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Jangjeon Art Museum
Jeollanam-do(Jindo-gun)

Located in Jindo-gun (Jeollanam-do), Jangjeon Art Museum (Formerly, Namjin Art Museum) was founded by a calligrapher named Ha Nam Ho in 2003. It is a three-story building with five exhibit halls that display various genres of art such as Korean paintings, Western paintings, calligraphy and sculpture. Over 350 pieces of work are on display, all of which are part of the collection of founder Ha Nam Ho. The artwork includes creations by deceased artists, veteran artists, and modern artists and includes Goryeo celadon, Joseon porcelain and much more. The name “Namjin” is made up of the founder’s middle name “Nam” and his wife’s name “Jin.” The little hill next to the museum is thick with pine trees, and the clear water in the nearby valleys adds to the peaceful museum atmosphere. The museum is closed on Mondays; Opening hours are from 10am to 6pm.

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Somnus - Goodstay
Gyeongsangnam-do(Jinju-si)

Located in Jinju-si, Gyeongnam, Somnus is facing Namgang right in front of Jinju Castle where Nongae’s fidelity is still alive who sacrified herself for patriotic loyalty. It is convenient place for tourists who use public transportation because the terminal is located in 3 minutes walking distance. There are tourist attractions of Chokseoknu, which is the best tower of Yeongnam area and the Uiam where Nongae threw herself into Namgang by hugging a Japanese general close. In Jinju, you can appreciate the sunrise from Wolasan and sunset at Jinyangho.

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Sutgarakjeotgarak
Busan(Jung-gu)

Sutgarakjeotgarak serves traditional home-made dishes for visitors.

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Youealleisure Town - Goodstay
Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si)

Located in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Yuil Leisure Town is a total vacation spot for all seasons in the nature with Mt. Bakdal and lake in the background. The rooms are well organized in clean state; there are subsidiary facilities such as riding ground, outdoor pool, snow sleds ground, boat yard, hang glider, unusual bicycle, sports ground, sauna and Korean dry sauna, and the BBQ Party and campfire are good for men and women of all ages. In addition, you can taste Jeju traditional food that you can rarely find. Charged breakfast is available, and wide parking lot can accommodate 500 cars. Guide service is available in English, Japanese and Mongolian.

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Samcheok Yeonggyeongmyo grave
Gangwon-do(Samcheok-si)

Yeonggyeongmyo grave is grave of the mother of King Mokjo and the 5th great-grandmother of King Taejo of the Joseon Dynasty. During the 3rd year of King Gojong’s reign (1899), the grave as well as memorial monuments were built together with Jungyeongmyo, a grave for the 5th great-grandfather of King Taejo. Surrounded by a rich forest, it has a beautiful view. Every April 20th, an ancestral ritual is held by the Lee family (from Jeonju). Jungyeongmyo grave is located in Hwalgi-ri.

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Jungma Bus Terminal
Jeollanam-do(Gwangyang-si)

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Mysterious Road
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.

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Unmunsan Recreational Forest
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Cheongdo-gun)

Unmunsan Recreational Forest (운문산자연휴양림) in Cheongdo, Gyeongsangbuk-do is located at the foot of Mt. Unmunsan (1,188m, elevation) which is also called ‘Mt. Hogeosan.’ Because it is surrounded by taller mountains (more than 1,000 meters above sea level) such as Mt. Munboksan (1,014m) and Mt. Gajisan (1,240m), and it is a great place to spend time in summer. Yongmi Falls (20m) and Byeokgyesu Valley, in which the waters flow across the sandless rock bed, are famous locales in the forest. Located in a thick broadleaf forest, inhabited by many diverse species such as Korean mountain camellia, Unmunsan Recreational Forest offers lush greenery in summer, beautiful foliage in autumn, and cozy, splendid snowscapes along with the Yongmi Ice Wall in winter. In Unmunryeong, located 2.5km to the east, you can watch the spectacular sunrise above the Donghae Sea (East Sea, 동해).

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Imjingang River
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.

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Military Headquarters of Jeolla-do Province, Gangjin
Jeollanam-do(Gangjin-gun)

Jeolla Byeongyeongseong is a fortress located in Seongdong-ri, Byeongyeong-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do and played an important role as the main headquarter of the entire southwest region of the military in the Joseon era during the Japanese Invasion of Korea and Jeongyujaeran (the 2nd Japanese Invasion). Built in 1414 during the time of King Taejong (17th year of his rule), the fortress spans over a 1,060m length and has kept its original bottom base intact. Three Sugumun main gates, seven Ongseong, building sites, foundation stones, and 25 tombstones also remain. In addition, it is the best preserved fortress among the remaining fortresses in the Namhae area. Hamel, a Dutch sailor, drifted in the site from 1656 during the 7th year of King Hyojeong to 1663 during the 4th year of King Hyeonjeong in the Joseon Dynasty and wrote a novel named ‘The Journal of Hendrick Hamel’ after visiting the area. His novel explained Korean policy, culture, and traditions of the time to the Western world.

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