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Songgangjungsa (푸실 (송강정사))

2024-08-01

560 , Yongma-ro, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-5230-9818

Songgang Jeongsa is a traditional Korean guesthouse near Gyeongcheondae, Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. It offers one western-style guestroom with a bed and one ondol-heated Korean-style room with no bed. The kitchen and living room are shared. The owner also runs the Traditional Food Research Association, where visitors can sample quality Korean food (reservation needed). A simple breakfast is provided, with Korean green tea. You can rent a bicycle to ride around Gyeongcheondae and the Nakdonggang River valley, and visit the Sangju Bicycle Museum. Donamseowon Confucian Academy, and Sangju Museum are within walking distance.

Hwarang Guesthouse [Korea Quality] / 화랑게스트하우스[한국관광 품질인증]

2020-09-09

136-1, Wonhyo-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-2473-8329

Hwarang Hostel is located near Daereungwon in Gyeongju.
The three-story guest house has ten rooms in all, and there are two types of rooms - double and quad. Every room is equipped with exclusive toilet and bathroom for the user’s convenience.
The atmosphere of the lobby on the first floor is very relaxing and cozy, furnished with various kinds of books including travel guides.
Communal PC and fax, refrigerator, and washing facility are available. Daereungwon ancient tombs, Cheomseongdae observatory, and Donggung & Wolji palace site are within walking distance from the guest house.
Hwarang Hostel boasts of the best location considering the transportation and tourist destinations. You can also rent a bike for 7,000 won a day.

KELIMGUNG (계림궁)

2024-08-01

932 , Poseok-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-776-8122

Gyerimgung is a comfortable hanok pension near the Oreung tombs in, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do; the name derives from Gyerim, the forest birthplace of Kim Alji who helped found the ancient Silla kingdom. The main building has four rooms and a shared kitchen, and there are two guest rooms in the yard, where barbecues can be held; reservations are required. Residents can experience traditional activities such as Gamasot cooking and Neolttwigi, and enjoy strolling in the nearby Oreung. Other nearby attractions include Banwolseong, Cheomseongdae, and Daereungwon.

Motel Susan [Korea Quality] / 수산모텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

2020-09-09

45-5, Susan 1-gil, Sonyang-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-672-7848

Susan Motel in Susanhang Port has a total of 10 rooms, most of which offer a great view of the East Sea. The Twin Room has the best view of all, and it’s one of the best places to enjoy the sunrise in comfort. All the rooms have a terrace. The "Ondol Condo Room," and "Twin Condo Room," have a kitchen where the guests can cook. Susanhang Yatch Marina is very accessible to those wishing to enjoy water sports. Susangbong Peak Observatory is just a 5-minute walk from the motel, commanding a great view of Mulchi Beach to the north and Hajodae Beach to the south. Osan Beach and Osan-ri Prehistory Museum are only 2 kilometers away from the motel as well, with Naksansa Temple and Naksan Beach a mere 15-minute ride from the motel. The motel is very conveniently located, with both Yangyang Express & Intercity Bus Terminal and Yangyang International Airport nearby.

Pungduck House

2021-04-09

20-17, Oeamminsok-gil, Songak-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-541-0023

Pungduck Old House is located in Oeam Folk Village. The name “Pungduck (or Pungdeok)” comes from the penname of Lee Taekju, the seventh-generation descendant of historical figure Lee Sajong who earned the penname “Pungdeok” while serving as the Governor of Pungdeok-gun, Gwanghae-do. The old house is “ㅁ”-shaped, with “ㄴ”-shaped building and “ㄱ”-shaped building right over it. Behind the main building is a knoll that serves as a wall of the house. Detached buildings called “sarangchae” and “byeolchae” are used as a guesthouse where guests can experience an old traditional Korean house. The "sarangchae" with area of 40㎡ has two rooms, one living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. There is a toenmaru (narrow wooden porch running along the outside of a room). The “byeolchae” has a large spacious room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. There is a low wooden bench called “pyeongsang” in front of the “sarangchae” and “byeolchae.” Pungduck Old House is also well-known for its traditional red chili paste, so it offers a Traditional Red Chili Paste Class where participants can buy or make their own red chili paste, soybean paste, and grain syrup using traditional recipes. There is a fee for participating in the class, so make a reservation when booking.

