Gyeongsangbuk-do(Yeongju-si)

Sobaeksan National Park in South Korea is a branch of what could be called the backbone of Korea, Taebaeksan Mountain. In 1987, Sobaeksan Mountain was designated as National Park No.18. Its covers an area of 320.50 square km. The features of Sobaeksan National Park include wild flowers and royal azaleas on Birobong Peak, and the largest yew tree community is found on the northwest slope (1,200-1,350 m above sea level) between Yeonhwabong Peak and Birobong Peak. The west of Mt. Sobaeksan is steep, and streams from Nakdonggang River flow to Jukgyaecheon River, which is often used as a hiking course. Following down from Birobong Peak along Jukgyaecheon River is Seokryun Mine and Choamsa Temple. If you proceed even further, you will get to Seokcheonpokpo Falls and Seonghyeolsa Temple. Many trout live in this valley. A 4-km flat path to the southwest of Birobong Peak leads to Yeonhwabong Peak. There is Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory (SOAO) on the way to the second Yeonhwabong Peak, and a ridge called Jukryeong is on the south side of the mountain. To the east of the second Yeonhwabong Peak, there is Huibangsa Temple and Birosa Temple, both built during the time of the Silla Kingdom. Huibangpokpo Falls is considered the most beautiful waterfall of Gyeongsangnam-do Province, and is at the entrance of Huibangsa Temple. Featuring beautiful valleys and ridgelines, Sobaeksan National Park is known for its abundant wildlife and breathtaking nature.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Chungju-si)

Suanbo Daerim Hotel is located within the Suanbo Spa Complex and is said to supply the best quality hot spring water in Korea. The zone is a tourist zone that has various cultural attractions as well as natural treasures including mountains, lakes and caves. Tourist favorites include Woraksan National Park, Mungyeongsaejae Pass, Chungjuho Lake, Eight Scenic Views of Danyang and Gosu Cave. The hotel is approximately 2 hours from Seoul and is the closest hotel to the hot spring water supply tank in Suanbo. The hot spring sauna has a jjimjilbang (hot compress room) of yellow sand and an outdoor cooking area.


Seoul(Eunpyeong-gu)

Prime in Seoul is a hotel with an ideal location. Located near City Hall in central Seoul, the hotel is easily accessible via public transportation while still allowing visitors to bask in the natural beauty of nearby Bukhansan Mountain.All guestrooms reflect the traditional grace of Korea, attracting not only international tourists, but also domestic guests. The clean and spacious bathrooms are equipped with both of whirlpool bath tub and shower booth and each guestroom comes equipped with high-speed internet.


Gwangju(Seo-gu)

The 5·18 Memorial Park was established to remember the May 18 Democratization Movement. Covering an area of 204,985㎡, the park houses various historical and cultural facilities, including the 5·18 Library, 5·18 Cultural Center, Education Center, Daedong Plaza, Owoldae Tower, and other memorial sculpture and monuments. The park is also home to Mugaksa Temple and walking paths.


Incheon(Jung-gu) , Incheon Center

Incheon Airtel is a high-class business hotel located only 8 minutes away from the Incheon International Airport. Catering mainly to travelers waiting for transfer flights, the hotel offers a number of conveniences such as an airport shuttle bus, currency exchange services, international phone services, laptop rentals, a 24/7 business center, and fax services. Staff members are conversational in a number of foreign languages, allowing for smooth communications and quality guest services.The hotel is a modern hotel that blends elements of Korean tradition with global design elements, making for a refined and comfortable atmosphere. All guestrooms are internet accessible and most guestrooms are also equipped with a computer. The large, spacious rooms offer cutting-edge facilities such as whirlpool spas, steam bath booths, refrigerators, DVD players, cable TV, and VTRs, making the hotel an ideal choice for both business travelers and tourists.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Tongyeong-si)

Located in Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Jangsado Island is an island that is just 400 m in x_width, and 1.9 km in length, reaching an altitude of 108 m with total area of 390,131㎡. The island’s trees number approximately 100,000, with numerous camellia trees, and other varieties including silver magnolia. It also has beautiful fairy pitta birds, a natural monument, in addition to white eye birds. Local plants representative of Jangsado Island include aerides and dendrobium monile. The island’s name derives from its long shape, which resembles a silkworm (“jam” is a Chinese character that means “silkworm”).Located on Geoje Island, Hallyeohaesang National Park Korea is famous for its beautiful Camellia flowers that bloom in winter. The whole area of Island is covered with hydrangea in summer featuring different beauty of each season. Most of plants consists of evergreen trees which makes the island the greenness all year long.The island embraces its natural surrounding at maximum to preserve their natural beauty by the minimum of development. The eco-friendly park houses various sculptures and artistic pieces every place, and various performances are taken at outdoor performance hall which can accommodate up to 1,000 seats. So the park features a new-concept of cultural marine park, co-existing nature and culture alike.


Seoul(Songpa-gu)

The Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival is held at Peace Square of Olympic Park in Seoul. The festival is a leading traditional cultural festival of Seoul, highlighting the 493 years of history and culture of Hanseong Baekje.Hanseong Baekje refers to the era between 18 BCE and 275 CE of Baekje - one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, together with Goguryeo and Silla-- before it moved its capital to Ungjin (now Gongju) in 475. The festival features various folk performances, musical, family concert, food festival, and photo contest.The Peace Square of the Olympic Park, which is the venue of the festival, can be accessed from Mongchontoseong station on Seoul Subway Line 8 (Exit 1, 200 meters from the station; it takes 7 minutes-10 minutes on foot).


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Gyeongju Tour Guesthouse is 3 minutes’ walk from Gyeongju Station, and is within easy reach of various historic attractions including Gyeongjueupseong Walled Town, Anapji Pond, Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Site, and Cheomseongdae Observatory, as well as Gyeongju National Museum and Seongdong Market, the largest traditional market in Gyeongju. The guesthouse offers free snacks including toast, eggs, and tea to guests at all hours. In addition, guests can use private lockers, a common lounge, cooking facilities, and BBQ facilities, and rent bicycles too. The guesthouse strives to provide refined services and comfortable and relaxing spaces to all its guests.


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Ulsan Jinan Duty Free opened as the first duty free shop in Ulsan city with a wide arrange of brands including international famous luxury handbags, wallets, belts, cosmetics, perfume, watches, electronic devices, sunglasses, cigarettes, and ginseng products. The duty free is spread out through two floors with about 3,500 products in 117 brands available.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

A traditional tea ceremony experience will take place at Jagyeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung every Saturday and Sunday from mid May to mid October, 2014.The ceremony includes a tea culture demonstration and experience, making honey cakes, traditional etiquette introduction, and lectures related to tea culture. To participate in the tea ceremony, download the application form from the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation website and submit the form through email.