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Polar Bear Swimming Contest
Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Polar Bear Swimming Contest is held in every winter that allows participants to swim in the sea, just like a polar bear. It offers an exciting experience to participants and sightseeing to tourists, along with various programs as a famous winter festival. More than 2,000 people from Korea and abroad are expected to be participating in this event as the festival was thought to be one of the best winter festivals in the nation.

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Sum Guesthouse - Goodstay
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Placed in Gyeongju-si Gyeongbuk, Sum Guesthouse offers help for pleasant travelling with the clean and up-to-date facilities. Because Seongdong market is in 2-minute walk from the Guesthouse, travelers can buy Gyeongju's products at the low costs. Also, Gyeongju Station is in 5-minute walking distance. This is the best place for Gyeongju bus tour. Travelers can meet each other to exchange their experiences in the Guesthouse.

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Namdanghang Port
Chungcheongnam-do(Hongseong-gun)

Namdang Port is one of the representative ports of the West Coast along with Baeksajang Port in Taean. Known for catches of prawn, cockle, flat fish, rock fish and other types of seafood, the port draws visitors all year round. You’ll often see people out scouring the shoreline of the port for cockles, which are usually enjoyed as cockle shabu shabu or chargrilled cockle, top local delicacies.In September and October, many tourists flock to the port for the Daeha (prawn) Festival. The Namdangri Daeha Festival is a chance to eat and buy fresh prawn at reasonable prices and participate in programs that celebrate the fishing community. Favorite events include an ancestral ritual to pray for a plentiful catch, a fishing boat parade, singing contests, streets markets, and a ssireum (Korean wrestling) competition.Nearby attractions include the bamboo grove of Jukdo Island (10 minutes’ away by ferry) and Yongbongsan Mt., which is only a 40 minutes’ drive. Old houses of historical figures are also located in the area and include the residences of General Choi Young of the Goryeo Dynasty, Seong Sam Mun (a scholar official of the Joseon Dynasty), and General Kim Jwa Jin and Han Yong Un (independent activists).

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Tedin Family Resort
Chungcheongnam-do(Cheonan-si)

Tedin Family Resort is the largest water park in the central region of the country, spanning 33,058 square meters within the 46,000-square-meter Huracle Resort. Equipped with more than 10 types of slides, the water park compares favorably with any other top-class water parks in Korea. The condominum also has a seven unique rooms based on different children's fairy tales.  

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Hansan Mosi
Chungcheongnam-do(Seocheon-gun)

The Hansan Mosi (Ramie Fabric) Museum (한산모시관) in Seocheon was founded to publicize Hansan ramie fabric, pass down the craft and develop its long tradition. One can view the entire ramie fabric manufacturing process, and watch as women weave ramie products on looms. Every spring, the Hansan Ramie Fabric Festival is held at the Hansan Mosi(Ramie Fabric) Museum. During the festival, visitors can weave a ramie product themselves. Also, because nearly 250 local cultural resources are on display, guests can take a look at and gain an understanding of the lifestyle and culture of Koreans of old.

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Ulsan Petroglyph Museum
Gyeongsangnam-do(Namhae-gun)

Ulsan Petroglyph Museum was established on May 30, 2008 at the entrance to Petroglyphs of Bangudae Terrace, National Treasure No. 285 in Ulju-gun. The museum is comprised of 311 exhibit materials, an exhibition hall (1,249㎡), a storage room (45.42㎡), an office room (72.96㎡), a research room (30.36㎡), and an audiovisual room (79.52㎡). The exhibition hall presents models for the petroglyphs of Bangudae and petroglyphs of Cheonjeon-ri (National Treasure No. 147), video facilities for petroglyphs, a children’s hall, and family experience facilities. Visitors can also take a look at models of petroglyphs famous from Korea and overseas in an outdoor space.

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Jeju Mihyang
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

Jeju Mihyang is located in the Jeju Jungmung Resort Complex and offers a panoramic view of the sparkling blue ocean, as well as a great view of Yeomiji Botanical Garden and Seonnyeo Bridge. It’s a great place to visit if you want to try some fresh mackerel or silver cutlass.

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Chi-ong Art Center
Gyeonggi-do(Gapyeong-gun) , Yangpyeong

Chi-ong Art Hall is a cultural complex center, established to support local artists and also citizens’ various artworks who lives in north-east of Gyeonggi-do, with Gapyeong as the central region. They operate schools that offer a variety of cultural programs such as making of earthenware, pottery, natural soap, natural dye, tea ceremony, traditional songs and samulnori. Also, they hosts exhibitions, outdoor performances, and a regular Youth Art Festival. Moreover, visitors can learn the process of how a hanok is built through the outstanding skills and knowledge acquired through over 20 years of research, as well as a whole representation of traditional hanok structure.

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Gamgok Maegoe Virgin Mary Catholic Cathedral
Chungcheongbuk-do(Eumseong-gun)

Gamgok Cathedral was founded in 1896 by Father Camillus Bouillon, who came to Korea from France directly after gaining his priesthood. The church was dedicated to the Virgin Mary due to the priest's prayers to the Blessed Mother to provide the land for the church. The church has a long history spanning over 100 years. It was reportedly used as a shelter for local citizens from North Korean soldiers returning north during the end of the Korean War. The current structure was built in 1930, designed after the Myeong-dong Cathedral in Seoul. Also on the church grounds is Maegoe Museum, originally the house of Father Bouillon, and now converted into a museum showing the history of this small, yet important Cathedral.

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Chujeon Station
Gangwon-do(Taebaek-si)

Situated in Taebaek in Gangwon-do, Chujeon Station is Korea’s highest train station at 855m above sea level. Visitors must pass through Jeongamgul, the second longest railway tunnel in Korea to arrive at Chujeon Station. This quiet, isolated station has attracted many visitors since it started operating the Fantastic Snow Flower Train tour in December 1998.Lying between Gohan Station and Taebaek Station, Chujeon Station offers the best of romantic winter scenery. During the renowned tour, visitors get off at the station and can enjoy the snowy winter or snow sledding for one hour.* Fantastic Snow Flower Train (Cheongnyangni Station/Yeongdeungpo Station -> Taebaek Station, December to February)* Fantastic Fall Foliage Train (Yeongdeungpo Station -> Chujeon Station, October to November) 

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