts an abundance of beauty throughout all four seasons, and the 600 species of animals and plants, including the unique landscape of the yew trees are especially eye-catching. 


Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si)

Located in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Avatar Hotel is near KINTEX and it is a convenient place for guests visiting on business. As it is located just a five-minute walk from the subway, it's very easy to reach via public transportation. Nearby tourist attractions include Ilsan Lake Park, Haengju Mountain Fortress, Tongildongsan and Imjingak.


Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si)

Hotel Tate, located on Na Hye-seok Culture Street (as designated by Suwon) in Suwon, which is packed with department stores, a shopping mall, and restaurants. As the hotel is close to various governmental offices, many business clients stay there. Hotel Athena is also visited by many tourists as it is three minutes’ walk from Suwon City Hall Station, Exit No. 9. The surrounding tourist attractions include Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, which is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, Hwaseong Temporary Palace, Everland (amusement park), Korean Folk Village, KBS TV Drama Center, and World Cup Stadium.


Chungcheongnam-do(Geumsan-gun)

Daedunsan Recreation Forest (Former Jinsan Recreation Forest) contains deep valleys and magnificent peaks. The new-growth forest on the lower half of the mountain is in perfect harmony with its idyllic surroundings.Nearby tourist attractions include Daedunsan Provincial Park, Taegosa Temple and Ichidaecheop battlefield, where Japanese forces were lured and soundly defeated during Imjinwaeran (Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592).


Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

It is a place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes as well as lamb dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is lamb skewers.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Yangsan-si)

Designated as a provincial park in November 1979, Gajisan Provincial Park (가지산도립공원) covers the Tongdosa Temple (통도사) area of Habuk-myeon, Yangsan; the Naewonsa Temple (내원사) area; and the Seoknamsa Temple area of Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan. Mt. Yeongchuksan, located in the Yangsan part of the park, is called ‘Korea’s Southeastern Alps’ for its superb scenery and naturally draws many hikers. The cool water flowing in the valley that runs down the mountain is another source that attracts hikers. Popular tourist attractions in the park include Mt. Cheonseongsan, Tongdosa Temple and Naewonsa Temple.


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Unjusanseong Fortress (운주산성, also known as ‘Gosansanseong Fortress’) is a cultural heritage of the Baekje Dynasty. This is a mountain fortress built along the surrounding three mountain peaks in the westernmost and southernmost parts of Mt. Unjusan (460m in elevation). The fortress, which borders 3 villages in Jeondong-myeon and 2 villages in Jeonui-myeon, consists of a 3,098m-long outer fortress wall and 543m-long inner fortress wall. Both the outer and inner fortress walls are built with stone. Considering the number of formerly inhabited sites that have been unearthed, it is obvious that there were many buildings in the fortress and the surrounding hills. In the fortress, many broken pieces of earthenware from the Baekje period, porcelain from the Goryeo and Joseon periods, and broken tile from the Baekje, Goryeo and Joseon periods have been discovered. Mountain trails have been improved for family hikers. The mountain peak has a great view of the Independence Hall of Korea, Asan Bay, and the downtown areas of Cheonan and Cheongju. It takes about 2 hours to reach the peak.  


Jeollanam-do(Sinan-gun)

Heuksando Island is located at the southern end of Korea about 92.7 km away from Mokpo. It is composed of 11 uninhabited islands and 89 inhabited islands. Because of its natural beauty, it has been designated as part of Dadohae National Marine Park along with the nearby islands.Heuksando Island has a circular road that can take you all the way around the island along the seashore. Following this road, you can see almost all of the beautiful natural and cultural treasures of the island. The Choryeongmok Tree, once designated as Natural Monument, is said to have the ability to conjur up spirits when its branch is broken and placed on a Buddhist altar. Nearby are Sangroksurim and Seonghwangdang. Also on Heuksando Island are designated Cultural Treasures such as the Jiseokmyogun, Samcheungseokdeung, Samcheungseoktap, and Banwolseong. Mt. Heuksan on the island has eight especially beautiful sceneries, which are called Mt. Heuksan Eight Sceneries. Among them, Munamchangsong, Songjeonmangwol, and Myeongsasipri are especially famous. Munamchangsong refers to evergreen trees covering the sky of Mt. Munamsan, and Songjeonmangwol refers to watching the moon in front of an evergreen at harvest full moon. Myeongsasipri refers to a large white sandy beach spread out in front of Jinri Village. The Eight Sceneries of Mt. Heuksan are must-see places for those who visit the island of Heuksando. 


Busan(Busanjin-gu)

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