Gyeongsangbuk-do(Mungyeong-si)


Gyeonggi-do(Yangpyeong-gun)

Hanok Maeul Hwangto Pension is located on the side of the Namhangang River of Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi Province. It is a beautiful two-story hanok, located in idyllic countryside, with a wide grass lawn perfect for families with children or group visitors. The grass lawn is furnished with traditional sights like a vine-colored pavilion, well, old-fashioned treadmill, neolttwigi jumping boards, and traditional mortar, creating a rustic atmosphere that doubles as a site of learning for children. A wooden footbridge connects the second floor of the building, with a great view of the fields nearby. There are five rooms in total, the Korean-style Family Room, Sarang, and bedrooms of Gwibin, Sinhon, and the Sudabang annex. Each room is furnished in the traditional red clay wall and Korean traditional paper interior as a continuation of the theme of hanok. The Family Room is equipped with a wide living room with a fabric sofa and wooden furniture, dining table, and a kitchen with cooking utensils, making it ideal for group visitors. Sudabang room in the annex is a great place for lovers and families, and its crowning feature is the clay fireplace in the living room. Roasted potatoes and sweet potatoes from the fireplace are delectable parts of the room’s appeal. Firewood must be bought from the pension. The pension is also equipped with red clay sauna, fired with Korean charcoal. It is offered free of charge for the guests. Outdoor barbeque and campfire sites may be reserved with extra cost.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Bonghwa-gun)

Situated beneath a low mountain in the southern area of Uiyang-ri, Chunyang-myeon, the east-facing The Old House of Mansan consists of a long haengrangchae (servants’ quarters, measuring 9-kan), a tall gate, a large courtyard, and a square-shaped bonchae (main building measuring 5 kan at the front and seven kan at the sides) in which the sarangchae (men’s quarters) and the anchae (women’s quarters) are connected. Unusually, the sarangchae faces east (it typically faces south), while the anbang (main living room) faces south. Consequently, the Jungmun Gate, the entrance to the anchae, faces north so as not to expose the anchae to exterior elements including cold winds. The sarangchae consists of a daecheong (main floored room) and a sarangbang room as well as a toetgan, a gamsil, a marubang (floored room), and a golbang (small room). The anchae, which surrounds the inner courtyard, comprises an anbang facing south, a witbang (upper room), and a ggumim marubang (floored room), which links to a warehouse, a kitchen, and a junggangbang (middle room). This wealthy house was built with high-quality wood and construction materials.


Gyeonggi-do(Yangju-si)

In order to preserve it, Olleung (온릉) tomb is not open to the public. This is the royal tomb of Queen Dangyeong (1487-1557), consort of King Jungjong, the 11th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty. Queen Dangyeong got married to King Jungjong when she was 13 years old. In 1506, when King Jungjong ascended to the throne, she became a queen as well, but she was deposed after only 7 days. Therefore, her grave at first was not regarded as a royal tomb. However, in 1739, the tomb was designated as a royal tomb.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

This is a place that sells fresh and high-quality duck dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The most famous menu is whole duck soup with medicinal herbs.


Jeollanam-do(Goheung-gun)


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

It is a place where you can enjoy various kinds of steak. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is steak.


Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Nodokilcheo (老獨一處) stands for 'a one of a kind place'. Keeping true to its name, the establishment caters to the extravagant tastes of China. The special Pocheongcheongaebong Dumplings, originally from Nodokilcheo, are filled with a spoonful of savory beef broth that arouses your taste buds once you take a bite. The orange extract adds a delicately subtle flavor, unique from other dumplings. Aside from the Pocheongcheon Dumplings, there are also Korean Leek Dumplings, Suta Dumplings, Glutinous Rice Cake Soup, and Dim Sum.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Chungju-si)

Hotel Suanbo Royal is situated in front of the bus terminal in Suanbo, Chungju. Suanbo, which is well-known for its hot springs, whose water is ideal for recuperation from illness as well as being drinkable, is visited by many tourists. Suanbo hot springs originate from main beds of phyllite and elvan emitting far-infrared radiation; its water is alkalescent and contains various minerals, all of which are colorless, odorless, and tasteless, and has a temperature of about 53°C. Advance reservation is required for the hotel restaurant, which offers a range of dishes cooked only with fresh ingredients. Famous surrounding attractions include Woraksan Mountain, Mungyeongsaejae Pass, the Eight Scenic Views of Danyang, Old Sanmagi Road, and Tangeumdae Terrace.


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Yeonhwasa Temple is said to have been built by Hong Mun-seop. After having a dream, Hong dug the current site of Yeonhwasa to find two stone Buddha statues, and built a temple there. Yeonhwasa was designated a traditional temple in 1988. The temple features Muryangsujeon Hall, Samseonggak Hall, and Yosachae (monks’ residence). There used to be a building with a tile roof, but following the discovery of Muinmyeongseokbulsangbudaejwa (Buddhist stele and pedestal with a 'Muin' inscription; National Treasure No. 649), the roof was improved. The side of Muinmyeongseokbulsangbudaejwa is in a trapezoid shape with a wider bottom. It is thought to date back to the Unified Silla era. The temple is also home to Chiljonseokbulsang (Stele with seven relief Buddhist images; National Treasure No. 650). Together with the stone images of Biamsa and Jeonganmyeon, this stele is considered to have cast a new light on the Ancient Art.