Busan(Nam-gu)

A representative international music festival of Busan, the second Busan Maru International Music Festival (BMIMF) is set to run for 5 days from August 30 to September, 3 2011. The festival will be held in various locations throughout the city, including the Busan Cultural Center. Hosted by the city of Busan and managed by the BMIMF organizing committee, the festival’s goal is to develop the regional art sector while building the grounds for forming a robust global cultural infrastructure. The word “maru” is a Korean word that means “the best” and reflects the goals of the BMIMF of becoming one of the most recognized music festivals both domestically and internationally. This year’s festivities, held under the theme “Musical Globalization,” include performances from 37 teams (500 participants) who hail from all over the world.


Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si)

Hotel Shell has a theatre and a large convenient store, making it a comfortable place to stay. It is located 10 minutes by foot from the Hwajeong Subway Station (Subway Line No. 3), making it easy to reach from both Seoul and Gyeonggi-do.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

A good place to visit when you want to eat hot soup. The best menu at this restaurant is shabu-shabu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.


Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) , Ganghwado Island

Hwangcheong Fishing Site, located in Hwangcheongpogu-ro, Naega-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, is a valley-type reservoir that was built in 1993. The site covers an area of about 76033 ㎡, and has an average water level of 2.5-4m with the highest water level being over 15m. The main fish species are crucian carps, common carps, leather carps, Korean bullheads, and pond smelt. Also near the fishing site are other facilities including pensions, bungalows, restaurants and snack bars.


Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

Good Morning Motel is situated on the lively coastline of Yeosu city, renowned as the host city of the highly successful 2012 Yeosu World Expo, in Jeollanam-do. This palatial seven-story building features a white exterior wall and well-arranged interior design. Yeosu Bus Terminal, Yeocheon Station, and Yeosu Airport are all within 20 minutes’ drive from the motel. Tourists can travel reach many of the neighboring islands including Geomundo, Baekdo, and Odongdo by ferry, participate in a Wetland Experience at Yeojaman Bay, and enjoy the splendid view of the sunset from Hyangiram Hermitage in Yeosu. Other local attractions such as Jinnamgwan Guesthouse, where Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s historic site is located, and Dolsandaegyo Bridge are also worth a visit. As for Yeosu’s famous local cuisine, visitors should try sliced raw red tongue sole, dolsangat kimchi (leaf mustard kimchi), Korean set menu with marinated crab, grilled oysters, and grilled belted beard grunt.


Ulsan(Jung-gu)

Home Plus Ulsan is closely located to Taehwagang River and provides easy access to public transportation. The store offers a variety of retail products. There are various kinds of restaurants, famous red ginseng outlets, coffee chains, and medical and dental clinics.


Jeju-do(Jeju-si)

Part of Korea's representative hotel franchised brand, BENIKEA I-JIN Hotel, located in down town Jeju, Yeon-dong, is located mere minutes away from Jeju International Airport. Baozen Street is also close to the hotel within a 5-min distance. All the rooms, except for business rooms, are equipped with full-length windows, providing beautiful views of the ocean or Hallasan Mountain in the distance. Near the hotel are a park, oreum, walking path and more, making the area a convenient location to downtown as well as providing a quaint atmosphere thanks to its green area. The hotel focuses on the interior of their rooms, which feature a simple and modern ambience, with service perfect for the BENIKEA Business chain brand.


Gyeonggi-do(Uiwang-si)

Close to Baegun Lake is a Buddhist temple that was famous for the udumbara flower, a rarity that blooms on Buddhist statues. It is the Cheonggyesa Temple (청계사) of Cheonggyesan Mountain (청계산). Built during the Silla Kingdom, the temple offers many sights, including the Cheonggyesa Temple Monument, geungnakbojeon (Hall of Paradise), the bell tower, samseonggak (shrine for three spirits), jijangjeon (Ksitigarbha Hall), three temple dormitory buildings, including the Sugak, and gamnoji pond where there is spring water that never dries up. Among the many things to see, visitors should not miss a glimpse of the Bronze Bell of Cheonggyesa Temple and the Wood Printing Block in Cheonggyesa Temple. Created in the 27th year of the reign of King Sukjong (1701) of the Joseon Dynasty, the Bronze Bell has been designated as a national treasure, and is adorned with elaborate patterns, such as the bosanghwamun (floral pattern), four images of Buddha holding a lotus flower stem, and two dragons.


Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

Prahaa Hotel located in Yeonsu Jeonnam, consists of six floors. At a lobby, the toast and coffee are prepared for travelers. It is convenient for transportation, as it is 20-minute ride from Yeosu Terminal, Yeocheon station and Yeosu airport. Travelers can enjoy using the ferry to go to Geomundo, Baedo and Odongdo. There is the mud event only for women. Also, the sun-rise at Hyangilam is fantastic. In addition, Jeonnamgwan (remain of Admiral Lee) and Dolsan bridge. Yeosu's representative foods to eat, include Sliced raw Sole(Seodaehwoe), Dolsan Gatgimchi, soymarinated crab meal (called 'Ganjang Bekban'), grilled oyster (Gulguyee), Grilled Geumpungsaenyi.