While Japan is very well known for its hot spring culture, it is not the only country with these natural sauna facilities; Korea also has its fair share of hot springs and spas using geothermal mineral water. To enjoy a little bit of Korean culture with a whole lot of warmth this winter, here are th

People travel for various reasons; some want to try unique foods, others are looking to experience a new culture. Whatever the reason, vacations should have one thing in common: rest! In fact, the need to relax and escape from your busy life can make retreat vacations all the more important! If you’

It takes around 6km from the city center. To reach Tui mo to, you need to get through the small alley which is difficult for passing by large size motorbike or car. Therefore, I recommend you should consider which kind of transport usingWalking through the entrance, you will be impressed by the gard

Iksan city, located in Western South Korea, only one and half hour from Seoul to Iksan by speed railway. The city is called as "The City of Jewerly", recognized by Unesco Heritage. In 2002, Iksan Jewelry Museum was established to give tourists deeper understand about jewelry and knowledge of it incl

Awon Museum & Hotel consists of a 250-years-old hanok (traditional Korean house) that was removed from Jinju in Gyeongsangnam-do and reconstructed in Oseong Village. On the first floor is Museum Gallery Café, a media art center that showcases media arts and art pieces without restriction. The second

Traveling for traditional aspects of a visiting country can be a way to enjoy traveling. Uiseong has several villages preserving Hanok, the traditional Korean housing, with traditional cultures and lifestyle of extended family. Also, aspects of Uiseong Garlic, the specialty of Uiseong is available a

By Park Hye Ri and Lee JihaePhotos = Cheong Wa Dae SarangchaeForeign visitors to Seoul from later this month can go on a walking tour along Cheonggyecheon Stream to Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae, an exhibition at the presidential office featuring Korean culture and information on former presidents.The Ko

※ Travel HighlightsYangdong Village ‘Hyandan’: Looking down the panorama of Yangdong Village at TaechungTemple Stay at Golgul Temple: Make room to your mind with Sunmu TrainingSilla Millenium Park ‘Ragun’: Enjoy the scenery with refreshmentsPanorama of ‘Hyandan’ located at the highest hill of Yangdo

Bonghwa is a county located in the innermost section of the Korean mainland. It lies on the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range just below Gangwon Province. Due to its location, Bonghwa has a cooler temperature compared to the rest of North Gyeongsang Province.While Bonghwa does not have fancy shopping cent

Gyeongsangbuk-do Tour Reporter Go Ho Jin Unmunsa Temple in Cheongdo is known to be the temple with the best autumn foliage scenery in Gyeongsangbuk-do. If you are looking for a great place to see the autumn foliage, I highly recommend Unmunsa Temple which has a great old ginkgo tree on its ground.At

Pohang is a beautiful place to visit in the summer.On this post, we will be introducing some of the popular attractions within the vicinity of the pool villas that we have introduced in our previous post.[Wolpo Beach Vicinity]GYEONGSANGBUK-DO ARBORETUMSituated 650 m above sea level, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gyeongju is one of those places in Korea where tourist can enjoy the attractions any time of the year. One of the reasons why people choose Gyeongju is the short distance between attractions. As most of you might know already know, Gyeongju is a city known for its historical value. People come to Gy

Songwoldong Donghwa Village is literally “donghwa,” a fairy-tales town. The whole town is full of themes from fairy-tales. A big rainbow-board reads “Songwoldong Donghwa Village” welcomes visitors at the entrance. Take the left-side alley, where the village begins. Numerous main characters in fairy

Heukseok Norubeol-gil Trail Location Distance/time Course Transportation Point of departure / Point of arrival Ecological Environment Trail | Heukseok Norubeol-gil Trail (Heukseok-dong, Seo-gu).As a promenade built in Norubeol that has been designated among t

Mt. Sikjangsan Forest Trail Location Distance/time Course Transportation Point of departure / Point of arrival Well-being Trail | Mt. Sikjangsan Forest Trail (Saecheon-dong, Dong-gu).You can hike up Mt. Sikjangsan, the highest mountain in Daejeon; Saecheon Pa

IntroductionA dense forest of knowledge, which consists of several research institutes, observatories, museums, and science halls, surrounds the Daedeok Science Road of Daedeok R&D Special District, which is a place where science and nature meet. Unlike other hiking paths, this road is a family-type

What is it that you can find only in traditional Korean markets, not in mega supermarkets or department stores? A bunch of freebies and extras that merchants give out of kindness. Let us immerse ourselves in the attraction of traditional markets, big and small, in Incheon, where you can expect a lot

The major mountain of Bupyeong, Gyeyangsan Mountain has a Dullegil trail around the mountain as well as a hiking course to the peak. The mountain has plenty of Buxus trees, pine trees, lilies of the valley, and bird cherries. It is widely recognized as the most eco-friendly place in Incheon.By the w

If you have trouble finding proper destination for weekends with kids,museum tour can be an answer. Here are 5 museums for you and your children.Incheon Children Science MuseumThis museum is a place where kids can understand and learn basic principle of science based on play and experiences. Every s

At the time of opening port, Incheon is a gate to influx of modern culture. Many missionaries came to Korea through Jemulpo port and thanks to their missionary works, religions spread across the nation. Incheon, as a pilgrimage, has become an often-trotted destination for religious people. Nae-dong