TRAVEL IN KOREA
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Hanok Garden in Jeonju / 전주한옥마당
80-13 , Jeonjucheondong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Jeonju Hanok Garden in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do, is a guesthouse combining traditional hanok charm with modern comfort. All guestrooms have a modern bathroom and toilet and a toenmaru wooden porch, while two rooms (Hope and Faith) have an additional inner floors attached to it. The room interiors have exposed wooden beams and hanji-covered walls and doors. From any room, guests enjoy a view of the beautiful yard with its jangdokdae jar store, flower pots and young pine trees.
Hanok Guesthouse Dongchonchae (한옥 게스트하우스 동촌재)
21-10 , Jahamun-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Dongchonjae is a hanok guesthouse in Seochon, Jongno, Seoul. The the Anchae(women's quarters) consists of four sleeping rooms and a cheongmaru lounge space, plus kitchen and toilet. (There are also shared toilets in the yard.) Cooking is not allowed, but guests are welcome to bring in prepared food. A free breakfast is provided. Guests can watch movies in the yard or main hall, and can use the refrigerator and washing machine. A guided night tour of Seoul City Wall is offered, as is a tea ceremony, and rice-cake making experience.
Hanok Pension The-Nine (한옥펜션 더나인)
87 Chunghyoseoak-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
This is a Hanok pension where all the members of 'I Live Alone' went on a trip together and stayed. The most special thing about this place is that it has a swimming pool inside. There is a shallow pool for children and two pools for adults, which can be used freely. Towels are provided and you can rent a tube to enjoy a comfortable swim. The interior is also conveniently decorated while preserving the beauty of a Hanok, and all facilities are tidy. There is also a separate barbecue area.
Hanokinn (한옥人(한옥인))
19 , Poseok-ro 1050beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
The Hanok Inn is a hotel-class traditional guesthouse in Sansu-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, which consists of 4 separate buildings. The sarangchae - a two-story hanok with a hipped roof - contains a double room and a large family room, finished with red clay and hanji paper; both rooms have toilets. The annex building is a one-storey gable-roofed hanok with a raised wooden patio where guests can drink tea and relax. In the main building there’s a hanok experience room and a friendly cafe-restaurant where breakfast is served. The hanok’s back gate gives onto an alley leading to Hwangnidan-gil, Cheomseongdae Observatory, and the Daereungwon tomb complex; this alley is a favorite photo spot.
Hanokstory (한옥이야기)
83-14 , Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Hanok Story, on Hyanggyo-gil in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do, is a hanok guesthouse that harmonizes tradition with convenience. Each room is equipped with a toilet, TV and AC, and one room has cooking facilities. In the yard is a 50-year-old persimmon tree - the house’s tutelary spirit - and a cafeteria built of cypress wood. Here visitors can enjoy tea or a free breakfast, while at weekends tea ceremonies are held (but book ahead for this).
Hanwha Resort Geoje Belvedere Wellness (한화리조트 거제 벨버디어 웰니스)
2501-40 Geojebuk-ro, Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Hanwha Resort Geoje Belvedere Wellness runs systematic programs that can help guests regain balance of mind and body, and learn to take care of their body in daily life. Its programs pursue the 3R system -- ‘Refresh Your Body, Relax Your Mind, Reset Your Lifestyle' -- derived from the first letter of each phrase. With this concept, Hanwha Resort Geoje Belvedere Wellness offer programs by combining different themes -- Energy Up, Calm & Healing, and Beauty Plus -- depending on guests' purpose, preference, and condition.
Happydream (행복드림한옥)
181-21 , Bongseoan-gil, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
Dueok Happydream Village is located in Bongseo-gol, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do - a location said to be one of the most propitious in Korea, owing to the surrounding mountains’ resemblance to the Bonghwang mythical bird. The guesthouse’s tile-roofed buildings are set in a wide grassy yard against a background of green mountains. As well as accomodation the village operates various nature and traditional culture experience programs, some of which take place at the guesthouse. The rooms are small but clean and comfy, and with the doors open offer scenic views.
