Gyeongsangnam-do(Gimhae-si)


Incheon(Ganghwa-gun)

Seoksumun is a floodgate on the Dongnakcheon Stream, which flows through the town of Ganghwa-eup. The floodgate was built in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong’s reign during the Joseon Period) and it is connected to the inner walls of the Ganghwasanseong Fortress. It is an arched structure with a design of three rainbows coming together. Made of granite, the floodgate measures 18.2 meters in length and 2.7 meters in x_height, while the arches are 1.7 meters tall, and 3 meters wide.


Gyeonggi-do(Yongin-si) , Yongin

Sejoong Museum consists of 14 exhibition chambers (1 indoor and 13 outdoor exhibition venues) and over 10,000 stone sculptures excavated from across the nation.Main types of statues include: stone Mun/Muin Seok (generals/scholars) that guard the spirits of the deceased at the graveyard; the comical Seoksu, which protect the King’s tomb; Jangseung & Beoksu, guardian spirits that prevent evil spirits and enemies from invading the village; Sotdae that are tall enough to look out for the safety of a village; Mangbuseok (faithful wife stone), a legendary faithful wife who became a stone after waiting and waiting for her never-returning husband; Dongjaseok, a cute child monk that grabs the eyes of passersby; Dol Hareubang, a symbolic stone sculpture of Jeju Island; and Hyojaseok, which commemorates a filial son.Other pieces include Buddhist relics such as stone pagodas and lamps, a horse-pulled millstone, well stones, stone pots, and other daily items used by Koreans from ancient times.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Mungyeong-si)

STX Resort is a luxurious, European-style resort decorated with elegant landscaping and stone accents, located in the heart of nature.Rooms are designed to create an up-scale retreat from hectic urban living, but for those who need to do business, there are a number of large auditoriums and conference rooms equipped with all the latest technology. The Pine Hall, equipped with an advanced Dolby surround sound system along with simultaneous interpretation facilities, can house up to 500 visitors, making it ideal for seminars, workshops, and international meetings.For more leisure purposes, guests can make reservation at the Grand Ballroom, a banquet hall with state-of-the-art visual and audio equipment and lighting systems. The Grand Ballroom is also one of the social centers of the resort and is the venue for a wide range of elegant events (such as conferences, banquets, weddings, and lecture series).Other amenities include restaurants, cafeterias, wine bars, a fitness center, and Spa Santorini. Near the resort are outstanding historic sites, cultural heritages, outdoor sports facilities, and filmmaking spots, along with a myriad of natural treasures such as: Mungyeong Saejae, Mungyeong Rail Bike Trail, Yongchu Valley, Flying Land, and Mt. Songni. 


Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

Haebeach Motel is located upon a vista that commands a scenic view of the ocean and the surrounding area. The fresh and well-maintained guestrooms are tastefully, but uniquely decorated with each room boasting its own distinct interior. Services are available in English, Japanese, and Chinese and even include optional tours to nearby attractions such as Hyangiram Hermitage, Dolsan Park, Odongdo Island, Ocean Park, Heungguksa Temple, Geobukseon Park, and Jasan Park.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Jeongdongjin Station is a small-sized station built on November 8, 1962. The area around the station gained popularity as a filming site of the drama “Sandglass” and is also widely famous for its sunrise view.


Incheon(Ongjin-gun)

Recently, the government announced its plan to designate part of Guleopdo Island as a natural monument. This island, located to the southwest of Deokjeokdo Island in Incheon, is indeed a beautiful island, boasting unique coastal landscape formed by strong tides, waves, and wind. Though there are numerous islands near Deokjeokdo, Guleopdo Island boasts such splendid beauty that it is said to be unmatched by any of the other islands in the West Sea. The island has been the dream of resort developers for years. The north beach of Guleopdo, Seondanyeo (near Baekado) and Jaraseom boast oddly-formed rocks and an exquisite coastal landscape. It’s a prime spot for fishing enthusiasts and is known for its abundance of flatfish, rock trout, and soft clams. Just fifteen minutes to the west of the dock facility in Guleopdo is Mokgimi Beach (a costal sand dune) that has a unique elephant-shape because of the rocks that were carried there by strong waves. Other rocks have fallen down from the nearby cliffs. Along the coast, there is also a beautiful white sandy beach that stretches over 600m. Not well-known to tourists as of yet, this beach is a great spot to enjoy calm, relaxed summer vacations.


Daegu(Jung-gu)

Bongsan Cultural Center is a comprehensive culture & arts complex located on Bongsan Culture Street in downtown Daegu. The center serves to satisfy the cultural desire of Daegu citizens and promote their emotional development. It aims to contribute to the development of traditional culture and local art in addition to providing opportunities for healthy recreational activities and lifelong education related to culture and arts. The center has five modern exhibition halls (Exhibition Hall No. 1-4 and Art Space) and two performance halls (Gaon Hall with 442 seats, and Space Raon with 90 seats). As the center is located near Banwoldang Station (Daegu Subway Line 1), it is easily accessible by public transportation.


Chungcheongnam-do()

Sanjang Garden is a Korean barbecue restaurant specializing in dwaeji galbi (marinated pork ribs), which is grilled over sutbul (hot charcoal). A popular side dish menu item is the dongchimi guksu (noodle with watery radish kimchi) that goes well with galbi.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Seongyojang House was built by Yi Nae-beon (pen-name: Mugyeong), an 11th-generation descendant of Grand Prince Hyoryeong (the elder brother of King Sejong the Great), and has been repaired and extended numerous times over the last ten generations. The house is composed of a variety of rooms and buildings of different sizes, and there are twelve gates between its many buildings, which include 3 ‘Byeoldang’ rooms (Dong, Seo, and Oe), Sarangchae, Jungsarang, Haengangchae, and Sadang. Seongyojang House is well known as one of the largest and greatest houses in Korea in terms of the number and size of its buildings and its total land area among houses built at that time. Interestingly, Seongyojang was built to such a great size due to the influence of the classical poem Gwandongbyeolgok (about the Beautiful Scenery of Gwandong, present-day Gangwon-do, in 1580) written by Jeong Cheol (1536-1593, pen-name: Songgang). Because of the popularity of this poem, a cultural trend emerged in which noblemen of the late Joseon Dynasty felt compelled to visit the Gwandong (present-day Gangwon-do) area at least once in their lifetime, and Seongyojang was a must-see attraction. The house experienced a crisis when only three people were staying in this vast building. However, the director of the house, Lee Kang-baek, strived to save his ancestors’ invaluable heritage and finally received the necessary administrative support. Thanks to that, all the toilets and shower facilities were modernized, and Seongyojang House now offers both the beauty of a traditional hanok building and convenient modern facilities for all its guests. Seongyojang has many wonderful structures including Hwallaejeong Pavilion, one of its most charming structures; Yeolhwadang, which was given as a gift to the Russian Consulate; Yeonjidang, which was built in an elegant style; and Seobyeoldang. In particular, the signboard of Hwallaejeong was changed and rewritten regularly by members of the Joseon literati who stayed in the house. The most famous version of the signboard was written by Gim Jeong-hui (1786-1856, pen-name: Chusa).