Gyeongsangbuk-do(Ulleung-gun)

Together with Gwaneumssanggul Cave and the Samseonam Rocks, Gongam Rock is one of the three scenic landscapes of Ulleungdo Island. The rock is in the shape of an elephant with its trunk dipped in the water for a drink. It is also called Gumeong Bawi (or Hole Rock) due to a 10-centimeter hole around the trunk. The surface of the rock looks like stacked firewood due to Jusangjeolli (columnar jointing) phenomenon.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

Gagyeongjae, or House with a Beautiful View, is a place with a thatched roof and an unhindered view. Guests can enjoy the view of natural environment over the window, with cool breeze freely flowing in the rooms. There are five rooms in total including Anchae Sangbang, Sarangchae Upper Room and Lower Room, Ondol Red Clay Lower Room, and Door Room. Guests in Anchae can use the central porch, whereas guests in Sarangchae can take advantage of the central floor as well. Ondol Red Clay Room is popular; it is heated by the owner himself through the traditional fireplace outside the room. The room, however, requires reservation at least 2 days in advance. Air conditioners were recently installed in the hanok. Additional fees are separately charged in summer, but it is just great to enjoy air conditioning in a hanok. Note that reservation and inquiry over the phone is faster and more convenient than that on the website. There are many restaurants and places to experience in Hahoe Folk Village. It is a nice place to enjoy many things and just relax.


Jeollabuk-do(Muju-gun)

Jeil Mountain Villa is located within Deokyusan national park in Muju-gun, Jeonbuk, and offers a beautiful view of the valley from Deokyusan. Rooms are divided into standard rooms and condo-style rooms with cooking facilities. There is also an outdoor cooking area. The rooms are extensive and comfortable like being at home. Tourist spots adjacent to the villa include Muju Gucheondong and Muju Resort. In addition, there are 10 ponds in the area of the 30km valley from Najae Tongmun to Baekryeonsa in Muju-gun, 33 scenic spots in Muju Gucheondong forming many waterfalls, and 11 spots of Anseong valley from Yongchu waterfall to Chilyeon waterfall.


Daejeon(Yuseong-gu)

Home Plus Yuseong provides a beautiful view of Gapcheon Stream. This large discount retail store draws many foreign customers, as it is located near the Daedeok Science Town, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Chungnam National University, and Yuseong Spa.


Jeollabuk-do(Jangsu-gun)

Situated in Jangsu-gun in Jeollabuk-do Province, Jangansan Mountain (alt. 1,237m) was officially designated a county park in 1986. Deoksan Valley Stream, which originates in the southwestern part of Jangansan Mountain and flows into Yongnimcheon Stream, is famous for the Deoksanyongso Waterfall Basins and the 20 or so large rocks that dot its banks. The sprawling fields of reeds along the East Ridge are also a major draw, undulating like waves of gold in the crisp autumn wind. Nearby attractions include the birthplace and shrine of Nongae and the Banghwadong Family Vacation Village, which offers minbaks (lodgings in private residences), an auto camping site, water recreation facilities, and a campfire area.


Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si)

Landmark Hotel is perfectly located to drink up the beauty of Cheongmyeongsan Mountain and Yeongtong Bandal (half moon) Park. Its close proximity to Samsung Electronics and the Suwon, Giheung, and Singal Interchanges of Gyeongbu Highway make it a convenient choice of accommodation for business travelers. More than 80% of guestrooms have great views of nature and the downtown area, and are equipped with convenient facilities to relieve travelers’ fatigue. Also, sophisticated customer service is provided. The business center has computers with high speed internet, a laser color printer, a copy machine, a telephone, and a fax machine. Subsidiary facilities include a restaurant, which is good for family or friends’ gatherings and business meetings, karaoke, business salon, sauna, and so on.


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.


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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.


Chungcheongnam-do(Boryeong-si)


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.