Two Chinese leave for a luxurious trip to the Hilton Namhae Golf and Spa Resort

Two Chinese leave for a luxurious trip to the Hilton Namhae Golf and Spa Resort Living in a different county away from your family is harder than it may sound, especially when you're barely informed of the fun activities in your new home.  Reporters from the Digital Chosun recently followed 25-year-old Wang, a Chinese who have been studying here for three years, and her close friend, 양씨, on their trip to Namhae, Gyeongnam.  Also known as Korea's Maldives, Namhae is worldly recognized for its Hilton Namhae Golf and Spa Resort, and the two Chinese students left just for that.   <The Hilton Namhae Golf and Spa Resort, located in the heart of "Korea's Maldives," Namhae, Gyeongnam.> As soon as they arrived at the resort, Wang and Yang shrieked out of delight as they first laid eyes upon the castle-like buildings. Once they stepped inside the main building and walked towards the first desk, a Chinese guide provided information on rooms and services.  "Language barrier was the hardest to overcome while traveling in Korea, but I feel so relaxed here hearing my own language," said Wang.  <Wang and Yang listen to Chinese instructions at the front desk.> Gyeongnam's finest resort comes with 150 suits and 20 grand villas, all that guarantees a peerless view of the South Sea. Every room in the resort has what it's called an ocean view.  <The South Sea, seen from a room at the resort.> The 2-story grand villa has a modern design and comes with four bedrooms and restrooms, two living rooms, a swimming pool and a garden.  After booking a grand villa and taking a look around, Wang said, "Having a swimming pool on the first floor, I feel like I'm floating on water. I can't wait to bring all Chinese friends next time and open a small party here." <Wang and Yang smile at their balcony while getting sprinkled with snow.> After un-packing their luggage, the two set off for a tour around the golf course. The resort provides tours around the field even for those who don't or are not planning to play the sport.  <The Hilton Namhae Golf and Spa Resort is the country's first sea-side golf resort.> Golf only gets more thrilling when you have the ocean sprawled all around you, like at the Hilton Namhae Golf and Spa Resort.  "I've been to a sea-side golf course once with my dad in China," said Yang. "But now that I see mountains in my view here, I think my dad would absolutely fall in love with this place." <Traditional Korean foodstuffs are served at a restaurant called Breeze.> The clock struck 2 p.m. when the two finished their golf tour, and not having eaten their lunch, they rushed into the resort for mid-day bite. Among the six restaurants and bars at the resort, the two chose to eat seafood at Breeze, while facing the sparkling sea.  <Wang and Yang enjoy a massage at the spa.> After their meals, the two went to Spa Oasis for a full massage, including a foot bath using what they call a "milk bath soak." The programs made full use of Korean-style spas, best known for charming wash products and delicate rubs.  <A Lounge, a book cafe across the front desk.> The next stop was A Lounge, where they drank citrus tea and ate walnut pie for a relax. Pop music filled the air as they went along with their ritual girl-talk.  <The sunset seen from the Hilton Namhae Golf and Spa Resort.> ※ Tour information  Established in October 2006, the Hilton Namhae Golf and Spa Resort is a globally renowned resort that has been recognized by the World Travel Awards for five consecutive years to be Korea's best resort and best golf resort.  The resort hotel also provides room services for pets.  Homepage: www.hiltonnamhae.com Address: 35-5 San Deokwol-ri, Nam-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongnam Contact / Fax: (055) 860-0100 / (055)860-0225