Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

Saeyeongyo Bridge is the longest pedestrian overpass created in the southern-most area of the country. The bridge, inspired by ‘Tewu’ (Jeju's traditional log boat), was opened in September 2009, and connects Seogwipo Port and Birds Island. The overpass is the first single cable-stayed bridge ever created in Korea. The bridge has a major tower inspired by the wind and a sail and flamboyant LED lights. With the creation of the bridge, it has become much easier for people to travel to Birds Island, which features the island's ecosystem designated as a warm temperate forest conservation zone. The island also has diverse convenience and leisure facilities such as a 1.2km walking path, a public square, wooden deck road, pebble road, forest walking path and theme photo zone.


Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun)

Alpensia Casino is surrounded by mountains, sea, lake and other natural wonders. The Casino is an international level casino and it has games such as Baccarat, Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, Big Wheel, as well as slot machines.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Tongyeong-si)

Tongyeong has been known for Najeonchilgi (mother-of-pearl crafts) for over four centuries. Naturally, Ottchil Art Museum (“Ottchil” meaning “lacquer”) showcases the best of mother-of-pearl crafts of Tongyeong. Since prehistoric times, Najeonchilgi (along with its precursor, Chaehwachilgi) has formed the essence of traditional crafts. It refers to crafts employing mother-of-pearl. During the Goryeo Period (918-1392), Najeonchilgi blossomed into a national art; it evolved into a folk art during the Joseon Period (1392-1910). The museum displays a mixture of daily use crafts and contemporary lacquer art (including formative art pieces), both employing the finest lacquer extracted from lacquer trees. The displayed items provide visitors with an opportunity to appreciate the elegance of traditional Korean crafts.  


Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Nambu Bus Terminal, Seocho Interchange, and Nambu Circular Highway are all easily accessible from Friend Hotel, providing convenient transportation for both tourists and business guests alike. Not only are over 60 Ondol Rooms available for a comfortable night's stay, but the hotel offers such amenities as a restaurant specializing in porridges (Song Juk) and a coffee shop for those busy businessmen. The hotel also offers a room club to shake away the day's stress and spend a night full of entertainment.


Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , Former Jeju

Dahiyeon Garden (formerly known as Gyeongdeokwon) is a major tea farm on Jeju Island, which has the best conditions for growing great tea. The Evergreen Luce outdoor garden was built inside the cave formed naturally. It has ponds, bridges, indigenous trees and flowers. The Eve hall can be only reached after passing through a tunnel-like cave. The two cafes, located on top of Dahiyeong (Green Luce Garden) and the entrance (Eve Hall), serve naturally fermented green tea bread, cookies, green tea latte and green tea juice.


Seoul(Mapo-gu)

Dream Concert will be held in Seoul World Cup Stadium located in Seongsan-dong, Mapo-gu at 6:00PM. Popular idol groups such as SHINee, EXO, 4Miute, Infinite, VIXX, B1A4, Sistar, Red Velvet, T-ARA, EXID, and others will appear in the concerts as the first line-up. Further notice for the second line-up, including more stars, will be announced later. Inquiries and reservation regarding ticket are available on the official website.* E-mail (English): ejgo@lottejb.com* Homepage (English): www.lottejtb.net (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)  


Chungcheongnam-do(Buyeo-gun)

Motel Mirabo located in Buyeo-gun, Chungnam is surrounded by famous spots that you can find in textbooks. Jeonrimsaji in Buyeo is well-known as the national treasure No. 9, and you can feel the breath of Bekje alive from Muryeong Royal Tomb. You can feel the spirit of general Gyebaek from the historic site of general Gyebaek, and it would be the best place to teach the children living history. It is the best place for a family history tour. If you visit Buyeo, it is recommended to try boiled rice with lotus leaf.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

The nice, sandy beach stretches over 250m and has three major swimming spots: in front of Jeongdongjin Railway Station, at Moraeshigae Park, and at the Jeongdongjin Seawalls. The spots near the railway station and at the park are more popular because they are spacious and easy to reach, with Moraeshigae Park having the added bonus of welcoming swimmers both day and night. Numerous rocks in front of Jeongdongjin Railway Station are home to shellfish, mussels, sea urchins and sea mustard.Aside from swimming, visitors can further appreciate the beauty of nature by checking out the Sculpture (Sunrise) Park and Heonhwaro, located to the south of the park. The Jeongdongjin Sunrise Tourist Train has become a crowd favorite as well, ever since its premier run in 1997.Despite the park’s many attractions, nothing can compare to its sunrise view. Many visitors to the park trek up to the summit of Mt. Goseong, located at the park’s center, to the Yeongin Pavilion, a prime location for catching the sun’s first rays. 


Gyeongsangnam-do(Tongyeong-si)

Ttungbo Halmae Gimbap is one of the most sought-out restaurants selling Chungmu gimbap, a simple take on gimbap with just rice filling the laver. Although small and simple, this local speciality tastes great, especially with radish kimchi and spicy squid, and is one of the main reasons that visitors come to Tongyeong.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Namhae-gun)

The Great Master Wonhyo first built this temple in 683 where he practiced asceticism. After that, he called the mountain Bogwangsan (보광산) and the temple Bogwangsa (보광사). Later, King Taejo Lee Sung-gye began the Joseon Dynasty after he prayed for a hundred days at this temple. Thanks to this, King Hyeonjong in 660 deemed the temple as a main prayer space and changed the name of the mountain to Geumsan and the temple is named as Boriam. Nestled at the top of Geumsan Mountain, Boriam Temple is a picturesque temple embracing the beautiful mountain surroundings and the Namhae sea. Inside of the temple, Jwaseondaebawi Rock where the Great Master Wonhyo sat in meditation catches one’s eye, as well as Ssanghongmun (쌍홍문) which is a cave that is one of 38 scenic views in Geumsan Mountain. Boriam Temple along with Naksansa Hongryeonam Temple in Gangwon-do and Bomunsa Temple in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon are one of three noted praying temples in Korea. * Cultural Asset Boriam Three-story Stone Pagoda (Gyeongsangnam-do’s Tangible Cultural Asset No. 74): The stone pagoda is similar to stone pagodas of the Silla Period but it is considered to be built in the early Goryeo Period.