Gyeongsangbuk-do(Mungyeong-si)

Divided into four areas (Mungyeong, Gaeun, Maseong and Nongam), the Mungyeong Special Tourist Zone is a charming place to relax and experience a variety of activities in nature. Here visitors can find attractions such as the Mungyeong Hot Springs, Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park and the KBS Film Set. The Mungyeong area is home to Mungyeongsaejae, a mountain pass connecting Mungyeong City and Goesan County. During the Joseon period, Mungyeong Saejae played an important role as the gateway in and out of Gyeongsang Province. Saejae, meaning “bird pass,” refers to “a pass so high and steep that even birds find the crossing difficult.” The Mungyeongsaejae-gil road inside Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park is well developed and suitable for hikers of all ages. Here, visitors can appreciate the lush forest and the fall foliage in autumn. There are three gates along the pass: Juheulgwan, Jogokgwan, and Joryeonggwan. Collectively, they are known as Mungyeong Gwanmun (Mungyeong Gateways). Near each gateway, there are areas where hikers can stop and take a rest. There are also hiking trails leading to nearby mountains such as Juheulsan Mountain and Tanhyangsan Mountain. The nearby Mungyeong Hot Spring is perfect for unwinding after a long hike. The SBS Film Set and the Mungyeong Coal Museum are located in the Gaeun area just south of Mungyeong. Daeyasan Mountain and Yongchu Valley are located nearby and the area has plenty of accommodation facilities for tourists and hikers. Mungyeong rail bike, which departs from Gaeun Station and Gurang-ri Station, is also popular. Popular summer destinations such as Ssanyong Valley and STX Resort are located in the Nongam area. Many companies visit this place for corporate training sessions and team building activities. [Mungyeong Special Tourist Zone] Areas Covered: Area around Mungyeong-eup, Gaeun-eup, Maseong-myeon and Nongam-myeon in Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do Area size: 1,854,292㎡ Tourist Attractions: Mungyeong Hot Spring, Film Set, Mungyeong Ceramic Museum, Four Season Sledding Slope, museums, etc.


Jeollanam-do(Suncheon-si)

Sunset (Ilmol) Hanok is located in Waon Village in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province. Its proximity to Waon Beach, a famous site for sunset watching, and the unspoiled tidelands of Suncheonman Bay make the pension a great healing place. An hour-long mountain trail winds through the hills surrounding Waon Village, and a four kilometer-paved road network offers opportunities for jogging or biking. The Sunset Hanok takes the form of a ㄷ-shaped “hanok” with a grass lawn at the center. Stepping into the courtyard brings one to a view of the expansive tideland beyond the tiled clay fence and the mountains surrounding the village. There are three Korean-style floor bedding rooms and a bedroom in the house. Nangman and Haengbok, with traditional “gudeul” floor heating, offer a great view of the scenery and the sunset from the comforts of the rooms. The Sarang and Hwamok rooms use wood-fired heating, which offers great warmth during the winter season. Hwamok, in particular, is spread out between the main building and the “anchae” (inner chamber), combining a bedroom and a wide floor-heated Korean-style room suitable for large groups. All rooms in Sunset Hanok are equipped with a kitchen sink, induction stove, refrigerator, and cooking utensils, and there is also an outdoor barbeque area for guests. These features make the pension highly popular for family travelers.


Seoul(Gangdong-gu)

Located next to the Godseok Riverside Restoration Area, the Godeok-dong Ecological Preservation Area is one of the most well-maintained ecological preservation sites in Seoul. Nearby attractions include Godeokjicheon Rier, Amsa Sluice Gate, Hoan, and Hangang River Reservoir Area.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

An authentic Vietnamese restaurant with a comfortable interior, serving food made with ingredients imported from Vietnam.


Jeollanam-do(Boseong-gun)


Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si) , Ilsan

Goyang Cultural Center opened in 1984 to preserve, discover, develop and promote the tradition and culture of Goyang city. In efforts to preserve and nurture cultural values, Goyang Cultural Center holds traditional culture performances and offers educational training and lectures related to cultural art.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

A good place to visit when you want to eat hot soup. The best menu at this restaurant is shabu-shabu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Daegwallyeong, the pass that connects Gangneung-si and Pyeongchang-gun, is 832m in x_height and 13km in length. The pass is the hub of public transportation, the bridge of culture, and the border of the natural environment between Yeongdong and Yeongseo areas. This pass was used for delivering agricultural and marine products from Gangneung to Yeongseo, while local products from Yeongseo area were delivered to Gusan-ni, Seongsan-myeon. Seonbis (scholars in the Joseon Dynasty) also walked over this pass to go to Hanyang (then Capital City of the Joseon Dynasty), where gwageo (the highest-level state examination to recruit ranking officials during the Joseon Dynasty) took place. The Old Daegwallyeong Pass used to be one of the sections of Yeongdong Highway. The highway has been turned into a local road, which helped reduce the traffic along the pass. Walking or driving along the pass offers a peaceful experience with spectacular views. The Old Daegwallyeong Pass is 19.1km long. In the middle of the pass, there is a fork that divides into a route that goes down all the way (1hr 50min), and another one that goes up to Daegwallyeong Museum or Gamagol Village (2hrs 20min). The pass is an easy walk, which makes a great weekend getaway.


Gangwon-do(Samcheok-si)

Samcheok Full Moon Festival is a festival that blends Gijuldaligi, a local Samcheok-si play, together with three ancestral rites for the gods of heaven, agriculture, and the sea. The festival includes a range of traditional activities including fireworks, a celebration ceremony, gilnori (parade), pungmulnori (Korean drum performance and dance), burning daljip (bundle of twigs that is burned to bring good luck), local dialect contest, yutnori (traditional board game), ssireum (wrestling) and many more. The gijuldaligi (tug-of-war) contest has become a popular traditional activity, and is now held throughout the country. The festival is held at Expo Square, not far from cultural tourism spots including the exhibition hall of caves, Jukseoru Pavilion, Haesindang Park, and Hwanseongul Cave. * Giljuldarigi (gejuldarigi; ge means "crab") In this version of tug-of-war, participants on the either side each hold on to smaller ropes linked to a thick rope, and pull the small strings that are linked to the thick strings. Participants are divided into two groups based on where they live in proximity to Osipcheon Stream, which through downtown Samcheok. The game’s legend said that the winning village areas would receive a prosperous year, a big catch, and have luck throughout the year.


Jeollanam-do(Muan-gun)

Topmeori Beach (톱머리해수욕장) is characterized by the extremes shown at high and low tide, revealing an endless stretch of white sandy beach during low tide. Together with the dense trees of an appealing pine grove (designated for state protection) a spectacular view awaits the visitor. This beach can be reached by public transportation. The abundance of fish in the nearby seashore makes this holiday location a popular one for fishing enthusiast. There are small sushi or sashimi places lined up alongside the long beach, for those who enjoy hoe (raw fish) fresh from the sea. A local delicacy includes sweet persimmons, a popular gift item.