Gee Hotel is located in the center of a high-tech industrial complex, which was built to advance Korea into the new millennium, in Ochang, Cheongwon-gu, Chungcheongbuk-do. The hotel provides optimal comfort and relaxation for tourists and business travelers in its spacious guest rooms. It is ten minutes’ drive from Cheongju International Airport and twenty minutes from KTX Osong Station. Cheongwon is well-known for Chojeong Mineral Spring, which is regarded as one of the world’s three best mineral waters, and such tourist destinations as Daecheongho Lake with its attractive scenery reminiscent of a watercolor painting, and the Cheongnamdae Presidential Villa with its splendid views and pure air.
On the other side of the subsidiary dam of Andong Dam, thatched houses will be sparsely seen on the hilltop. The area is the folk scene site where an outdoor museum is built. At the entrance of the outdoor museum two jangseungs (Korean traditional totem poles) are set, followed by a monument inscribed with the poem of famous Andong poet and democracy activist, Lee Yuk-sa. On the monument, his noted works “Gwangya” (Wild Plain) is carved.
Near the Dam, are the Andong Folk Village, Andong Museum, Lee Yuk-sa Monument, a filming site of “Taejo Wanggeon,” and Andongho Lake.
The Korea National Arboretum (KNA) is situated in Gwangneung forest and contains the Forest Museum where all the information on forestry is exhibited. The construction of the arboretum and museum took place on October 25, 1985 and opened on April 5, 1987. In order to preserve the forests, weekends and holiday entrance were restricted, reservations were required 5 days in advance, and no more than 5,000 visitors were accepted per day. As diverse plants are gaining recognition worldwide, the research department formed the Office of Forestry on May 24, 1999.Korea National Arboretum covers an area of 1,157㏊ and contains 15 specialized forests, including Conifer Garden, the Garden of Ornamental Trees, and the Aroma and Touch Garden. The Forest Museum is the largest in Asia, covering 4628 sq.m² with a traditional Korean design, and the interior and exterior are both constructed of wood and stone. The arboretum facilities consist of 5 exhibition halls (Living Forest, Forest and Man, Forestry of the World, Forestry of Korea, Nature of Korea), a Herbarium, a Special Exhibition Room, and an Audio Visual Hall.
Icheon Hot Springs is conveniently located close to Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. Its water is colorless, odorless, and tasteless and contains minerals like magnesium, calcium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium carbonate. Particularly, it has high amounts of sodium that is beneficial to various skin disease, neuralgia, and eye disease. The temperature of the water is around 30℃, which is somewhat low, so make sure to occasionally warm up when using the water. For facilities that use these hot springs, try Spa Plus (Hotel Miranda) and Icheon Termeden.
Ham Ji-Park first opened in October of 1978 in Bangbae-dong and is still operating in the same location to this day. The manager, chefs, and staff of Ham Ji-Park have been serving the public for over 10 years, providing a family-like atmosphere. A staff of elite Chinese chefs are at the ready to prepare anything from elegant dishes such as Buddha Jump Soup, Shark's Fin, and Swallow's Next, to more affordable dishes like Tangsuyuk and Jjajangmyeon. There is a diverse variety of courses prepared to meet the tastes of all its guests. Course and set menus change every season in order to present a larger variety of delicious cuisine.
Kensington Star Hotel is the world's first Theme Hotel, where 43 of its 109 guestrooms are decorated with gifts from international celebrities. The hotel has been designed in an English-style interior, rendering a gracious, charming ambience. Moreover, the hotel offers the views of Seoraksan Mountain as well as Kwon Geum Seong Mountain Ridge, which was greatly admired by former President Park Jeong-Hee. Visitors who want to feel closer to their favorite stars may try Kensington.
Baekje Cultural Festival first started in 1955 to commemorate the three loyal subjects of the Baekje era, namely Seongchung, Heungsu, and Gyebaek through a Samchungje rite. The lonely souls drifting throughout Baekje’s land are also comforted through a separate ritual ceremony, known as the Suryukje rite.Also, Samchungsa Temple was established in 1965 and the scale of the festival became bigger in 1965, hosted by the province. Its name was changed to Baekje Cultural Festival since then.
Chocolate Hotel is just 500 meters from Yeongdeungpo Station (Exit 5) in Yeongdeungpo, the center of Seoul and one of the city’s major traffic points. As a new concept of business hotel, Chocolate Hotel satisfies guests with its high quality services, reasonable prices, great location, and excellent breakfast service. As the hotel is adjacent to Subway Line No. 1 Yeongdeungpo Station and Line No. 5 Singil Station, guests can use public transportation easily to get to Seoul’s major tourism and shopping destinations including Yeouido, Gangnam, Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Dongdaemun Market. Various large shopping centers including Shinsegae Department Store and Time Square are also within close range.
Established in 2013, the Chang Kee-ryo Memorial Hall is a place honored for lifelong practice of sharing with poor neighbors and is often referred to as the Schweitzer of Korea.
Plaza Tourist Hotel is located near Busan Station Plaza in the heart of the port city of Busan. Since a remodeling in 2004, the hotel now offers 42 Western-style rooms and 13 Korean-style rooms, as well as other convenience facilities including a coffee shop, Korean/Western restaurant, a reception hall, a 24-hour sauna and Sangseol Buffet restaurant with a great view of Busan Harbor.
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