Seoul(Jung-gu)

'Soo Guesthouse located in Namsan-dong, Jung-gu is a two-story house transformed into a guesthouse. The biggest advantage of staying at this guesthouse is its location, which is right in the middle of downtown Seoul. Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market, and N Seoul Tower are all within walking distance. It's also a mere 2-3 minutes away from a subway station and the bus stop on foot. There are pictures on both exterior and interior walls, painted by the owner of the guesthouse. All the seven guestrooms look different from each other. There are many pretty accessories on each step of the stairway. It's a great place to stay for both tourists and business travelers.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Yeongju-si)

In search of a great place to build a Buddhist Temple invoking national security, Great Monk Uisang travelled around the country and reached this place. He built a small thatched hut here for a temporary stay and continued his search. Finally, he found a perfect place and built Buseoksa Temple. He also set up another temple in the site where his small thatched hut was and called it Choamsa Temple. Choamsa Temple is located below the valley in the south of Gungmangbong Peak of Sobaeksan Mountain. After the Korean War, the temple building had to be rebuilt, but it managed to preserve some of Provincial Tangible Cultural Asset including Samcheung Seoktap (a three-storied stone pagoda; Tangible Cultural Property 126), Dongbudo (East Stupa; Tangible Cultural Property 128) and Seobudo (West Stupa; Tangible Cultural Property 129). * Jukgyegugok Valley The valley stretching from Baejeom-ni to Choamsa Temple is called Jukgyegugok which Sobaeksan Mountain surrounds like a folding screen. Near the valley, one can find famous tourist attractions such as the Sosuseowon Confucian Academy and Buseoksa Temple. Toegye Yi Hwang came up with the name Jukgyegugok inspired by the fantastic scenery of the valley and the beautiful sound of the flowing water.


Gangwon-do(Hongcheon-gun)

Located in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do Province, Namusae is a hanok-style pension that was built in 2011. It is surrounded by beautiful scenery and boasts a panoramic view of Palbongsan Mountain from the front of the building and the Hongcheongang River below. It consists of various types of independent and convenient hanok buildings, including rooms equipped with the Korean style of floor heating system (ondol), rooms with beds, a modern-style kitchen, and high ceilings. The pension’s buildings were constructed with pine wood from Unduryeong Hill at Gyebangsan Mountain, while the interiors were made with natural red clay, charcoal and pyroligneous liquor. Guests can enjoy diverse leisure activities as the pension is adjacent to the famous resort Vivaldi Park (10 minutes’ drive).


Busan(Haeundae-gu)

Located in Dalmajigogae, Soksiwonhan Daegutang specializes in one dish, daegu-tang (codfish soup).


Jeollanam-do(Gangjin-gun)

'Dahyang Sochuk is a traditional Korean guesthouse located near the entrance to Dasan Chodang (Dasan Jeong Yakyong Historical Site) in Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do. The guesthouse is like a folk museum where guests get to see the items that Korean ancestors actually used. One of the advantages of staying at Dahyang Sochuk is that you can have all the green tea you want because there are wild green tea plants growing around the building. The areas around the guesthouses are decorated with unique bonsai trees and flowers all seasons for the guests to enjoy. All the rooms are coated with red clay and furnished with naturally dyed linens, both of which are healthy for the body while very smooth to the touch and aromatic. Right before winter, an array of potted chrysanthemums is placed along the entranceway, making you forget the cold weather for a moment. All in all, it’s a great place to stay and relax amid nature.


Gangwon-do(Yeongwol-gun)

Seogang River flows gently from Seonam Village in Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do, around Cheongnyeongpo Cape, and into Namhangang River. It is inhabited by fresh water fish, otters, mergansers and mandarin ducks. Meanwhile, Seonam Village is famous for its shape resembling the Korean Peninsula. Nearby tourist attractions include Seonam Hermitage, Seondol Rock, Cheongnyeongpo Cape, Dangmeoru, and Gwallanjeong Pavilion.