Korea travel information

Travel information provided by the Korea Touism Organization's TourAPI.

Tongyeong Suryuk Beach (수륙해수욕장)

Tongyeong Suryuk Beach is located on the eastern side of Mireukdo Island in Tongyeong, stretching about 550 meters along the coastline. The water is calm, shallow, and clear, making it ideal for family summer vacations. The beach is open for swimming from July to August and is equipped with convenient facilities such as restrooms and showers. Various events, including a beach volleyball tournament and a water show, are held every summer.
Gajokhwegwan (가족회관)

Gajokhwegwan is a Korean table d'hote restaurant with 36 years of tradition. Visitors can experience the charms of Jeolla Province style food that only uses fresh ingredients in season. There are both private rooms and large group seats to enjoy the meal.
Musinsa Standard Seongsu (무신사 스탠다드 성수)

Located near Seongsu-dong Café Street, this is the physical store of the online editorial shop MUSINSA. The store offers affordable, high-quality clothing aimed at young adults in their 20s, with neutral colors and minimalist designs popular among Koreans. It’s also a favorite indoor date spot for couples, providing a quick overview of the latest fashion trends.
Park Roche Resort & Wellness (파크로쉬 리조트앤웰니스)

Park Roche Resort & Wellness, run by Resort HDC, is a top-notch wellness resort in Korea. Its location boasts the clean and beautiful nature of Gangwon-do with its mountain, valleys, and waterfalls. The resort operates premium wellness programs, including expert-guided wellness programs, healthy gourmet dishes made with local ingredients, and unique healing programs amidst pristine nature.The resort won first place in the T+L Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023 hosted by the globally renowned travel magazine Travel+Leisure; and was chosen as a recommended wellness tourist destination by the Korea Tourism Organization and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It is a true companion that carefully guides you so that you can experience the best wellness journey.
Cheongju Museum of Art (청주시립미술관)

As the cultural space representing Cheongju, Cheongju Museum of Art hosts art exhibitions, lectures, music performances, and more. It features eight exhibition halls, an immersive video experience center, a VR zone, an art shop, and a cafeteria. The space showcases works by artists engaged in experimental creative activities. It also offers a variety of programs, including modern art lectures, dance performances, concerts, and special exhibitions.
Dream People Enter (드림피플엔터)

Dream People Enter is an indoor ski class facility that visitors can enjoy throughout the year with beginner and intermediate slopes and auto slope for advanced learners. The class also go on field trips to Muju Deogyusan Resort and Welli Hilli Park for ski camps and lessons. There are ski and snowboard classes for both individuals and groups. It also has facility to repair ski gears, a storage, and a ski shop.

Sightseeing

Tongyeong Ecological Forest (통영생태숲)

2024-12-20

1279 Inpyeong-dong, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Located on Cheonamsan Mountain near the southwestern sea of Tongyeong, Tongyeong Ecological Forest is full of the Hinoki cypress trees. It features a walking trail surrounded by subtropical plants, a deck path through the woods, a resting forest, a children’s forest education center, an ecological playground, and a golden oak mushroom farm. Moreover, visitors can see rabbits and deer, admire small fishing boats passing through Tongyeong Port from the observatory, and explore the forest with a guide.

Shopping

Danyang Gugyeong Traditional Market (open on dates ending in 1 and 6) (단양장 / 단양구경시장 (1, 6일))

2024-11-14

31 Dojeon 5-gil, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-422-1706

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ENHYPEN’s journey in Danyang for their show “SO SO FUN” began at this market. From the black garlic dakgangjeong (deep-fried and braised chicken) that Sunwoo eagerly anticipated on the taxi ride to the bugak (vegetable and seaweed chips) that the members couldn’t stop raving about, the market offers a delicious variety of Danyang’s local specialties.

Accommodation

Jeju901 (제주901)

2024-12-13

2977-10 1100-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-10-9469-9022

Jeju901 is an accommodation facility located at the foot of Hallasan Mountain. It gained popularity as a wellness tourist destination thanks to its proximity to nature. It consists of the Stay, a cozy accommodation space, and a vegan café serving healthy vegan foods. Guest rooms are equipped with a queen-sized bed and a bathroom, as well as a table and a small refrigerator in the living room area. The skylight near the head of the bed offers beautiful night sky views. You can feel the nature of Jeju through the large guest room window. Jeju901 operates various wellness programs, including yoga, meditation, and special 'healing' lectures, allowing participants to connect with themselves and take a break from their busy daily lives.

Culture

Forest Museum (숲박물관)

2024-12-20

3054 Misiryeong-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Forest Museum is a scenic forest path connecting the Sokcho City Museum and the National Mountain Museum. Its well-maintained trails are lined with diverse trees and flowering plants, including Asiatic liverworts, peonies, pasque flowers, bridal wreath, Flowering Cherry, and Korean Azaleas. The area is adorned with flowers blooming throughout the seasons. It also features a children's playground, a water garden, and serene rest areas with pergolas, outdoor tables, and scenic spots for relaxation.

Leisure

Hyundai Yachts (현대요트 인천)

2024-12-13

143 Wangsanmarina-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
032-710-6976

Hyundai and Cosmos Yachting Co., Ltd. is a joint venture between Hyundai Yachts Co., Ltd., the first yacht maker in South Korea, and Cosmos Yachting, a global yacht chartering company headquartered in Greece. The company offers various chartered yacht services at Wangsan Marina in Incheon and the Hangang River in Seoul. Diverse experience programs are available, including workshops, sunset yachting, wedding and proposal events, fishing tours, and yacht parties. In 2021, it was designated as a wellness tourism destination by the Incheon Tourism Organization. The company developed Yacht Nidra, a relaxation and meditation program, a first and only one in Korea. In 2023, it was also selected as a wellness tourist destination by the Korea Tourism Organization. New wellness programs are constantly being expanded and developed.