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[Event introduction] Ulsan Grand Park Light Festival started in 2016 to provide citizen more enjoyment during winter. For the past two years, more than 250,000 visitors have come to the festival with over 40% of the visitors from outside of Ulsan. This year’s festival with a title “Draw the light dream,” offering 5 different themes, will be held for 51 days from December 8, 2018 to January 27, 2019. The highlight of the festival is the 11m high star structure in front of the Rose Garden Fountain where amazing multimedia lighting show will be displayed.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Uljin-gun)

Baekam Hot Spa Phoenix in Uljin Gyeongbuk, stands at the foot of Baekam Mountain where Baekam hot spring exists, and has many types' guest-rooms including the standard rooms to the group room in the 5-story building. The rooms are divided into the bed room, Ondol room, family room, Condo room and group room, and especially, there is the room for the disable having no door sill, wide bathtub, toilet and low basic. In addition to rooms, there are a sauna and restaurants. Hotel sauna is free for guests. Also, as well as the sauna's hot spring, all guestrooms have the hot spring water. The guest can relieve fatigue through the hot spring bath in each guestroom. Nearby, there are Baekam Mountain, Wolsongjeong, Mangyangjeong, Seongyu cave, Bulyeong valley, and other natural landscape.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Jecheon-si)

Situated at an altitude of 400 meters between Gamaksan Mountain and Seokgiam Peak, Myeongam Well-Being Town is nestled in the countryside and surrounded by mountains and streams. The town has eight hanok (traditional Korean architechture) pension lodgings made of stone and red clay, a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna), an Oriental medicine clinic, a medicinal herb garden, weekend rural market, sports field, barbeque area, karaoke machine, restaurant, benches by the stream, pavilion, hiking trails, and mountain bike paths. This family-oriented well-being resort also provides hanbang (herbal medicine) treatments, and a pine needle and sweat therapy. The Oriental medicine clinic (Hanbang Myeonguichon) was established by the city of Jecheon to offer treatments for visitors with atopy, geriatric diseases and chronic diseases.


Daegu(Jung-gu)

Bongsan Cultural Center is a comprehensive culture & arts complex located on Bongsan Culture Street in downtown Daegu. The center serves to satisfy the cultural desire of Daegu citizens and promote their emotional development. It aims to contribute to the development of traditional culture and local art in addition to providing opportunities for healthy recreational activities and lifelong education related to culture and arts. The center has five modern exhibition halls (Exhibition Hall No. 1-4 and Art Space) and two performance halls (Gaon Hall with 442 seats, and Space Raon with 90 seats). As the center is located near Banwoldang Station (Daegu Subway Line 1), it is easily accessible by public transportation.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gimcheon-si)


Gyeongsangnam-do(Sancheong-gun)

Nestled at the foot of Jirisan Mountain in Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, Jirisan View Castle Pension is surrounded by mountains, offering a peaceful and quiet retreat. The pension has two kinds of accommodations: a resort-style luxury pension and a log cabin for families.Guest rooms range from two-person rooms to family rooms and group rooms. The cabins have floor-to-ceiling glass installed in front. Big groups and company outings can take advantage of the outdoor facilities including a barbeque area and a volleyball field. Not only will visitors be able to see Cheonwangbong Peak from the pension, but they can also walk along the Jirisan Mountain ridges or go hiking to Cheonwangbong Peak. Beopgyesa Temple (법계사), Daewonsa Temple (대원사) and Jungsan Natural Recreation Forest (중산자연휴양림) are also nearby.


Jeollabuk-do(Jinan-gun)


Gangwon-do(Goseong-gun)

Located in the northernmost part of Korea, Goseong, Gangwon-do, is a special place from which to view the sunrise on New Year’s Day. It is also known as the starting point for the Geumgangsan Mountain trip to North Korea, so the sunrise festival features a variety of programs that bring together North Koreans living in the South, Goseong residents, and tourists in a ceremony to wish for reunification, a bell-striking ceremony, and the release of wish-balloons into the sky. The Sunrise Festival is held on January 1 on Hwajinpo Beach, a famous film location of the TV drama Autumn in My Heart. Visitors can take part in hands-on programs such as hope-balloon flying and a candle lighting ceremony. Afterwards, there will be a shamanistic ceremony called gut to wish for reunification, followed by music by a military band, a drum combo, and folk performances.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Changnyeong-gun)


Gyeongsangnam-do(Changwon-si)

Discover the taste of Masan, located in the North Gyeongsang Province of South Korea, with one of its most iconic dishes, 'Agwijjim' – a spicy steamed monkfish and vegetable stew. Nestled in the heart of Masan's Guhdong district is 'Monkfish Street', a bustling foodie hotspot where you will find the renowned 'Masan Traditional Agwijjim'. The 'Agwijjim' served here is distinctly less glutinous, as it refrains from using starch syrup, thus allowing you to fully appreciate its authentic flavor. Leveraging the owner's extensive experience in the hotel industry, the restaurant is celebrated for its exceptional service and the meticulous attention paid to each and every customer. The 'Agwijjim' from Masan Traditional Agwijjim is a sublime balance of heat from the spice and depth of the monkfish flavor. This culinary delight is an absolute must-try during your visit to Masan. Why not begin your exploration of South Korean cuisine with us at 'Masan Traditional Agwijjim'? Experience the epitome of Masan's culinary tradition served with genuine hospitality. Your journey to Masan, South Korea begins with a taste of this authentic dish. It's an invitation to enrich your South Korean travel experience with a gastronomic adventure like no other.