Gyeonggi-do(Seongnam-si)

Manggyeongam’s name derives from the hermitage's view of Bokjeong-dong in Seoul, and is located in Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do. Manggyeongam Temple is said to be the place where the kings of the late Goryeo and early Joseon periods prayed for peace for their subjects. In addition, Prince Pyeongwon, the 7th son of King Sejong, and Grand Prince Jean built a dais at Mangyeongam Temple and Chilseongdae and pledged filial piety. The temple is more widely known for its connection to the Chilseong faith, in which believers worship Chilseong (the Seven Stars). It is easily recognized by the written records inscribed into the rock wall. Located at the temple is Maaeyeoraejwasang (Seated Maitreya Buddha), an original work of the temple that is also designated Gyeonggi-do’s Tangible Cultural Asset No. 102. The Buddha is embossed inside a deep hole in the rock. In the words inscribed near the statue, there is also a legend that says Lee Gu-seung carved Gwaneum Statue near the Maaeyeoraejwasang and built the temple in 1897. Next to the temple is a pond called “Bokumul,” which means “blessed sugared water.” The neighborhood of Bojeong-dong takes its name from this pond. At the temple, Daeungjeon Hall (the main temple) and Samseonggak Shrine (shrine for three spirits), Mireukjeon Hall were all established fairly recently. The temple site also includes a huge Mireuk Daebul statue (Great State of Maitreya Buddha) and a five-storied pagoda.  


Gangwon-do(Cheorwon-gun)

DMZ Peace Train Music Festival aims to promote freedom and peace through music. The festival is held at Seoul and Cheorwon, Gangwon-do providing conferences, showcase, main concert and special programs. 


Jeollanam-do(Wando-gun)

Cheongsando Island has beautiful scenery made by mountains, ocean, and the sky, all matching in shades of blue and deep green. The island is located 19.2km from Wando Island, reachable in approx. 50 minutes by way of ferry. The island is often visited by travelers who enjoy trekking, as well as photographers seeking to capture the eye-catching vistas of this southern island. Anyone can now take a day-trip to the island, thanks to more ferry travels made between Wando and Cheongsando Passenger Terminals. The island was designated as Dadohaehaesang (Marine Archipelago) National Park on December 23, 1981, and became the first Asian Slow City (or 'Cittaslow Town') on December 1, 2007. Not only that, the Korea Tourism Organization and CNN Broadcast Network have also selected Cheongsando Island for inclusion in the "50 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Korea."


Jeollanam-do(Hampyeong-gun)

Run by the Hampyeong National Livestock Cooperative Federation, Hampyeong Cheonji Hanu Plaza offers visitors a taste of Hanu (Korean beef) that is produced in Cheonji, Hampyeong. It is located in front of the Hampyeong Expo Park, the venue of the Hampyeong Butterfly Festival and the Hampyeong Grand Chrysanthemum Festival. It consists of large seminar rooms to accommodate workshops, family parties, etc.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

This place sells Andong's representative food. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Hahoe Village, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The representative menu is Andong braised chicken.


Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

Sitting at the foot of Omokdae, Yedawon is a classic Hanok opened in December 2013. It retains the unique beauty of Hanok, yet is equipped with neat and convenient facilities. The owner, who used to operate a traditional culture space for Hanok experience such as traditional tea and natural dying, newly built a Hanok for guests to be able to experience a cultural accommodation. Just one-minute away are Jeonjuhyangyo Confucian School and Jeonju Hanbyuk Culture Center, whereas the National Intangible Heritage Center is located over the Omokgyo Bridge outside the culture center. Gyenggijeon, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral, Omokgyo Bridge, and Nambu Market are all within walkable distance. Yeodawon has six rooms named after flowers; ceilings with exposed rafters and crossbeams; walls with Hanji wallpapers; and decorations with black-and-white drawings and Korean calligraphy. In particular, Lotus Flower Room is furnished with a folding screen with a landscape painting on it, and a big black-and-white drawing. Yeodawon is special in that guests can get first-hand experience of the traditional culture in different ways: traditional tea, traditional dying, Hanji, traditional dessert, traditional flower pancake, etc. The experience costs about 10,000 - 15,000 won per person, and available for four persons or more.


Jeollabuk-do(Gochang-gun)

Dongho Beach (동호해수욕장) is located south of Gomsoman Bay, between the Byeonsan Peninsula of Buan and Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do. Skirting the 1km-long white sandy beach lies a green forest with pine trees hundreds of years old. The sunset viewed from the forest is particularly eye-catching as the soft pink from the falling sun covers the sky. The water just offshore is relatively shallow, varying in depth between 0.5 and 1.5 m. The high salt content in the seawater makes it an ideal place for sea and sand bathing. On the hill above the Haesong forest is Suseongdang, a temple honoring the God of the Sea, where the local fishermen gather each year to pray for big catches.  


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gumi-si)

Sunsan Country Club offers a refreshing ambience created by pine trees alongside fruit trees, maple trees and cherry trees. The golf course features wide fairways and an artificial pond that is the size of three middle holes put together, winding along the whole course to present magnificent scenery.


Jeollanam-do(Suncheon-si)

The annual Suncheon Lantern Festival takes place around Suncheon Jorye Lake Park. Hosted by Buddhist associations in Suncheon City, the festival features a variety of Buddhist cultural programs such as a children’s writing contest, drawing competition, B-POP festival, folk games, pagoda circling, lantern and light balloon floating in prayers for peace, and fireworks show. The festival also screens a number of Buddhist films in celebration of Buddha’s birthday.