Geumneung Maze Park is located on Manjanggul Street in Gujwa-eup, Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. It sits right between the famous attractions Manjanggul Cave and Geumneungsa Cave, allowing visitors to easily combine trips to all three. Originally built by an American professor, the park opened to the public in 1987 and has since become one of the most...
Seongeup Folk Village is located at the foot of Hallasan Mountain on Jeju Island, and is a small village that preserves much of Korea’s traditional culture, especially the unique heritage of Jeju. Cultural heritage is the most distinctive feature of Seongeup Folk Village. Passed down through generations, it clearly reflects the original appearance and lifestyle of ancient villages to modern visitors. Stepping into the folk village, you’ll…
Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes is located at the southernmost tip of South Korea, covering an area of 18,846 hectares. The site boasts breathtaking scenery including colorful carbonate cave ceilings and ground geological formations, pitch-black lava cave walls, cone-shaped mountains made of tuff, and South Korea’s highest peak—Hallasan Mountain. Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes...
Seongbansan is one of the parasitic volcanoes on Jeju Island. A parasitic volcano refers to a small volcano formed by new lava eruptions on the mountainside or foothills of a larger volcano. There are more than 350 parasitic volcanoes on Jeju Island, centered around Hallasan Mountain. Seongbansan stands at 1,215 meters and is located at the border between Chodang-ri, Asan-eup, North Jeju County, and Nampyeon-ri, Namwon-eup, South Jeju County…
Haenyeo refers to women who dive into the sea without the aid of breathing equipment to catch seafood such as abalone, shellfish, and seaweed. Their only equipment consists of waterproof goggles, a buoyant round ball, and a net bag for collecting their catch. It is said that apart from Jeju, women engaged in this unique fishing practice can also be found in places like Japan and Russia. To preserve the haenyeo culture...
Jeju KAL Hotel Casino offers table games such as BLACKJACK, ROULETTE, BACCARAT, BIG WHEEL, and TAI-SAI, and is an exclusive casino for foreigners. Covering an area of 550 pyeong, it is the largest casino on Jeju Island and boasts the island’s most…
Opened on June 15, 2001, the National Museum of Jeju displays and preserves relics and historical documents excavated from the island—from the prehistoric era through the Joseon Dynasty. The building’s exterior features strong local Jeju characteristics, including walls made of granite and basalt bricks. The National Museum of Jeju also...
Shuiyue Peak is located in Gaoshan Village, Hankyeong-myeon, Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. It is a small peak situated in Gaoshan, the westernmost part among the many volcanic peaks of Jeju. The peak stands at an elevation of 77 meters, jutting out over the sea and adjacent to Jeju’s most expansive plain. On clear days and during sunset, the nearby waters turn…
Sarabong Park is located just over 2 kilometers east of Dongmun Rotary in Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. Thanks to its prime location and convenient transportation, it is highly popular and beloved among locals. The park sits atop a small hill with an elevation of only 143 meters, and the view of the sunset here known as “Sarabong Sunset” is one of the …
Jeju Mini Land is located in Kyorae-ri, Chodang-myeon, Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. It is a mini theme park established to enhance the quality of Jeju Island's tourism cultural offerings and enrich local tourist attractions. The park spans approximately 16,000 pyeong (about 52,800 square meters) and took five years to build. It is South Korea’s first miniature theme...
Ziplining is a new type of outdoor sport that has gained a large following not only in the United States, Europe, Australia, and other parts of the world but is also gradually expanding globally. The Jeju Zipline is located inside the Chaheeran Cave Café at the foot of Mt. Gyeryongsan in Seonyeol-ri, Chojang-myeon, Jeju City, Jeju-do, South Korea. Spanning approximately 1 kilometer, it features 4 lines…
Jeju Guande Pavilion is located on Guande Road in Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. It is a representative structure of Jeju built during the reign of King Sejong of Joseon by the pacification commissioner Soo-chung to train soldiers. The name “Guande” originates from the phrase in the Book of Rites, “The archer’s aim is to observe virtue,” which conveys the idea of maintaining a righteous mindset and cultivating noble character. The naming intention behind Guande Pavilion is to inspire people to learn the true spirit of both “civil and martial” virtues.
Halla Ecological Forest is located in the highland area at an altitude of 600 meters on the mountain near Bonggae-dong, Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea, along the side of Road 5.16. From the early 1970s to 1995, it was privately used as a pasture for cattle and horses, but it is now state-owned forest land managed by the Korea Forest Service. Halla Ecological Forest contains…
Jeju Starlight World Park is located on Seokgak Mokdong-ro in Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. It is an astronomy-themed park covering a total area of approximately 33,637 square meters. The park features facilities such as observation rooms, a 3D/4D theater, a planetarium, exhibition halls, and an outdoor plaza, along with numerous astronomical telescopes...
Jeju Glass Castle is located in Deokrimi, Hanjeong-myeon, Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. It is a glass-themed park that exudes a romantic and fantastical atmosphere. The “Glass Castle” houses six exhibition halls, showcasing over 250 exquisite glass artworks, including glass gardens, mazes, and other imaginative forms…
The Jeju Magistrate’s Office is located in Samdo 2-dong, Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. It served as the political and administrative center of Jeju Island during the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910), and has been designated as Historic Site No. 380 of South Korea. Together with other historic structures such as the Guandeongjeong Pavilion (designated National Treasure No. 322), it is recognized as an important cultural relic…
Samseonghyeol is located at 1313, Ido 1(il)-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. Adjacent to the Jeju KAL Hotel and the Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum, it consists of three mysterious caves and has been designated as South Korea’s National Historic Site No. 134. It is said that Samseonghyeol is the...
Jeju Stone Culture Park is located on Namjo Road, Chodang-ri, Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. It is a comprehensive museum and ecologically designed park. The overall construction of the park will continue until 2020, while the first phase—including the Jeju Stone Museum, Jeju Stone Culture Exhibition Hall, and traditional Jeju thatched houses—...
Seokmok Seonsaeng (Grandfather Stone) has gone by many names, but it wasn’t until 1971 when it was designated as the No. 2 Local Folklore Material that its official name was settled. Its image can be seen not only across Jeju Island but also beyond. In order to preserve this precious cultural heritage—the image of Seokmok Seonsaeng—for generations to come, the relevant authorities in Jeju specially…
Hamdeok Beach is located in Hamdeok-ri, Jocheon-eup, Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea, and is a highly popular summer destination among both locals and tourists. The beach features exceptionally clean sands, with white grains resembling white coral that make the sea appear even bluer. Additionally, the distinctive basalt coastline of Jeju is adorned with a lighthouse that guides fishermen,…