Seogwipo Penguin Swimming Festival (서귀포 겨울바다펭귄수영대회)

11.1Km 13601 2019-12-06

3039, Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
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Seogwipo-si is home to warm winter at the southernmost point of Jeju Island and holds the Seogwipo Penguin Swimming Festival to welcome each new year.

The festival aims to ring in the new year through boot camp activities making it an unusual festival that people really enjoy.

Jungmun Beach, one of the most popular beaches on Jeju Island, is the festival venue and there will be various programs and exciting activities.

Okdom Sikdang (옥돔식당)

11.2Km 86 2021-03-24

62, Sinyeong-ro 36beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-794-8833

This is a place to make Kalguksu (chopped noodle soup) with broth brewed with Bomal (top shells). This restaurant's signature menu is noodle soup with brown turban Shell. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do.

Manseon Sikdang (만선식당)

11.3Km 37 2021-03-24

44, Hamohanggu-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-794-6300

It is a mackerel sashimi specialty store that has been run for 15 years. This Seafood restaurant is located in Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do. The representative menu is sliced raw mackerel.

Ssangyonggul Cave (Hallim Park) (쌍용굴 (한림공원))

11.3Km 23189 2022-09-13

300, Hallim-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-796-0001

Ssangyonggul Cave, a designated Natural Monument, is one of the representative lava tubes of Jeju Island along with Hwanggeumgul, Socheongul, and Manjanggul caves. The cave measures approximately 400 meters in length, 6 meters in x_width, and 3 meters in x_height. It is thought to have been created by lava that erupted from Hallasan Mountain some 25 million years ago.

One of the unique features of this particular cave is that it has features of both a lava tube and a limestone cave. The entire area surrounding the cave is a huge stratum of seashells and sand, while the interior is a mystical mix of stalactites and stalagmites. Lime covers the cave walls in a series of natural swirls and streaks, bringing to mind the strokes of an abstract painting. Since the cave stays at a constant 17-18℃ throughout the year, it’s a welcome escape from the heat in the summer and a great place to warm up in the winter.

The cave gets its name from its two branches, which are said to look like the paths of two dragons (‘Ssangyong’ meaning ‘two dragons’ in Korean). It is thought that Ssangyonggul Cave and Hyeopjaegul Cave were once one cave since the second entrance of Ssangyonggul Cave is so close to the end of Hyeopjaegul Cave.

Miyeongine Sikdang (미영이네식당)

11.3Km 66 2024-03-12

42 Hamohanggu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-792-0077

Miyeongine Sikdang specializes in sliced raw mackerel and is located in Moseulpo Port. Its signature dish is the fresh sliced raw mackerel caught locally in Jeju. In addition to sliced raw mackerel, they also offer godeungeo gui (grilled mackerel) and godeungeo maleuntang (clear mackerel soup). The godeungeo hoe (sliced raw mackerel) is especially delightful when paired with a variety of tasty side dishes. Nearby attractions include Hamo Beach, Songaksan Mountain, and Gapado Island.

Hallim Park (한림공원)

11.4Km 100735 2023-03-13

300, Hallim-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-796-0001

Hallim Park is one of the most popular tourist spots on Jeju Island, located approximately 33 kilometers west of Jeju-si and Hallasan Mountain along the beach in Hallim-eup. It faces the pleasant scenery of Biyangdo Island, Hyeopjae Beach, and Geumneung Beach. The park was established in early 1971 on barren land with the importation of tons of earth and the planting of assorted subtropical plants.

Hallim Park, reaching almost 100 thousand square meters, has a variety of gardens that can be enjoyed in any season. Visitors can enjoy Palm Tree Road, Jeju Stone and Bonsai Garden, Water Garden, Subtropical Botanic Garden, and much more. The most famous tourist sites in Hallim Park are Hyeopjaegul and Ssangyonggul Caves, known to be the only two-dimensional caves in the world. In addition, a folk village, children's amusement park, and outdoor resort facilities make it enjoyable for both children and adults.

Hamo Beach (하모해변)

11.5Km 18641 2021-06-24

Choenamdanhaean-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-760-6000

Hamo Beach is located near Moseulpo Port, and is sometimes referred to as Moseulpo Beach. The beach used to be open for swimming but a variety of issues caused the beach to close for safety. The beach is located along Jeju Olle Trail Course 10, and features a campground nearby. The campground is a paid service and requires advance reservation during peak season. In summer, visitors can enjoy sea walking here, a water leisure sport featuring a diver's helmet. Across from the beach is a field of sunflowers standing before Sanbangsan Mountain.

The Seaes Hotel & Resort (씨에스 호텔& 리조트)

11.5Km 34047 2021-03-15

198, Jungmungwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-735-3000

The Seaes Hotel & Resort is located in the Jungmun Tourist Complex, surrounded by the natural beauty of Jeju. The hotel offers accommodations in individual traditional Korean houses for a unique and private stay, as well as modern houses, all overlooking the sea. Guests can also enjoy Jeju's nature through the garden and walking paths. The resort has also been featured in a many Korean dramas and films, making it a popular location among Koreans.

Jeju International Peace Center (제주국제평화센터)

11.6Km 11709 2021-07-09

227-24, Jungmungwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-735-6550

After the Korean government declared Jeju Island an "island of world peace," it has since been trying to maintain its peaceful image and built an International Peace Center. The Jeju International Peace Center exhibits north and south peace exchanges between international peace activists, as well as Nobel Peace Prize winners, and the works of people who have helped Korea. The 3rd gallery displays wax sculptures of world famous people who have practiced peace, such as Mother Theresa, Mahatma Gandhi, and popular Korean entertainers including Bae Yong-Jun, Lee Byeong-Heon, and Lee Young-Ae.

Hyeopjaegul Lava Tube (Hallim Park) (협재굴(한림공원))

11.6Km 18648 2021-06-09

300, Hallim-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-796-0001

Hyeopjaegul Lava Tube is one example of the lava tube systems of Jeju Island, along with Hwanggeumgul, Socheongul, Ssangyonggul and Manjanggul Lava Tubes. The cave is approximately 200 meters in length, 10 meters in x_width and 5 meters in x_height. It is thought to have been created by the lava that erupted from Hallasan Mountain some 25 million years ago. This cave uniquely contains features of both lava and limestone caves. The entire area surrounding the cave is a huge stratum of seashells and sand, while the interior of the cave has a mystical ambience due to its various formations such as stalactites and stalagmites, hanging from the ceiling and sprouting up from the bottom of the cave. The cave also features pillars formed when stalactites and stalagmites join together. The cave walls are covered in lime, which at times looks like beautiful cave paintings. The temperature inside the cave stays at 17~18℃ throughout the year, making the cave a welcome escape from the summer heat and a great place to keep warm during winter.

Hyeopjaegul Lava Tube has been designated Natural Monument No. 236 and ranks among the world’s major mysterious caves, such as the stone salt cave of Peru and the underwater limestone caves of Yugoslavia. As Hyeopjaegul Lava Tube is close to Ssangyonggul Lava Tube, the two can be visited on the same day.

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