Jeollanam-do(Wando-gun)

Created in 1991, Wando Arboretum is the only warm temperate forest in Korea where only 15% of the landscape is considered a warm temperate region. Wando Arboretum is home to a broadleaf evergreen tree forest that has high medicinal value, covers an area of 200 ㏊ (2,000,000㎡), and is home to 709 species of rare warm temperate plants such as goodyera, calanthe striata, and cephalanthera falcata.There are 30 special gardens for each different plant life, a green house, an observation path, and an observatory. At the observatory, visitors can enjoy the view of Dadohaehaesang National Park and Namdo. The observatory offers an opportunity to educate visitors on nature and the  environment and allows them to take a rest during their visit.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Yeongdong-gun)

Songcheon Garden is famous for its stunning eco-friendly harmony of the resturant building with the geographic surroundings. This image is created by a lot of fountains and water falls made from the valley of Bakdalsan Mountain. The wooden house build with Japanese cedar offers a pleasant atmosphere. Also, a fishery in the restaurant using a mix of clean underground water and natural streams gives a fresh taste to the freshwater fish. Sliced raw freshwater and spicy fish stew are the main menus. The maeuntang (spicy fish stew) features a savory taste with green onion, garlic, and vegetables along with doenjang (soybean paste) and gochujang (Korean chili paste).


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

Garosugil Homestay, located in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, is a domestic-style guest house. The owner, who worked as a Japanese interpreter for 37 years, established the guest house after his/her daughter’s marriage, offering guests the highest level of comfort and an excellent standard of communication in Japanese. It has a communal kitchen equipped with various cooking utensils including a variety of plates and bowls that are suitable for different dishes. All the bedding is cotton. As used bedding will be washed and ironed perfectly, the guest house only accepts guests for a minimum of two nights. Garosu-gil Road, which is a hotspot among young people in Seoul, is only three minutes’ walk away from the guest house. In addition, it offers easy access to public transportation as it is only five minutes from the nearest bus stop and seven minutes from the nearest subway station by foot. Room B, which is slightly larger than Room A, has an extended terrace.


Busan(Jung-gu)

Yeongbingwan is a traditional Han-jeongsik (Korean Table d'hote) restaurant that has been in operation for over 30 years.


Jeollanam-do(Suncheon-si)

Nakan Folk Village is comprised of 200 thatched houses with residents who do farming for their living. The village remains the way it looked back in Joseon Dynasty and was designated as a historical site No. 302. The Nakan Folk Festival is a representative festival in the village, where traditional and contemporary meet. The festival includes buchae-chum (dance with a fan), gukak performance, royal guard changing ceremonies, an historical impersonation of Im Gyeong-eop (a prominent Korean general during the Joseon Dynasty), and many other activities that one can feel the life of the olden days.


Busan(Suyeong-gu)

Sujeonggung (Waterstone) has specialized in raw fish cuisine for over 35 years. With its representative food, raw fish caught from the sea, the restaurant serves various qualified foods and service. Nestled at the edge of Gwangalli, visitors can enjoy the beautiful view including Gwangandaegyo Bridge which was newly constructed and moved to its current area in May 2006. The restaurant features naturally decorated interior with wonderful surroundings.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Located in Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Charm Hanok Guesthouse is traditional Korean house-style accommodations built over 100 years ago. While it keeps the original features of the house such as ondol (room with Korean floor heating system), yard, garden, and gate, the toilets and kitchen equipment were renovated for the convenience of guests. The guesthouse has a total of four rooms –family room with double-deck bed, triple room, and two double rooms. The subtle lighting from the hanji (Korean paper) lamp renders a calm atmosphere to the room. It has a communal bathroom divided into men’s and women’s and a communal kitchen that allows guests to cook and eat simple food. It offers easy access to surrounding tourist attractions and shopping area in Jongno and Jung-gu. In addition, guests can easily use public transportation since it is close to the Jongno 3-ga station and bus stop. All the staff can speak English to provide information about accommodations and tourism.


Busan(Geumjeong-gu)

Ever since its opening on October 10 1998, Busan Sangnam International House has served as a major venue for local and international academic exchange at the Pusan National University. It was named after the former chairman of the LG Group former chairman, Gu Ja kyung (penname ‘Sangnam’) who invested 3 billion won in the construction of the building in 1994. The building (B1-8F) occupies an impressive 7,012 square meters and has a large main conference room, several banquet halls, and mid and small-sized meeting rooms for local and international academic events. The restaurant offers Korean, Western and Japanese food for visiting participants and there are even some guestrooms from long-term visitors attending seminars and conferences. Residence rooms and suite rooms are equipped with a kitchen and internet access, enabling guests to cook simple meals for themselves and do work while away from home. The 8 large and small banquet rooms are equipped with the latest facilities and are the perfect venue for academic seminars, conferences, weddings, receptions, engagement ceremonies, 60th birthday parties, and 1st birthday parties. ‘Hyowon Hall’ in particular has all the facilities necessary to make your dream wedding come true.


Jeollabuk-do(Jeongeup-si)

Located near the entrance of Mt. Naejansan, Haneulgwa Sonamu is the best, Western-style family restaurant in Jeongeup. Serving some fine Western dishes, it is the best choice for tourists during the fall. Dining with the grand view of autumn tinted Mt. Naejangsan is just a great way to forget about the tensions of city life. The garden, in the addition to its natural view, is beautifully arranged with historic pine trees and some 30 or more rabbits. First-rate food, sophisticated service and a neat atmosphere are some other reasons to visit.


Chungcheongnam-do(Yesan-gun)

Goodstay Grand(located in Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do) is a simple and cozy motel that prides itself on customer service and cleanliness. There are two types of rooms available at the motel: Korean-style rooms, with floor mats and ondol, and Western-style rooms with a bed(s). Though rooms are not large, the hotel provides basic amenities and convenient services such as a business room with internet access.Nearby tourist attractions include the house and memorial hall of Kim Jeong-hui (a.k.a. Chusa), the Yeosaul Holy Ground, Hyangcheonsa Temple, World Flower Park, Paradise Spa, the Good Brotherhood Monument, Chunguisa Temple, and Resom Spa Castle. The motel is only 2-3 minutes away from Yesan Sinryewon Station and a bus terminal, making it easy to get to and from the hotel and travel around the surrounding area.