Jeju-do(Jeju-si)

Located in 10 minutes from the airport in downtown Jeju, Jeju Seoul Tourist Hotel features 108 guestrooms with a view of the city and the ocean. Across the hotel is a seaside concert hall where arts and cultural events regularly take place. Guests can walk to the beach to attend the events or simply enjoy them from their rooms.


Gyeonggi-do(Anseong-si) , Anseong

Namsadang Baudeogi Festival, a popular culture and art festival, will be held in the hub of art and culture in Anseong. Since it first started in 2001, this festival has been promoting the preservation of the tradition of Namsadang (troupes of entertainers who traveled around the country). It also became the official festival of CIOFF (International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts) in 2006.Based on the Namsadang Baudeogi, Anseong World Folkloriada (안성세계민속축전) is considered as the most successful festival ever, drawing seven hundred thousand visitors. In 2013, It has been renamed as the Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival and will be held at Anseong Matchum Land.During the festival, visitors can look forward to parades, performances, hands-on activities, exhibitions and contests. Programs include a Baudeogi (leader of one of the best Namsadang groups) memorial ceremony, parades, an opening ceremony, special autumn events, guerilla performances, the Anseong citizen Beona dolligi (dish spinning), themed village and connecting farm village experience programs, etc.


Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

MVL stands for Most Valuable Life, and signifies offering guests accomodations that allow them to experience the true value of life. The five star hotel is a 26-storey building with 311 rooms located in an extremely beautiful port city, which hosted the 2012 World Expon, and accommodated many VIPs during the event. It is located in the famous Yeosu New Port Odongdo. The hotel also was used as a main VIP-class accommodation during the 2012 Yeosu World Expo was held in the city. The sail-shaped hotel is also equipped with various facilities including a convention space that can accommodate up to 680 people, as well as a fitness center, sauna and sky lounge.


Jeollanam-do(Mokpo-si)

Located on the coast of Yonghae-dong in Mokpo, Gatbawi is a natural sandstone and tafoni formation near the mouth of the Yeongsangang River, where freshwater runs into the sea. Gatbawi is named after its shape, which is said to look like a man wearing a traditional Korean hat called a “gat” (“bawi” meaning “rock”). The rock is actually made of two individual formations: one measuring 8m high and one 6m high. Valued not only for its aesthetics, Gatbawi Rock is of high geological value as a “natural sculpture” that was formed as a result of years of weathering. The rock formation was officially recognized as Natural Monument No. 500 on April 27, 2009.


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo


Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

The Smile Resort is a 3-story building located in the District C of the Seorak-dong camping grounds. Its red brick-walls and red roofs make it an amazing sight to behold. The clean cozy guest rooms make the resort look like a small but comfortable villa. The resort also has rooms available that include kitchen facilities.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Tongyeong-si)

Gangguan Port Geobukseon is life-size reconstruction of a Geobukseon ship constructed by the South Korean Navy and commissioned by the Seoul Metropolitan Government to commemorate the patriotic spirit of Admiral Chungmugong Lee Sun-Sin. The 2.2-billion-won project was completed in the downstream area of the Hangang River (part of the DMZ), which previously had limited public access. After that, the area was opened to the public for the first time in 52 years (since the division of the peninsula) to allow the Geobukseon Ship to travel from Hangang Park to Tongyeong-si. The area is also the location of Admiral Lee's victory in the Great Battle Hansan, and the ship’s final destination to be on public display. * Size Entire length: 34m, ship length: 25m, ship x_width: 10m Top speed: Approx. 7 knots Ship x_height: 6m Displacement: 185 tons Materials: Wood (hull made from fiber reinforced plastics) The length of mast: 11.5m


Gangwon-do(Inje-gun)

Located on Naeseorak, Baekdamsa Temple was built by Ja Jang (590~658) during the reign of Queen Jin-Deok (647-654), 28th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. In the beginning, a temple called Hangyesa was built in Hangye-ri which was in the vicinity to Jangsudae. This temple was completely demolished by several fire accidents including one in the year 690, during the reign of King Sinmun. It changed its locations to several other sites and was renamed Youngchuisa, Simsa, Baekdamsa, and Simwonsa Temple.A stone bridge called Susimgyo is built across Baekdam Gyegok Valley to the front of Baekdamsa Temple. Wooden Amityus Buddha Statue, designated as National Treasure No.1182, is preserved here at Baekdamsa Temple. This Buddhist statue was made in 1748 during the reign of Yeongjo (reign 1724~1776) and is known as the most outstanding statue in the early 18th century. Currently remaining structures include Geukrakbojeon, Sanryeonggak, Hwaeomsil, Beophwasil, Jeongmun, and Yosachae. In the courtyard, there is a three-story stone temple remaining to this date. As for temples, Bongjeongam, Oseam, and Wonmyeongam remain till today.Baekdamsa Temple was made famous by Manhae Han Yong-Un, a strong activist for national independence and poet who wrote his literary piece called “Nimui Chimmuk (Silence of the Beloved)” when he was just 48. Today, Baekdamsa Temple has the Manhae Monument Hall, built to remember the spirit of Manhae Han Yong-Un.


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Hotel Illua sits on Haeundae's Dalmaji Street away from the more industrialized Nambuhaean region, overlooking the beautiful beaches of Haeundae. The five-star hotel comes fully equipped with modern facilities and is graced with traditional design elements. Recently renovated, it has been praised both for its luxurious interior and superb guest services.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Geochang-gun)

For over four decades since it was first developed to provide industrial water, the 1.2㎢ lake area has been isolated with high barbed wire fences set up for water quality control and safety reasons. As time went by, the area has fallen behind in comparison with other regions and gradually became a deserted area. But now, after the wired fence has been removed, various facilities and walking paths were created to compliment the breathtaking scenery and the surroundings.