Relax in Peace at These Luxurious Korean Resorts

Perched atop a hill in Wanju County, South Korea, the Awon Museum & Hotel is a breathtaking landmark, a cultural heritage site in its own right, and a space for learning and enriching knowledge.Architect Jeon Hae Gap relocates a 250-year-old Hanok – A traditional Korean house built in the 14th century – from Gyeongsangnam-do to Wanju-gun, a rural area in northern Jeollabuk-do.The building was painstakingly demolished and then rebuilt, thanks to Hanok Made without any nails or adhesives.A concrete wing is added to the Hanok At its new location in Jeollabuk-do, it was soon transformed into the Awon Museum, featuring a gallery space and a café. This peaceful spot was featured in a video for song-and-dance phenomenon BTS and has since gained more attention than ever.

A mecca of history, culture and art, Awon also offers lodging hanok, Let visitors experience a night in a piece of history.by one inner house (main house) and nest (guest House), Hanok Unique designs blend into their natural surroundings, so they are often built in rural areas away from the hustle and bustle of the city.Rooms offer a sense of calm respite overlooking rolling countryside and mountains Hanok Nestled in between, the nearby tea room offers another way to reconnect and de-stress.

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Healing Accommodation Kosmos

A swirling structure captures the regenerating “chi” of the sun, sea, sky and sand: this is Healing Stay Kosmos, a serene retreat built within the volcanic archipelago of Ulleungdo, South Korea.

Inspired by Kosmos’ universe of the same name, architect Chanjoong Kim of The System Lab designed four planet-themed villas, connecting guests with the planets and natural elements such as fire, water, wood and gold. Despite the stark contrast to its surroundings, Healing Stay Kosmos is in harmony with its environment, with spiritual and restorative touchpoints alluding to the strength of this historic island, which emerged from volcanic activity more than 2 million years ago. The restaurant features custom oak tables crafted by local designer Jeongsup Lee, while the bar floor is made from volcanic rock to pay homage to the surrounding landscape. Outside is an infinity jacuzzi using water melted from the snow that accumulates in the Nari Basin, where guests are greeted by the endless sea.

The food is also a well-crafted homage to Ulleungdo, featuring local produce and plenty of seafood, including the island’s famous prawns and cuttlefish. Dokdo specialty island prawns are lightly steamed, served with Korean coriander oyster emulsion, salmon roe and lemon. Ulleungdo beef, another local staple, is lovingly cooked sous-vide for 40 hours at Kosmos Healing Stay, then short ribs are served with red wine demi-glace, truffle mashed potatoes and stir-fried seasonal local vegetables.

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memory maker

Sometimes the best finds are the hardest to find. Memorymaker is one such example, and modest visitors might be surprised to discover a near-brutal construction hidden deep in the mountains near Nami Island. Memorymaker, however, reflects the core journey through an ancient Korean temple, where one must pass through multiple gates and various other rooms before reaching the end of the temple. Despite this age-old approach, the room layout and interior design offers a more contemporary finish.

Each of the 12 rooms has a private terrace and Jacuzzi with sweeping views of the sweeping Jangrak Mountains, often shrouded in whimsical mist. Each accommodation space is unique, and orientation and exterior views play an important role in room layout. The unique Bukhan River and Jangrak mountains can be seen from all rooms, while some spaces even come with kitchens, outdoor spas and private pools.

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