Healience Seonmaeul (힐리언스 선마을)
122 , Jongjasan-gil, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
Healience Seonmaeul sits on Jongjasan Mountain in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do. It was built at 250 meters above sea level as it was inspired by the high altitude of longevity villages worldwide. In the beginning, it was developed as the first wellness center in Korea and has now become a well-aging and healing resort. The village is led by Dr. Si-hyung Lee, the most renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author in Korea. The village runs scientific and well-designed health experience programs and offers immune-boosting meal plans under the guidance of professional instructors (Lifestyle Habit Improvement team). It helps you enjoy optimum rest, which cannot be experienced in cities, by detoxing from the digital world (free from the Internet, mobile phones, and the outside world) and experiencing intentional inconvenience. There are ten manually-created, beautiful trekking courses and eco-friendly facilities here. Healience Seonmaeul was chosen as a healing tourist destination by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2011. In 2014, it was also chosen as the first privately-operated healing forest, a first in Korea. *Gifted natural environment: Located in a scenic forest at 250 meters above sea level in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do.*Top-tier team of experts: Excellent instructors, led by serotonin expert Dr. Si-hyung Lee, along with a team of fitness trainers and professional nutritionists.*Eco-friendly space: Rooms have a courtyard, and a skylight allow guests to enjoy the courtyard and see stars at night through the windows. There are ten manually created trekking courses.*Healthy natural meal: Low-sodium, healthy meals without artificial additives or trans fats.*Various additional facilities: A spa (carbonated spring), Rock Sauna, Forest Yurt (a place for meditation), and Kiva (a space for communication).*2011: Chosen as one of 'Korea’s 10 Healing Courses for Themed Tourism" by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.*2014: Chosen as the first healing forest owned by a private company, chosen by the Forest Income Division of Gangwon-do Provincial Government *2015: Chosen as a business site for a sodium reduction project by Hongcheon-gun
Healing Stay Kosmos (힐링 스테이 코스모스 리조트)
88-13, Chusan-gil, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Healing Stay Kosmos is located at the edge of a cliff next to Songgotsan Mountain in Ulleungdo Island. The exterior is in a spiral shape, reflecting the trajectories of the sun and moon. The six-vault structure, which extends outward in a spiral shape from the center of the building, is the most essential element—each of the vaults form an independent space inside. Due to the spiral shapes, the entrance to the vaults temporarily blocks the landscape outside; however, as the guest enters further into the vault, the view to the surrounding landscape gradually opens up, and each vault reveals a unique view. This allows every guest to naturally immerse themselves into the hotel’s beautiful architecture and the surrounding landscape. The hotel also observes strict hygiene and disinfection to ensure the safety and convenience of guests. The maintains the cleanliness of every room and bedding every day. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the hotel staff regularly ventilate and disinfect all facilities and a designated disinfection and quarantine manager strictly monitors the staff’s compliance with the social distancing manual. The hotel also provides a complimentary healing kit, which includes a hand sanitizer (as well as a trekking map and specialty snacks from Ulleongdo Island), to all guests.
Helios Motel (헬리오스모텔)
33 , Jangsahanghaean-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
The Helios Motel in Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, is on the northernmost part of the East Sea coast, and from it residents can watch glorious sunrises and sunsets over the ocean - hence the name Helios, the ancient Greek sun god. The motel has both western-style and Korean-style rooms - with some rooms giving views of Seoraksan Mountain - and provides an excellent laundry service. The location is convenient for downtown Sokcho, Deungdae Beach and Jangsa-dong. Nearby attractions include Yeongrang Lake, Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory, and Yeonggeumjeong Pavilion.
