Gyeonggi-do(Icheon-si) , Icheon

The Haegang Ceramics Museum (해강도자미술관) is Korea’s first museum dedicated to ceramics. It displays beautiful ceramic works, the very essence of traditional Korean art, including the celebrated celadon porcelain, as well as punch’ong ware and white porcelain. The main building, which is a combination of Eastern and Western architecture, offers something to see in and of itself. The museum was founded by the late Yu Geun-hyeong (pen name Haegang) and his son Yu Gwang-yeol (pen name Haegang) in the spring of 1990; it fosters the inherited traditions of Korean ceramics culture and strives to develop it further. In addition to exhibiting and preserving traditional ceramics, the museum is engaged in various academic activities, and publishes relevant materials as well. It contributes to cultural preservation and development by educating Korea’s youth and public about ceramics. As of now, it has become an attached gallery to an international university.


Seoul(Gangdong-gu)

Located in Cheonho-dong, Cheonho Park is comprised of a musical fountain, an outdoor stage, and various sports facilities, making it the perfect spot for rest and leisure.


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae


Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si) , Ilsan

Lafesta is Korea’s largest open street shopping mall, full of fun events year-round. Resembling Santa Monica Pier in California or Shinjuku Street in Tokyo, Lafesta is tailored to maximize pedestrian shopping experiences. Consisting of six buildings, Lafesta is a unique place full of shopping and entertainment. Its main facilities include Fashion Outlet, accessory shops, food courts, restaurants, theme cafes, a game center, a book store, and a movie theater.Near Lake Park, Lafesta has become a wildly popular place in Ilsan among Korean and international tourists by offering exquisite shops, fun entertainment, and colorful events. It is also surrounded by shopping malls (e.g. Lotte Department Store and Homever), Ilsan Dong-gu Office, banking and finance institutions, MBC, and China Town. 


Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun)

Daegwallyeong Donkey Ranch Don Quixote is the first and only of its kind in Korea. Here, visitors can feed and interact with farm animals such as donkeys, sheep, rabbits, ducks and geese, while seeing pheasants, turkey and chickens in the indoor halls. The vast prairie, stretching about 711,663 square feet, will surely refresh the body and soul, adding an exotic touch to this farm experience. Also, visitors can participate in a variety of experience programs and enjoy food at the farm. All-terrain vehicles (ATV), a snow sleigh in winter and water rafting or boating in summer are available on-site for families seeking some fun activities.


Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

Mum Aroy, a term in Thai which means “extremely delicious,” is a restaurant that specializes in Thai cuisine. The interior as well as props used in the restaurant are carefully designed to make customers feel as if they are dining at a local restaurant in Thailand.


Busan(Busanjin-gu)

Samihun serves hansik (Korean food), such as sutbul galbi (short ribs), shabu-shabu, and galbi-tang (short rib soup).


Gyeonggi-do(Pocheon-si) , Pocheon

Sanjeong Lake is one of the main attractions in Pocheon and is situated down in the valleys between Myeongseongsan Mountain, Mangbongsan Mountain, and Mangmubong Peak.Meaning “lake as clear as a mountain well,” Sanjeong Lake was built as a reservoir to supply water to farmlands in 1925. Thanks to its surrounding attractions, the lake brings many visitors each year. Promenades along the lake are popular for couples as well as tourists who stay in the nearby hotels. Beautiful fog often rises from the lake in spring and fall, making boating at night quite picturesque.Hikers frequent Myeongseongsan in spring and fall. Visitors love skating on the lake in winter. The lake is also surrounded by an amusement park, swimming pools, sledding facilities, and spa amenities, attracting many family visitors. Local restaurants are renowned for their delicious, wholesome food made using freshwater snails and mushrooms. Other local favorites include maeun-tang (spicy fish stew), dotori-muk (acorn jelly), sanchae baekban (a bowl of rice served with wild herbs and vegetables), and deodeok-gui (a grilled dish made from Codonopsis lanceolata root).


Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , Former Jeju

Gimnyeongsagul cave (김녕사굴) is located close to Manjanggul Cave in the north-eastern part of Jeju Island. The name of the cave, ‘Sagul’, comes from the snake-like formation of the interior of the cave (‘sa’ meaning a serpent). The entrance of the cave is wide like a serpent with its mouth wide open, but once inside the tunnel narrows resembling the body of a snake. Gimnyeongsagul cave is a highly protected area and has been designated a natural monument (No.98).


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Food and Culture Academy has been providing Korean cooking classes and culinary culture programs for international visitors since 2002. The classes are designed for visitors who simply wish to have a culinary experience, or avid cooks who wish to learn about Korean cuisine. Participants can choose from a wide range of hands-on cooking classes. The cooking classes are conducted in English and Japanese, and are taught by experienced teachers.With an added charge of 5,000 won, participants can experience wearing a hanbok (traditional Korean clothes) or visit a nearby traditional market (Tongin Market) to buy ingredients. The programs are offered from 9am to 6pm every day except for Sundays and a minimum of two participants is required.