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Mungyeong Coal Museum
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Mungyeong-si)

The Mungyeong Coal Museum exhibits the history of coal and explains its important contribution to Korea's rapid industrialization. Systematic exhibition of coal and related information helps visitors understand the vital role that coal has played in shaping modern life. The museum displays coal-related relics in addition to scholarly materials.The museum offers various exhibition halls: the Central Exhibition Hall (1F-2F), Outdoor Exhibition Hall, Mine Exhibition Hall, and Miner’s Private House Exhibition Hall. Though coal, one of Korea’s few natural resources, used to be the driving force of the Korean industry and economy, it has become less visible due to the emergence of oil and natural gas. The museum helps visitors appreciate this forgotten resource as well as the lives of miners in Mungyeong, once one of the most productive coalfields in Korea. 

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Gwanchoksa Temple
Chungcheongnam-do(Nonsan-si)

Gwanchoksa Temple (관촉사) in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do is located at the foot of Mt. Banyasan (100m in elevation). This temple enshrines a Seokjomireukbosalipsang Buddha (Treasure No. 218), which was built over the course of 38 years, beginning in 967 during the Goryeo period. According to a legend, while a lady was picking fernbrake on Mt. Banyasan, she heard a baby crying. When she went to the spot from which from which the crying was coming, there was no baby but instead was a large rock sticking out from the ground. Upon hearing this story, the government ordered a Buddha statue to be made from the rock. This Buddha statue, widely known as ‘Eunjimireuk Buddha,’ is the largest stone Buddha in Korea (18.12m in x_height, 9.9m in girth, 1.8m in the length of ears, 2.43m at the x_height of crown). There are many other cultural heritages in this temple and every April, a splendid cherry blossom tunnel strecthing from Nonsan to Gwanchoksa Temple is at its peak.

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Gamun Janchi
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

"Located near Jeongbang Waterfall, east of Jeongmosi Park. The restaurant is specialized in Jeju black pork, and you can try the special parts of chicken together. You can also taste whole chicken soup and bulrocho samgyetang for summer."

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Tropical Dream Resort
Gyeongsangnam-do(Geoje-si)

With warm ocean water and fresh palm trees around, Tropical Dream Resort is a place to be. Tropical Dream Resort is located in the beautiful Hallyeohaesang National Marine Park on Geojedo Island, Gyeongsangnam-do. The name 'Tropical Dream' is meant to represent a place where a dream of leaving for a warm tropical beach comes true. The resort has 5 separate villas named after tropical fruits called Mangosteen, Coconut, Papaya, Avocado1, and Avocado2. Every room has a whirlpool with a scenic view of the emerald-tinted southern ocean of Geojedo Island. Outside is an open-air pool where visitors can experience ultimate relaxation and refreshment. In addition, the resort has a classic cafe, and visitors may also enjoy diverse leisure activities including snorkling, trolling, AVT, and MTB.

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Cypress Forest Woodland
Jeollanam-do(Jangheung-gun)

Jeongnamjin in Jangheung is a pristine region with beautiful mountains, beaches, and rivers. One of these attractions is the cypress forest, where a refreshing breeze blows through the green shade of these 40-year-old trees. Cypress Forest Woodland is a wood culture & experience center located on Eokbulsan Mountain, allowing visitors a view of the entire downtown area. Guests can stay in the various hanok-style pensions, enjoy the cypress and salt rooms of the jjimjilbang, and take part in various ecology education experiences at this relaxing family leisure resort.

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Negeori Sikdang
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

You can meet Jeju dishes made with fresh ingredients. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do. The representative menu is braised mackerel.

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Gobok Reservoir
Chungcheongnam-do()

Gobok Reservoir is a large farm reservoir covering 770,000 square meters. It was constructed to provide water for agricultural use, but an abundant amount of fish attracted many fishermen from across the country. This resulted in it being appointed as a provincial park. The park spans an area of 1,840,000 square meters and its nearby attractions include a forest, Yonggul Cave, and Sinheungsa Temple on Obongsan Mountain. The neighboring village is home to orchards for growing grapes, peaches, and pears. The park has a large meeting square and an outdoor sculpture park for added leisure activities. The Millakjeong Pavilion offers a panoramic view of the reservoir. Food lovers will be delighted to find that there are many restaurants around the reservoir area specializing in hanbang-ori (herb duck meat) and megi-maeuntang (spicy catfish stew).

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Deogyusan Mountain National Park
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. 

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Seoulland Character Flower Festival
Gyeonggi-do(Gwacheon-si)

Seoulland Character Flower Festival is a fun spring-time festival featuring popular children's characters. The festival transforms the amusement park into a colorful garden with flowers of all types. Children will love to meet the characters and ride on the amusement park rides, while parents will enjoy the chance to get out and learn about nature through the exhibitions and events. The highlight of the festival is the jungle-themed night parade!

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The Flying Pan Blue
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

The Flying Pan Blue is a brunch cafe serving meals made of organic ingredients without the use of any artificial additives. Located in Itaewon, the restaurant has gained a substantial base of regular customers, many of whom are foreigners who live in the area.

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