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Sanjideungdae Lighthouse (산지등대)
Jeju-do(Jeju-si)

The name Sanji derives from is the designation is recorded as ‘sanjichon’ literally translated the mountainous village (山 地 村). Under the reign of King Sukjong, the 19th king of the Joseon Dynasty, Jeju province governor at that time, Lee Hyeong-sang dispatched a painter Kim Nam-gil to write tamna Sullyeokdo (a book of paintings depicting various events held in 1702). Known initially as sanjeo, meaning at the foot of the mountain, the name was later changed to its current name as the upstream of sanji stream that originates from Hallasan Mountain empties itself into the sea. Sitting on half-way up the sarabong peak, one of the signature parks in Jeju-do island, the sanji light house overlooks the port of Jeju.

0 2031 0
Sinan Sasanqua Festival
Jeollanam-do(Sinan-gun)

The Sinan Sasanqua Festival takes place at 1004 Island Park (Cheonsaseom Bunjae Park) in Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do. The festival is the nation's one and only festival about potted plants. Camellias (dongbaek in Korean) bloom during the cold winter months. The flowers fall off completely intact, keeping their brilliant color and appearance. This festival is expected to have around 30,000 sasanqua flowers blooming from around 3,000 trees at 1004 Island Park and Songgongsan Mountain. There will also be 2,000 kinds of potted camellias on display, a program demonstrating how to care for potted plants, and a poetry and painting exhibit.

0 2029 0
Dopiansa Temple (Cheorwon) (도피안사(철원))
Gangwon-do(Cheorwon-gun)

Dopiansa Temple was built by the Buddhist Monk Doseon in 865, the 5th year of the reign of King Gyeongmun of the Unified Silla Period. Legend has it that Monk Doseon founded this temple because a 91 centimeter-tall seated iron Vairocana Buddha statue had disappeared while being carried to Anyangsa Temple in Cheorwon and was mysteriously found seated at the current site. The temple was named Dopiansa to indicate that the iron-made Buddha statue had reached “pian,” meaning an eternal place to rest. In addition to the legendary iron Variocana Buddha statue (National Treasure No. 63) made by Monk Doseon, the temple houses a 4.1 meter-tall three-story granite pagoda (Treasure No. 223).

0 2025 0
BROOK5 [Korea Quality] / 브룩5
Gyeonggi-do(Gapyeong-gun)

Located at the foot of Kalbongsan Mountain in Gapyeong, BROOK5 is a large-scale pension that offers 20 guest rooms of various types. It is gaining popularity with an outstanding surrounding landscape, modern interior design, and high-end facilities. BROOK5 offers pool villas and kid-friendly rooms as well as standard guest rooms. The guest rooms are available for two guests and four guests, which are ideal for couples and families. There are five pool villas which have private indoor swimming pools, and two kid-friendly rooms equipped with indoor jungle gyms for kids, baby bathtubs, kids tableware, milk bottle sterilizers, and toilet seats for kids. The rest of the guest rooms are standard guest rooms. Some rooms have whirlpool bathtubs where you can enjoy home spa, and some rooms don’t. So make sure to check the details before you finalize your booking. The guest rooms have self-contained kitchens with full kitchenware. Each guest room has a private barbecue room for a greater convenience. The biggest pride of BROOK5 is a heated water pool available all year round. The large 30 by 7 meter swimming pool is open to all guests. There are separate swimming pools for adults and children. Only the swimming pool for adults is available in winter seasons. Next to the swimming pools, there is a two-story cafe that guests can use while having fun in the swimming pools. There is a self-service coffee machine that guests can use. Right next to the swimming pool is the Dumilcheon Stream, which is a great place to swim in summer.

0 2025 0
Let's Go See Pilbong Good
Jeollabuk-do(Imsil-gun)

Let's Go See Pilbong Good combining Pilbong Nongak (farmer's music) inscribed in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and a variety of traditional cultural experiences contributes to the development of the regional community culture beyond generations and ages. The community-oriented tradition seeks communication, friendship, harmony and sharing between urban and rural societies, dreaming of the globalization of Korean traditional culture. Especially, Pilbong Nongak highlighting farmer's generous and affectionate life helps the audience think about the value of the traditional music and upgrades Pilbong to the place that people want to revisit and creates a rebirth of the Korean culture.

0 2024 0
Namwon Newly-appointed Governor’s Procession
Jeollabuk-do(Namwon-si)

Namwon Newly-appointed Governor’s Procession is a fusion performance about the parade for celebrating the appointment of Byeon Hak-do as Namwon governor in the story of Chunhyang, set in Gwanghallu Garden, one of Namwon’s representative cultural resource. The event connected to Gwanghallu Garden and the Chunhayng Theme Park takes place from April to November every year, giving various spectacles and activities to visitors. The parade starts from the Plaza of Love and ends at Gwanghallu Garden, where various shows such as Gisaeng Jeomgo, military processional music performance, Yukbang performance, and a fan dance by gisaeng (female entertainers) are performed. In addition, fun activities like experiencing the punishment of the Joseon Dynasty, folk games, and a photo event are arranged for visitors. This performance has been designated as a Standing Cultural Tourism Program for nine consecutive years since 2007.

0 2021 0
Jirisan Hanok Village (지리산한옥마을)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]
Jeollabuk-do(Namwon-si)

'Jirisan Hanok Village is an old traditional Korean house located at the foot of Cheongwangbong Peak and Nogodan Peak in Daejeong-ri, Namwon-si, Jeollabuk-do. Most of its guests are families visiting the area during weekends particularly in summer, because Jirisan Baemsagol Valley and Nogodan Peak are only a 20-minute ride. A Nobel Prize Candidate in Literature stayed here in 2008 to write because of the picturesque landscape. Jirisan Hanok Village is a traditional Korean house with 16 rooms with floor area of 330㎡, and many poets, writers, and businessmen come to visit here often because of the natural surroundings.

0 2020 0
Seondol Cliff (선돌)
Gangwon-do(Yeongwol-gun)

Designated as Scenic Site No. 76, Seondol refers to the 70m-high rocky cliff beside the Seogang River in Bangjeol-ri, Yeongwol. The cliff offers beautiful views and a korean legends states that if one makes their wish looking at Seondol, also known as Sinseonam Rock, then their wishes will become true.

0 2019 0
Sanmaru
Chungcheongbuk-do(Jecheon-si)

It is a place where you can have a healthy meal with a variety of side dishes made from namul (greens). This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do. The most famous menu is thistle rice.

1 2010 0
Saturday Traditional Folk Play
Busan(Jung-gu)

“Saturday Traditional Folk Play” is a regular performance of important intangible cultural assets designated by the Korean government and Busan local government. The purpose of the performance is to introduce traditional folk plays designated as Busan’s intangible cultural assets to domestic and foreign tourists and promote the artistic superiority of Korean culture. The audience can understand tradition and culture specific to Busan by experiencing various folk plays handed down from generation to generation. In addition, the performance expands the opportunity for not only Busan citizens but also visitors to enjoy traditional cultures, paving the path for culture education to reduce cultural gap between generations. By integrating performances with tourist attractions, Busan will make a step forward as a famous region loved by domestic and international tourists.

0 2006 0