Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)


Jeju-do(Jeju-si)

The Jeju Mysterious Road, also known as Dokkaebi Road, lies on a hill at the foot of a mountain, and connects two major highways on Jejudo Island. It has earned its name, as objects and liquid appear to roll and flow up the hill instead of down, when, in fact, such image of gravity defiance is an optical illusion rendered by the seemingly high surroundings.


Jeollabuk-do(Muju-gun)

Deogyusan Mountain was designated as Korea's 10th National Park in 1975, along with Odaesan Mountain.  To the east is Gayasan Mountain, the west Naejangsan Mountain, the south Jirisan Mountain, and to the north Gyeryongsan and Songninsan Mountains. The auto campsite, located inside Deogyusan National Park, has a clean and organized surroundings due to the divided grass-covered sections.


Jeollanam-do(Boseong-gun)

The Boseong Tourist Motel is a modern, 6-story building with a bright, welcoming lobby and plenty of guestroom options (Korean-style ‘ondol’ rooms or Western-style rooms with beds). Guestrooms are decorated using classy design concepts and come equipped with basic amenities. Located in the tea-scented district of Boseong-eup, the Boseong Tourist Motel is located close to the Boseong Intercity Bus Terminal and is within easy traveling distance of the rolling hills of the famous Boseong Green Tea Plantation, one of the region’s main attractions. Along with the tea plantation, there are many other tourist attractions located nearby such as Chungjeolsa Temple, Yulpo Beach, Illimsan Royal Azalea Field, and the Yusinri rock-cliff Buddha.


Chungcheongnam-do(Geumsan-gun)

Located on the southeastern slope of Jinaksan Mountain (732 meters), about six kilometers away from Geumsan-eup, Boseoksa Temple was founded by the great Buddhist monk Jogu Daesa in 866 (12th year of King Heongang) during the Silla Kingdom. The temple’s name Boseoksa (boseok meaning ‘jewelry’) comes from the statue of Buddha in the temple that was cast from gold found in the mountain facing the temple.The temple is comprised of Daeungjeon Hall, Euiseongak Shrine and Sansingak Shrine. Close to the temple grounds are 12 stunning waterfalls. You can also see a 1,100 year-old gingko tree (natural monument no. 365) or take a pleasant stroll along a 300 meter long fir tree road. .*Euiseongak ShrineEuiseongak Shrine stands in front of the Daeungjeon Hall, which is where the great monk Yeonggyu Daesa, who also served as a monk soldier, practiced Buddhism. He traveled back and forth between Boseoksa Temple and Gapsa Temple at Mt. Gyeryongsan in Gongju while devoting himself to spiritual enlightenment. When the Imjin War (Japanese invasions of Korea, 1592-1598) broke out, he gathered monk soldiers to join forces with the voluntary civil soldiers and lost his life with 700 other patriotic soldiers as they fought to drive out the enemy at Geumsan. He is known to have contributed greatly to each and every fight with his exceptional bravery and courage.


Chungcheongnam-do(Nonsan-si)

In celebration of the Jeongwol Daeboreum holiday held during the largest full moon of the year, Nonsan Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival is held to host annual rituals and provide a place for families to spend time together. The festival’s activities also include juldarigi (tug of war) in Nonsan-si, jegichagi (Korean hacky sack), a kite-flying contest for families to paint the sky, writing a family motto, neolttwigi (Korean seesawing jumping), rolling a hoop, paengichigi (top spinning), and other folk game activities.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

As one of the traditional houses located in an alley in the residential area of Chebu-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Nuri Guesthouse is a tile-roofed house with four guestrooms. You must pass through the wooden gate and a small front yard, where you will see a small garden and an array of earthen jars where traditional Korean sauces are stored. The eaves and ceiling beams are made of logs, and the sliding doors are also made of wood just like in the old days. The shower rooms and bathrooms are located in the front yard for common use among the guests. The bathroom is furnished with a bathtub and a washing machine. The kitchen is also shared and is open all day. There is a table in the living room for guests to have a simple snack. There are also outdoor barbecue facilities in the front yard that can be used for a fee. You must make a reservation in order to use the barbecue facilities. The guesthouse is conveniently located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, but the alley is too narrow to park cars.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Goseong-gun)

Yeonhwasan Mountain (연화산, located in Goseong, Gyeongnam Province) is just 528-meters, encompasses the three peaks of Ongnyeobong, Seondobong and Mangseonbong, and is widely recognized as an important provincial park. Although Mt. Yeonhwasan is called a ‘mountain’, it is more of a hill surrounded by picturesque scenery. Its north side is dotted with Buddhist temples such as historical Okcheonsa, Baengnyeonam, Cheongyeonam and Yeondaeam temples. Of these, the best attraction on Mt. Yeonhwasan is definitely Okcheonsa Temple (옥천사). If you begin hiking from the foot of the mountain you will see the beautiful sea off Danghangpo Port. If you continue southward you will soon run into the Okcheon Temple hidden in the Yeonbong woods. Okcheon Spring, located right behind the main hall of the temple, provides medicinal water all year round. The continual flow remains the same temperature all year round and is said to be an effective treatment for stomachaches and skin conditions. The surrounding area is well known for its healthy food products such as pine mushrooms and wild berries. 


Jeollanam-do(Gokseong-gun)

Located in Gokseong-gun Jeonnam, White Village is close to Abrok amusement park and Seomjin river and land crab restaurant. The pension has the lawn field for soccer and ball play, and the area for BBQ party and camp fire. Travelers can catch marsh snails and fishes in the river in front of the pension. Nearby, Gokseong train village, Seomjingang rafting, Seomjingang observatory and rail bike are 15-minute ride from the pension. The pension offers the pick-up service at Gokseong station and Gokseong bus terminal.


Gyeonggi-do(Yeoncheon-gun)

Imjingang River starts from Pyeonggang-gun and Icheon-gun in North Korea and flows south crossing the demarcation line between the two Koreas. Imjingang River then passes Yeoncheon-gun and Paju-si before finally reaching the Yellow Sea. Although the history has separated the two nations geographically, people from both nations equally enjoy fishing near Imjingyo Bridge and Gunnamgyo Bridge. Around the time of Kogu (곡우; One of the 24 seasonal divisions of the lunar calendar that occurs around April 20 every year.), people near these bridges to take part in catching nuchi-gari (누치가리). Plug casting is a commonly used method here as the water moves quickly.