High1 Wellness (하이원 리조트)
424, High1-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
Meaning “first and foremost,” High1 Wellness is a comprehensive recreational resort in Gohan-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do. It is also a culture, tourism and leisure resort that consists of High1 Resort, Grand Hotel (Convention Tower), Kangwon Land Casino, Grand Hotel (Main Tower), High1 Ski, High1 C.C., Palace Hotel, Valley Condominium, Mountain Condominium, etc. The ski resort offers a 4.2 kilometer-long slope for beginners that runs from the summit of Jijangsan Mountain (1,345 meters above sea level), located at the base of Baegunsan Mountain. A total of 18 slopes, three gondolas, and seven lifts closely interconnect the ski resort like a web. The two hotels and three condominiums have a total of 1,577 guest rooms. Furthermore, the resort's various convenient facilities are beloved by both local and foreign tourists, such as an 18-hole golf course and Unamjeong, a traditional Korean restaurant. High1 Wellness (234 kilometers from Seoul) boasts improved accessibility as it can be reached within a 3-hour drive from the Seoul metropolitan area thanks to the improved transportation and road network as well as the expansion of Yeongdong Expressway into four lanes. There are several nearby tourist destinations: Jeongseon Rail Bike; Arari Village; Auraji Lake; Gariwangsan Recreational Forest; Jeongseon 5-day Market; Mindungsan Mountain with beautiful silver grass fields; the Donggang River well-known for rafting; the Sogeumgang River in Jeongseon, which is adorned with red foliage in autumn; and Hwaamdonggul Cave where a gold mine and natural stalactites are found.
HILAND HOTEL (하이랜드호텔)
6626-26 , Gangwonnam-ro, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
The Highland Hotel, located at the entrance of High1 Resort in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do, offers visitors to the Gohan area cost-efficient accommodation and is a favorite with winter skiers. The hotel offers a choice between ondol rooms and bedrooms; both are large and comfortable. Guests can use the restaurant on the first floor. Both the High1 Golf Course and Gangwon Land Casino are close by. Nearby visitor attractions include Jeongamsa Temple (one of the 5 Korean temples housing physical remains of the Buddha) - just 8 to 15 minutes away by car; Manhangjae Mountain; and Samtan Art Mine, an art theme-park inside an abandoned coal mine.
Hill (모텔힐)
43-12 , Bangdong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Motel Hill in Gangneung, Gangwon-do, is a six-floor white-painted motel whose guest rooms offer views of the East Sea. A promenade leads from the accommodation to Sacheon Beach, so residents can contemplate the ocean while taking their morning walk. The motel is 10 minutes away from downtown Gangneung, and nearby tourist attractions incude Gyeongpo Beach, Jumunjin Beach, Ojukheon, and the Geumgang River. The motel parking lot is big enough for tour buses.
Hillhouse Hotel / 힐하우스 호텔
42 , Sogong-ro 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Hill House Hotel is a business hotel at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Seoul. Free internet is available in all rooms, and there is a shared microwave on the first floor. A free luggage storage service is provided for customers’ convenience. Nearby transport links include Hoehyeon subway station, Seoul Station, and Myeongdong subway station, so this is a good base for exploring downtown Seoul. Namsan Park, N Seoul Tower and Namdaemun Market are all within walking distance.
HILLSIDE HOTEL / 힐사이드호텔
160 , Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
Hillside Hotel in Busan is about 7 minutes by car from Busan Station, making it super-convenient for those arriving by train. Rooms are modern and comfortable, bedding is cozy and toilets are clean. A simple breakfast is provided free of charge, and there’s a convenience store on the hotel’s 1st floor. For those wanting to explore Busan, Yongdusan Park, Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, Jagalchi Market, PIFF Street, and the Movie Experience Museum are 5-7 minutes away by car.
Hinokijam 1 (히노키잠(1호점))
54-1, Guyeong 6-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
Hinokijam Guesthouse is a two-story traditional Japanese wooden house located on the Modern Culture and History Street of Gunsan, where you can experience the atmosphere and history of modern Japanese culture in Korea. Guests staying at the guesthouse are mostly travelers, and the room rates are reasonable, so it is a cost-effective option. There are 7 guest rooms, ranging from two-person rooms to eight-person rooms. Guest rooms for four or more people have beds depending on the room, and all bathrooms are inside the room. All rooms, with the exception of the Haetnimbang room, are charged per person. Breakfast includes toast and beverages.
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