Jeollanam-do(Yeonggwang-gun)

Anmado Island, the largest island in Nagwol-myeon District, is home to a number of ocean splendors including the magnificent Malcobawi and Heundeulbawi Rocks, and camellia colonies. As one of the largest fishing bases in the West Sea, it is famous for its local specialties such as cows naturally grown out of pasture, black goats, medicinal liquor made of centipedes, sea bass, crabs and ear shells. Moreover, the island's fishing village, which has been designated as a third-class fishing port, serves as refuge for ships from home and abroad. Island History In 1967, a liaison office of Nagwol-myeon town office opened its door overseeing Anmado Island, along with five othe islets (Daeseongmando, Soseongmando, Odo, Hwangdo and Jukdo) and six villages. The area as a whole is called Anma Archipelago. Furthermore, Hwangdo, an affiliated islet of the Anmado, along with Donghwangdongdo, Gageodo and Seogeochado form the Western Basic Line.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Geoje-si)

Jisimdo Island is about 500m wide and 1.5km in length and sits 5km to the southeast of Geojedo Island’s Jangseungpo Port. The island is densely filled with tree. 37 species of trees including pine trees, and Geoje aerides can be seen but camellia trees account for 60 to 70 percent of the whole area of the island. The flower of cameillia trees blooms in the beginning of December and closes its flowers in April. The best time for seeing the flowers is around March even though people can admire the blooming flower for 5 months. The island’s edges are mostly comprised of steep cliffs, otherwise private land and mountain slopes are generally flat. To see the whole island, it may take 2 to 3 hours on foot along the flat trail in the village.


Jeollabuk-do(Gunsan-si)

Gunsan Modern History Museum Time Travel sets the stage for experience activities that not only Gunsan citizens but also tourists can enjoy together, showing different aspects of Gunsan. In particular, it is significant in that citizens, not professional actors, prepare and stage their performance. In other words, the event places emphasis on holding a real “open performance,” pursuing participation-oriented performance different from other ordinary shows. In addition, outdoor performance and a modern puppet show that tell about the history and culture of Gunsan let tourists know the attractiveness of Gunsan where independence movements had been actively carried out since the March 1st Movement in 1919.


Busan(Gangseo-gu)

Busan Gyeongnam Horse Racing Park, officially opened to the public in September of 2005, was host to the horseback riding events of the 2002 Busan Asian Games. The park spans an area of over 1,243,101㎡, reaching into both Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do, and boasts stands seating up to 300,000 people, 98 sports facilities, 3 sand race tracks, and a parking facility. Race tracks are wider than the lanes on a highway, providing viewers with fast and thrilling races. Races are held every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and a total of 12 races take place each racing day. Not just a favorite spot for horse-racing, the park also contains an ecological park, a children's horseback riding site, flower beds, and the largest in-line skating park and cycling lanes in the country, making it a favorite leisure spot for citizens of all ages.


Chungcheongnam-do(Taean-gun)

Green Rich Farm (Formerly, Cheongsan Arboretum) is home to over 200 different kinds of wildflowers, trees, and water plants such as lotuses and water lilies. Bridges and trails in the garden make it a romantic place for couples as well as a good place for children to experience nature up close. Since its opening in 1990, the garden is only open July through August, when the Taean Lotus Festival takes place, welcoming visitors who come to see the lotus flowers. It takes about two hours to tour the garden. The best time to enjoy the lotus flowers in full bloom is between 11:00 and 15:00. After 15:00, the lotus flowers begin to close their petals. To minimize the environmental impact caused by large amounts of visitors, the number of visitors per day is limited to 2,000 people. Prior reservation is not required.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Goseong-gun)

Parkjinsa Gotaek in Cheonggwang-ri,Goseong is an old house of Miryang Park Clan which is #292 Cultural Material. The traditional Korean style house shows the construction method of houses during the late Joseon Dynasty. Three generations of Sungkyunkwan officials were born in this house in a span of 100 years. There is a red gate of award of the king erected at the entrance of the house to cite the devoted son. Usually the red gate of award of the king was erected at the entrance of the village to cite the devoted son, a chaste woman, or a loyal subject, and the Parkjinsa Gotaek is a rare case for which the red gate of award of the king was erected at the entrance of the house. The old wall of the house, which looks like a fossil bed, demonstrates the long history of the house. The well-tended garden near the gate will make you stop walking because it looks like something straight out of a movie scene. The scenery over the window from any place inside the house is as pretty as a picture. The rooms in the house are composed of 2 Anchae (inner buildings) and 4 Sarangchae (outer buildings). Both Anchae and Sarangchae are equipped with restroom and shower room. The kitchen is only in the Anchae building. Sarangchae can be used as one wide room to accommodate a maximum 10 people; it’s done by simply opening the doors dividing the small rooms. The house is used for paid educational programs of traditional tea ceremony and etiquette. The old warehouse has been remolded to be a classroom for tea ceremony classes. The place is also used as a place for events; it’s equipped with a beam projector and sound equipment for hosting seminars, workshops, etc. There is a tea ceremony room made by remodeling a building attached to Sarangchae where you can learn the wisdom of ancestors over a warm tea.


Gangwon-do(Hoengseong-gun)

Jongga is a kimchi & fresh food brand of Daesang, which has led modern culinary culture in Korea along with the fresh food brand Chungjungwon, the processed meat brand Chamjak, etc. The Jongga Hoengseong Factory offers tour of the factory, allowing visitors to see the kimchi making process and the exhibition hall. Visitors can also participate in a kimchi-making program.


Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

It is a soup dish made by boiling beef bones for more than 10 hours. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is beef head meat and rice soup.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

This is soup that is good for the health. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is whole duck soup.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Boeun-gun)

With Songnisan National Park at its center, Songnisan Special Tourist Zone offers picturesque scenery and cozy resorts. 1,058 m above sea level, Songnisan Mountain is one of the 8 scenic wonders in Korea, and its steep peaks and deep valleys create a fascinating view. A variety of hiking trails that set out from Beobjusa Temple offer superb mountain scenery from every angle. A tourism complex around Songnisan National Park offers various types of accommodations, and the area's sites, such as Beobjusa Temple, Eunpok-dong Valley, Mansu Valley and Solhyang Park are not to be missed. In fact, the mountain is a habitat for rare animals and plants, including flying squirrels and Berchemia Berchemiaefolia, and is called a “treasure house of natural resources.” The convenient accessibility should be noted as well. The highway between Dangjin and Yeongdeok goes through the zone, and it takes only 30 minutes from Cheongju International Airport. This helps foreign tourists from China, Taiwan and Singapore as well as Korean visitors to easily access the zone. Ssangok information center, Hwayang information center, Beobjusa information center in Boeun-gun County, Chungcheongbuk-do Province or Hwabuk information center in Sangju-si City, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province provide all the information needed to fully enjoy Songnisan National Park. A variety of events, including the Songni Festival, the Songnisan Maple Music Festival and the Songnisan Hiking Festival, are held every year, and the largest number of tourists visit in autumn to appreciate a view of the mountain tinged with red. * Current State of Songnisan Special Tourist Zone 1) Districts Covered: Areas around Sangpan, Jungpan, Galmok and Sanae-ri, Songnisan-myeon, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do 2) Area: 43,745,528㎡ * Tourist Attractions Seowon Valley, Beopjusa Temple, Mansu Valley, Hwayanggugok Valley, Songnisan Mountain Cheonwangbong Peak, Munjangdae Peak, Samnyeonsanseong Fortress, Pine Tree Perfume Park, etc.