Underwind tourism farm [Korea Quality] / 바람아래관광농원 [한국관광 품질인증]

2023-04-13

13-6 , Daeya-ro, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-9252-3224

The Underwind Tourist Farm on Anmyeondo Island, Taean, Chungcheonnam-do stands amid beautiful scenery and close to Jipo Reservoir, famous for its lotus flowers. Underwind offers mazes, animal farms, outdoor swimming pools, water slides and boat fishing, and the pension is a good place to stay for couples and families with chidlren alike. Guestrooms range from 2-person 10-person rooms. The Café Under the Tree serves breakfast, brunch, and drinks.

Myeongrjaegotaek (논산 명재고택)

2024-12-23

50 , Noseongsanseong-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-735-1215

Myeongjae Old House in Nonsan, Chungcheonbuk-do, was the house of Yun Jeung, a Joseon scholar of King Sukjong’s time. The house stands open to the village without a tall gate or fence, and consists of a sarangchae (men’s house) and gotganchae (storehouse) arranged protectively around the anchae (women’s house). The sarangchae has three guest rooms and a porch offering scenic views. Bathrooms and toilets are modern and clean. There is a thatched outbuilding with sound equipment and a beam projector for meetings. Cultural experience programs offered include traditional Korean music, a tea ceremony, and natural dyeing.

Baek il heon Head House (논산 백일헌 종택)

2024-08-05

45, Jugok-gil, Sangwol-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-736-4166 / +82-10-2911-4166

The Baegilheon Head House (National Folklore Cultural Heritage No. 273) is the house that was bestowed upon General Yi Sam by King Yeongjo in recognition of his achievement in suppressing the Yi In-jwa Rebellion in 1728. King Yeongjo also granted Yi Sam the posthumous name ‘Baegilheon’. The house is composed of the munganchae (gate quarters) situated next to a tall gate, the ‘ㄷ’-shaped anchae (women’s quarters), and the ‘ㄱ’-shaped sarangchae (men’s quarters), which are configured in an overall square layout. The accommodation includes the munganchae, the araet sarang with a numaru (upper floor), and the wit sarang and the geonneotbang, each of which has a large toenmaru (a narrow wooden porch running along the outside of the building). Notably, the geonneotbang, which is connected with the daecheong (wooden floor) and has a cozy courtyard surrounded by a mud wall, was the living space for the eldest son of the family and his wife for many generations. As the house has been designated as a National Folklore Cultural Heritage, cooking in the guestrooms is strictly prohibited. However, the house provides breakfast prepared by the daughter-in-law of the head house free of charge. The toilets and shower room are situated in the back yard.

Gyeam House

2021-04-09

45, Handari-gil, Eumam-myeon, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-688-1182, +82-10-2376-8273, +82-10-3045-8273

The House of Kim Gi-hyeon (Gyeam Historic House, National Folklore Cultural Heritage 199) is a hanok with over 100 years of history that was established by renovating a nobleman’s house dating from the nineteenth century and equipping it with modern facilities. The Gyeongju Kim clan has lived in the Seosan area, a fertile stretch of land in the middle of the west coast region, for over 600 years. The house has been open to the public since 2010, and attracts many Korean and foreign guests. The owner renovated the old house by installing a modern bathroom, sink, kitchen and air-conditioning and filling it with antique furniture, and transformed it into a clean and pleasant tourist accommodation with high-class bedding in order to avoid the stereotype about hanok being uncomfortable. In particular, the kitchen has been transformed into a modern facility where guests can enjoy a cup of tea or a meal. The house is also packed with charming features including a small old well equipped with a pump, a wood-burning stove with an iron pot, and a platform for crocks of sauces and condiments. The House of Kim Gi-hyeon is home to the small Wadang (Roof Tile) Museum, which contains a collection of roof tiles ranging from the Goryeo Dynasty to the Joseon Dynasty. The friendly owners also run a ‘Wadang Rubbing Experience’ program that is popular among foreign tourists and students alike, and strive to provide all their guests with comfort and relaxation and share pleasant moments with them. The house’s courtyard reflects the beauty of each season, including flower blossoms in spring, colorful leaves in autumn, and a snowy landscape in winter.

THE SERI RESORT (더 세리 호스텔)

2024-12-23

97-17 , Beophwansang-ro 2beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-739-9966

The Seri Hostel in Jeju-do is located close to Seogwipo Intercity Bus Terminal and Jeju World Cup Stadium. The hostel offers both western-style rooms with beds and Korean-style rooms, and residents can make use of a kitchenette, swimming pool, restaurant, and a barbecue area. Massage chairs and newspaper services are also provided for residents’ wellbing and comfort. Facilities for disabled people include access ramps and accessible parking, elevators, and restrooms.

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