Jeju Island Special Tourist Zone (제주도 관광특구)

10.6Km 2024-03-15

Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Located to the southwest of the Korean Peninsula, the island of Jeju is Korea's largest tourist destination. The entire island has been designated as a special tourist zone, and it's easy to see why: there is hardly any spot on the island that is not photogenic. Unlike mainland Korea, which has a temperate climate, Jeju boasts a climate that is closer to subtropical. Hallasan Mountain, lying at the center of the island, is surrounded by 368 parasitic cones, known as "Oreum." Eleven beaches have been designated as tourist beaches, but including those that are not officially designated, the island features nearly thirty beaches in total. Famous beaches include Iho Tewoo Beach, Samyang Beach, Hyeopjae Beach, Geumneung Beach, and Gwakji Beach. Jeju's renowned Olle Trails, a system of hiking paths, span a total length of 425 kilometers and would take about fifteen days to complete in their entirety.

Jeju Bultapsa Temple (불탑사(제주))

10.7Km 2021-06-15

41, Wondang-ro 16-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-755-9283

Located in Samyang-dong, Jeju-si, Bultapsa Temple is a branch of Gwaneumsa Temple, the headquarters of the 23rd district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The temple is nestled at the foot of Wondangbong Peak (alt. 170.4 meters). The temple started out as the Buddhist shrine Wondangsa, one of three temples in Jeju during the Yuan dynasty. Most of the temple was damaged due to the Jeju Uprising on April 3, 1948 and it was rebuilt in 1953. Later, the temple underwent renovations and extension works to get to the current conditions. Today, the temple has Daeungjeon Hall, Yosachae monk quarters, Jonggak Bell Tower, and Cheonwangmun Gate. The temple's five-story stone pagoda is Jeju's only stone pagoda from the Goryeo dynasty. It was designated Treasure No. 1187 in November 1993.

Jokeunnokkome Oreum Volcanic Cone (족은노꼬메오름)

10.9Km 2024-10-08

482-34 Sallokseo-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Jokeunnokkome Oreum Volcanic Cone gets its name, meaning "little high mountain" in the Jeju dialect, from its size and location near Nokkome Oreum Volcanic Cone. The name could lead to a misunderstanding, expecting this volcanic cone to over an easy hike up; the path is as difficult as any other, but offers stunning views of the nearby area, especially of the larger Nokkome Oreum.

House of Refuge (하우스오브레퓨즈)

11.2Km 2024-07-24

735 Haso-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

House of Refuge is a large culture complex featuring a cafe and artwork together. The menu includes unique items using local products, such as Jeju banana pudding, and Jeju Nouveau non-alcoholic beer. The space is the perfect setting for exhibitions, parties, performances, and other events.

Halla Ecological Forest (한라생태숲)

11.4Km 2021-06-11

2596, 516-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-8688

Spanning 196 hectares, Halla Ecological (Eco) Forest is home to 288,000 trees representing 333 indigenous plant species. Having been designated as a conservation area, the forest provides plenty of great opportunities to observe and learn about Jeju's diversified ecosystem through various facilities including an observatory, plant nurseries, walking trails, and more. The forest also features 13 themed forests with low-impact facilities to preserve the essence of the forest. Visitors can sign up for the forest experience program to enjoy the walking trails within the forest.

Jeju Equestrian Park (제주승마공원)

11.7Km 2024-05-08

152-1 Nokgome-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Jeju Equestrian Park, nestled in the mid-mountain meadows of Yusuam-ri, Aewol-eup, offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the island’s natural beauty on horseback. With the longest trekking course stretching 100 kilometers, the park presents a variety of routes tailored to individual preferences, including horse riding shows, a couples’ riding academy, a children's riding camp, and corporate horseback riding workshops for the perfect equestrian leisure experience. Safety is a top priority, ensured by the best instructors for a comfortable and secure riding experience, making it an accessible adventure for even novice riders.

Jeju Teseum (제주테지움)

11.9Km 2019-03-19

2159, Pyeonghwa-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-799-4820

Teseum Safari is a new concept museum, the first of its kind in the world, exhibiting stitched dolls shaped like wildlife animals, marine animals, flowers, birds and more. The wild animal zone on the first floor has a photo zone for visitors to take photos with lions, tigers, and elephants along with teddy bears. On the second floor, varied animal dolls like dolphins, sharks and marine animals such as octopus, turtle, flamingo, crane, and a flock of ducks are available. On the second floor of Building B, a 4m-tall teddy bear is available for children to play with by running around freely at the playground, as well as watching all the teddy bears appearing in a teddy drama “New Heart.” Teseum Art Gallery shows movie parody teddy bear, Greek mythology parody teddy bear, and world costume teddy bears. A gift shop sells various teddy bear goods and lovely teddy bears. A restaurant in the basement sells handmade pizza with personalized toppings is available. In particular, wish trees located throughout Building A on the first and second floors can be a special event for tourists.

Sogilbyeolha (소길별하)

12.0Km 2024-10-18

34-37 Sogillam-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

The previous bed & breakfast operated by Lee Hyori has been recreated into Sogilbyeolha, a shop selling local brands of Jeju. The various rooms and select items used in "Hyori's Bed & Breakfast" are now showrooms for the brands sold here. The shop is operated with limited admission, with reservations required to get in.

Jeju 4.3 Peace Park (제주4·3평화공원)

12.1Km 2021-06-18

430, Myeongnim-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-723-4344

Mankind tends to only remember the heroes of civilization. Jeju 4.3 Peace Park was created to remember those who fell protecting their homeland during the Jeju uprising which broke out on April 3, 1948. The park is the symbol of reconciliation and peace, and seeks to open a new chapter of life.

The development project of Jeju 4.3 Peace Park was a result of the reparations for the victims of the Jeju uprising. The 4.3 Special law was promulgated in the year 2000, and the following steps proceeded: property acquisition for the park, master plan of the park establishment, design competitions for the park, construction, exhibits and installations. It finally opened to the public on March 28, 2008.

Jeju Myeongdoam Youth Hostel (제주 명도암유스호스텔)

12.2Km 2020-03-17

393, Myeongnim-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-759-9596

Jeju Myeongdoam Youth Hostel is located near the trail chosen as one of the top 10 most beautiful trail as well as many attractions. Its central location offers traveling convenient for its guests and rooms are arranged in family to dormitory styles to accomodate varying group sizes. Nearby destinations include Jungmun Resort, Jeju City Hall and Cheonjiyeon Falls.

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