Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

Since it started in France 20 years ago, Salon du Chocolat has taken place in 20 cities in 11 countries. Taking place at COEX, this chocolate is a must-attend event for chocolatiers, patissiers, ice cream makers, growers, chocolate-producing countries, manufacturers of raw cocoa, and producers of other chocolate-related products.


Busan(Haeundae-gu)

Haeundae Somunnan Amso Galbijip opened in 1964 and has lasted two generations. Its unique seasoning and Hanu (Korean beef) give a savory taste to the galbi (beef short ribs). The food has a soft and chewy texture with a yangnyeom (marinade) sauce, adding a more delectable taste to the short ribs. Another famous item on the menu is gamja-guksu (noodles with potato), offered as a dessert after having meat. To have the guksu, put the noodles, made of potato with meat stock (yuksu), along the edge the of pan, then simmer and enjoy them with the sauce. ※ Be cautious about a similar brand attached


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

It is a place where Korean beans are made every day. This restaurant's signature menu is rich soybean paste stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.


Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun)

Secret Garden is a bed and breakfast situated in a mountainous area of Gangwon-do. Featuring beautifully decorated rooms with different color themes (blue for the clear sky, vivid green for ivy, pink for love, etc.) the bed and breakfast provides guests with the perfect atmosphere for communing with nature.


Gyeonggi-do(Hwaseong-si)

Located in Hwaseong-si in Gyeonggi-do, the JS Boutique Hotel is the pioneer hotel of the JS Group. Designed with a focus on providing guests with ‘cozy and unique’ accommodations, rooms genearlly feature plush seating and pillows, among other elements for a tasteful yet comfortable stay. With over 16 different room types (47 rooms in all), the hotel allows visitors to choose a room that best matches their individual style. Rooms vary from European-style rooms to contemporary rooms and those with their own outdoor pool or rooftop garden. There are even rooms for the art lovers among us: the Kim Jung-man Gallery and rooms of culture and art decorated with Kang Byung-in calligraphy. To allow guests the ultimate experience not only in comfort, but also in convenience, the hotel offers high-speed wireless Wi-Fi zones and laptop computers in all the rooms.


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

The Jeju Island Myth & Culture Festival for MICE is held in ICC Jeju. This culture and tourism festival features performances about Jeju's traditional shamanistic rituals, pantomime based on Jeju mythology, and musical, dance and percussion performances. Various food and cultural hands-on activities related to Jeju's customs are available as well.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

 Daegullyeong Village is a tourist complex located in Gangwondo Gangneung-si, and provides visitors with a host of various traditional experiences, sporting events, and lodging accommodations. The village of 'Daegullyeong' got its name from the series of 832m ‘Daegwallyeong’ ridges that stretch along the bordering regions of Gangneung and Pyeongchang. Although the mountain ridges present rigorous passages with 99 turns, the area is popular as it boasts magnificent scenery.  Daegullyeong Village boasts the beautiful Daegwallyeong ridges and clear waters of the valleys in the mountain villages where tourists can take in the spectacular views of Bogwang 1(il)-ri, Bogwang 2(yi)-ri, and Eoheul-ri. The local specialties include the traditional doenjang (soybean paste), various soy and bean pastes, corn, traditional fermented soybeans, potatoes, and vegetables. Visitors can stay at any number of pensions in the area, then take a tour around a traditional soy and bean paste factory and participate in various experience programs such as soy and bean paste making, straw arts and crafts, folk games, and traditional performances.


Jeollanam-do(Gangjin-gun)

This hanok (traditional Korean house) guesthouse is nestled in the folds of Wolchulsan Mountain, in Gangjin’s Dalbit Hanok Village, a collection of hanok houses. The treasure of this place is the view of nature: Sitting on numaru (raised floor space), which has an open view to the three sides, one has a view of the Wolchulsan National Park and the green tea fields nearby. A wide courtyard serves as the home of flowers and the playground of the puppy in the residence. There are three rooms in total, all Korean-style ondol (under-the-heating system) rooms. Rooms are decorated with folk painting, dried flowers, and old-style ornaments to recreate the comfortable and charming atmosphere of rural Korea. Sunlight and moonlight filter between the screen doors, making one realize staying in a hanok building. Dalbit Room has a numaru for an even better view, where one can enjoy a cup of tea while appreciating the view of nature. Smile Room has access to jjongmaru (balcony). Another important thing that must be mentioned at Dalbit Smile is its breakfast: the owner, who is licensed in Korean and Chinese cuisine, offers a robust table of heartwarming home food every morning. It takes about 5 min by car to reach Gangjin’s famous tourist sites like Baegundong Garden and Gangjin Dawon (tea plantation), while Wolchulsan National Park is reachable in 10 min.


Chungcheongnam-do(Taean-gun)

Namunjae Tourism Farm is placed on a lot measuring 83,000㎡ on a separate island located within Anmyeondo Island. It is a small-sized and cozy family getaway destination created in 2003. Surrounding the island is a 2km-walking trail (40-minute route) where diverse trees such as pine trees and oaks as well as wild flowers grow. The island has a mudflat and a salt farm where you may experience some field activities. The name “Namunjae” comes from a certain annual grass which grows in sandy soil near the beach. You can see a lot of this plant, which is green in spring and summer and turns to red in autumn, at the mudflat in front of the pension. Namunjae Pension consists of two large complexes, with 42 rooms, restaurants, a arm, café, and a gallery. Many people come to visit the guesthouse which has so many splendors to offer.