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Sajik Forest of Light (사직 빛의 숲)

2024-12-11

49 Sajik-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

Located within Sajik Park, the Forest of Light is a popular night view spot with a fantastic media art that incorporates historical themes of Gwangju. The space features a combination of lighting, video, and music to create multimedia contents, offering a variety of experiences and attractions through interactive art that responds to people's movements. The observation tower hosts a light show, and visitors can enjoy video contents through an AR telescope.

Zipper House (여행자의 집)

2024-12-11

137-17 Donggyecheon-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Zipper House is a multi-purpose cultural space that provides tourists with tourism information and convenient facilities, hosting various events and programs. The two-story building, adorned by a large red ribbon, features a gift shop selling souvenirs of Gwangju and Dong-gu, a campsite-like lounge and terrace, and a snack bar offering refreshments such as toast and coffee.

Jeonnam Area Environmental Disease Prevention Management Center (전남권 환경성질환 예방관리센터)

2024-12-11

329-126 Daesan-gil, Ungchi-myeon, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do

The Jeonnam Area Environmental Disease Prevention Management Center is an eco-friendly healing center developed in Jeollanam-do to prevent and manage environmental diseases, which have been gradually rising due to various environmental factors such as global warming, industrialization, westernized dietary lifestyle, etc. 
The center runs educational programs to provide information and enhance understanding of environmental diseases (e.g., atopic dermatitis). s also run experience programs for children to learn while playing, and customized programs to prevent environmental diseases and promote health. Additionally, a meditation room made of eco-friendly materials, a green-tea bath, a red clay and elvan stone jjimjilbang (Korean sauna), an oxygen room, and an accommodation facility are available.

Wando Marine Healing Center (완도해양치유센터)

2024-12-10

100 Haeyangchiyu-gil, Sinji-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-7675~6

Wando Marine Healing Center is the first marine therapy facility in Korea. It has 16 types of therapy facilities utilizing seawater, mud, and marine algae. There are five programs on the first floor, such as the Thalasso Pool, Mud Therapy, Marine Algae Bubble Therapy, and the Seawater Mist. On the second floor, the center runs wet therapy programs (steam shower, marine algae bath, wet therapy using seawater) and dry therapy programs themed around stimulating the five senses using colors, sound, music, scents, and stones.

Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk (여용국 한방스파)

2024-12-10

60 Seokchonhosu-ro 12-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-412-0100

Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk was created under the philosophy of "a woman taking care of her face is akin to a king running a country." It was inspired by the ancient Korean novel titled "Yeoyonggukjeon" written by Ahn Jeong-bok from the Joseon Dynasty. Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk understands that people have different body types, therefore applying the same massage method or medicinal herb to everyone will not always have the same effect. Different medicinal herbs and massage techniques should be applied according to one's body type. 

Shil Land (쉴랜드)

2024-12-10

427-128 Indeok-ro, Ingye-myeon, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-650-1527

The word "shil", in Shil Land, is an acronym for Sustainable Health in Life, meaning a space that helps visitors live a sustainable, healthy life. The construction of the area began in 2007, and it opened on December 24, 2010. The center spans 493,189 square meters (250 meters above sea level) and operates various training and experience programs themed around health, recreation, and healing. Recently, the center became widely known as a wellness tourist destination, sought after by people of all ages (including children) for healing, leisurely hours, therapy, and rest. Facilities in Shil Land include the main building, the Sunchang Experience Science Museum of Health and Longevity, Shil Studio, the Meditation Hall, the multi-purpose sports facility, the accommodation building, bungalows, the Health and Recreation Experience Facility, the Medicinal Herb Experience Center, the Hinoki Cypress Forest Trail, and Healing Park. Educational programs consist of a healthy diet program, a therapeutic training program, a wellness program, and others.

Jewon Haneul (제원 하늘농원)

2024-12-11

72-5 Daeheulbuk-gil, Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Jewon Haneul, spanning 26,046 square meters, has open fields and greenhouse facilities for tangerines. It is certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs for non-pesticide farming, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and low-carbon practices. The farm grows various citrus fruits throughout the year. Green tangerines are harvested from August to September, field-grown tangerines in October, and Hwanggeumhyang, Redhyang, and Cheonhyehyang varieties from December to February. From the end of April until early May, the farm is adorned with tangerine flowers. It operates various food therapy programs, such as making tangerine marmalade, tangerine cakes, green tangerine syrup, and summer tangerine syrup, depending on the season. In addition, it provides sound therapy programs like singing bowl meditation in the tangerine orchard and making glass wind chimes attached with a wish tag. As such, the farm has become a space for relaxation and rest for those with exhausted minds and bodies.

Lee Moon Won Korean Medicine Clinic (이문원한의원)

2024-12-11

33 Seolleung-ro 132-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-511-1079

Olivine Spa (올리바인 스파)

2024-12-10

4-1 Tongil-ro 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Chosen as one of the 25 recommended wellness tourist destinations by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, Olivine Spa operates a luxury spa and a beauty & slimming center in downtown. The spa also provides professional pre-natal and post-natal massage, body shape care, and various beauty programs in partnership with Seran General Hospital and Olivium (a postpartum care center). Olivine Spa provides massages by top-tier therapists in the industry who will relieve fatigue and eliminate toxins accumulated through daily life. They will help your body become healthier and more balanced, ensuring customer satisfaction. Furthermore, Olivine Spa uses Swiss premium brands Les Nouvels Aroma and Darphin in their programs. Its beauty & slimming center provides customized consulting and various beauty-related medical programs in partnership with medical staff at Seran General Hospital.

Edenhills Beauty Healing Park (에덴힐스 뷰티&힐링파크)

2024-12-10

76-64 Waryong-ro 126beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-633-9766

If you're looking for a beauty theme park, Edenhills Beauty Healing Park is the place to visit!
This brand experience space was created by C&B Bio, a natural ingredients & cosmetics manufacturer based in Hongseong, Chungcheongnam-do. At this beauty and healing park surrounded by trees, flowers, and forests, you can enjoy leisurely and calm moments away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Experience the various products and programs for healthier-looking skin.