Cheonjiyeonpokpo Falls [UNESCO Global Geopark] (천지연폭포 (제주도 국가지질공원)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Cheonjiyeonpokpo Falls [UNESCO Global Geopark] (천지연폭포 (제주도 국가지질공원))

Cheonjiyeonpokpo Falls [UNESCO Global Geopark] (천지연폭포 (제주도 국가지질공원))

8.8Km    2022-12-29

Cheonji-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-3945

The water of Cheonjiyeonpokpo Falls appears to fall from the heavens, giving it its name, meaning "sky connected with land." The wooded area around the falls is home to the wild dampalsu trees, designated as Natural Monument, as well as a great variety of rare plants such as brambles, and songyeopnan as well as gusiljappam trees, sanyuja trees (Chinese lemon trees), and camellias. All together, this forest is designated as Natural Monument. The waterfall is 22 meters high, 12 meters wide and 20 meters in depth. The clear and deep water of Cheonjiyeonpokpo Falls is designated as Natural Monument No. 27 and is renowned as a habitat for Mutae eels (Natural Monument).

Downtown Night Tour: The Season for Jeju Island Nights (원도심 야간여행 ‘섬夜시즌’ 운영)

Downtown Night Tour: The Season for Jeju Island Nights (원도심 야간여행 ‘섬夜시즌’ 운영)

8.8Km    2025-11-11

120-12 Chilsimni-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-741-8754

The festival features various performances and events, making it perfect for enjoying Jeju's autumn ambiance with family, friends, or loved ones. It also features the Season Night Walk, allowing participants to momentarily set aside their daily busyness and connect with nature in the serene night. The course takes visitors along landmarks by the night sea.

Southernmost Theme Park (최남단체험감귤농장)

Southernmost Theme Park (최남단체험감귤농장)

9.0Km    2024-02-20

168 Namwinamseong-ro, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Southernmost Theme Park is a rural ecological farm that offers various year-round experiences. In addition to citrus harvesting, it features insect observation activities, including butterflies, rhinoceros beetles, and stag beetles, animal feeding for sika deer, black pigs, and ostriches, and craft classes like citrus-based food preparation and soap making.

Seokbujak Museum (석부작박물관)

Seokbujak Museum (석부작박물관)

9.3Km    2021-03-25

8941, Iljudong-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-739-5588

Seokbujak Museum showcases art pieces crafted from the volcanic rocks that are a symbol of Jeju Island and living flora. The pieces change with the seasons, providing a chance to see the beauty of nature throughout the year. The museum is one of the best places to see the unique flora that grows only on Jeju all in one place.

Munseom, Seopseom, Beomseom, and Saeseom Islands (문섬 / 섶섬 / 범섬 / 새섬)

Munseom, Seopseom, Beomseom, and Saeseom Islands (문섬 / 섶섬 / 범섬 / 새섬)

9.3Km    2024-02-22

43 Namseongjung-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

These islands are part of Seogwipo Provincial Marine Park. Munseom, Seopseom, and Beomseom Islands are natural monuments and part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. They can be visited by cruise ship. Saeseom Island, an uninhabited island and a tropical forest reserve, is known as a skin scuba spot and a marine ecosystem treasure trove.

Seogwipo Submarine (서귀포잠수함 )

Seogwipo Submarine (서귀포잠수함 )

9.4Km    2024-03-12

40 Namseongjung-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-732-6060

Seogwipo Submarine offers tours to explore Munseom Island, a habitat for soft coral reefs. Operating the 67-passenger tourist submarine, the "Jiah," visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions at different depths. From vibrant schools of fish to diver shows, and even the wreckage of a sunken ship at a depth of 40 meters, there's plenty to see. Munseom Island is a designated natural reserve, renowned globally as a diving hotspot, boasting colorful coral reefs and stunning underwater landscapes teeming with marine life.

Sammaebong Peak (삼매봉)

Sammaebong Peak (삼매봉)

9.4Km    2021-12-07

83, Namseong-ro 115beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Sammaebong Peak is residental park popular among tourists. Oedolgae Rock is located near the park, toward the southern sea. At the top of the peak, Namseongjeong Pavilion offers an expansive view inclusive of Beomseom Island, Munseom Island, Saeseom Island and Seopseom Island, in addition to Marado Island and Gapado Island to the west. Baengnokdam Lake seems nearly within reach to visitors looking out from the peak.

Legend has it that if you stretch your hands toward the sky at night, Canopus (the second-brightest star) is almost within reach. The place is regarded as one of everlasting youth, as Canopus is associated with lifespan. Visitors can exercise and enjoy at walk at the park during the day and in the evenings.

Saeyeongyo Bridge (Saeseom Island) (새섬 새연교)

Saeyeongyo Bridge (Saeseom Island) (새섬 새연교)

9.5Km    2025-10-23

40 Namseongjung-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-760-3471

Saeyeongyo Bridge connects Seogwipo Port to the uninhabited Saeseom Island. Its name means "a bridge creating new relationships." The walking path features musical benches and is renowned for its sunset and night views. There is a beautiful musical fountain show twice a day. It's a pleasant walk from Cheonjiyeonpokpo Falls, crossing the Saeyeongyo Bridge to Saeseom Island.

Gogeunsan Mountain (고근산)

9.5Km    2021-06-14

Gogeunsan-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Located near Seogwipo-si on Jeju Island, Gogeunsan Mountain (altitude of 396 m, relative x_height of 171 m, a circumference of 4,324 m) is a parasitic cone volcano and an oreum with a shallow crater on the top. Although it is not high in elevation, its expansive presence offers outstanding views overlooking nearby areas including Marado Island and Jigwido Island.

The mountain is also an ideal location to go for an evening stroll to enjoy the nightscape of the sea and Seogwipo Chilsimni.

Oedolgae Sea Stack (외돌개(제주))

Oedolgae Sea Stack (외돌개(제주))

9.7Km    2024-12-31

Seohong-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-760-3192

Oedolgae Sea Stack sits not far from the shores of Sammaebong Peak in Seogwipo. It is an amazing rock 20 meters in x_height and is estimated to have formed approximately 1.5 million years ago. The fantastic rocks of the coastal cliff around Oedolgae and Sammaebong Peak provide the perfect background for trekking. The sunset of Beomseom Island, which can be seen from Oedolgae Sea Stack, has long been an admired view for people visiting Jeju Island.