Seogwipo Penguin Swimming Festival (서귀포 겨울바다펭귄수영대회)

17.4Km 13601 2019-12-06

3039, Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-64-739-7201

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.

The Cliff (더클리프)

17.4Km 0 2024-02-20

154-17 Jungmun Gwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

The Cliff, nestled within the Pacific Land of the Jungmun Tourist Complex on Jeju Island, serves as both a café and pub. Spanning three levels, the establishment features a diner on the first floor, a pub on the second, and a private party space on the third. It's celebrated for offering stunning views of the Jeju Sea. By day, it operates as a café, transitioning into a pub come evening. The Cliff Pizza, adorned with abalone and seafood, stands out as the signature dish. Another favorite among patrons is the Hyunmuam chicken (squid ink butter chicken), a creative dish inspired by Jeju's unique natural landscape.

Jungmun Tourist Complex (중문관광단지)

17.4Km 96419 2024-03-12

38 Jungmungwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-739-1330

Jungmun Tourist Complex is a comprehensive resort area spanning across Jungmun-dong, Saekdal-dong, and Daepo-dong in Seogwipo-si. It features luxury accommodations such as The Suites Hotel and Lotte Hotel Jeju, along with various tourist, convention, shopping, and cultural facilities. Additionally, there are leisure facilities like the Yeomiji Botanic Garden, PLAY K-POP, and Pacific Land. The unique natural environment of Jeju, including Jungmun Saekdalhaebyeon Beach, offers opportunities for marine sports such as surfing, yachting, and parasailing, providing enjoyment amidst Jeju's distinctive coastal settings.

Gwaneumsa Temple (Jeju) (관음사(제주))

17.5Km 33792 2024-03-26

660 Sallokbuk-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-724-6830

Gwaneumsa Temple is a historic Buddhist temple located about 650m up on the slopes of Hallasan Mountain. The road leading to the temple is exceptionally scenic, framed by cedar trees and adorned vibrant with chrysanthemum flowers, creating a striking yellow path. The temple grounds host siginificant structures such as the Cheonwangmun Gate, Daeungjeon Hall, and the Gwaneumgul Cave. For visitor convenience, the complex includes a café and a restaurant specializing in Buddhist temple cuisine. Additionally, the temple offers a templestay program, providing guests with a unique opportunity to engage in rest and meditation, embracing the tranquil solitude of the temple environment.

Olive Young - Jeju Jungmun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 제주중문)

17.5Km 0 2024-04-22

32, Jungmungwangwang-ro 110beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

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Jungmun Golf Club (중문골프클럽)

17.6Km 20682 2020-06-25

60, Jungmungwangwang-ro 72beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-738-1202

Opened in 1981, Jungmun Golf Club is located along the seaside cliffs of Jeju Island. It is open all year long, featuring a 18-hole golf course and a country club set up along a coastal area on Jeju Island. Picturesque scenery and various tourist amenities add to the charm of this golf club.

[Features]
- Korea's sole coastal golf course, embracing the valley as well as breathtaking views
- The course is filled with the western grass and a peaceful atmosphere
- Jeju-grown foliage and subtropical plants
- The longest course distance in Korea (B.T. 6,820 m)
- Open for both members and non-member tourists
- Tee-up on in-course and out-course at once
- Reservation required; international tourists are given priority
- Holes 8 and 11 have an optical illusion (uphill and downhill are reversed)
- Located within 5-min walking distance from the nearest hotel

Cheonjeyeon Tosok Eumsikjeom (천제연토속음식점)

17.6Km 21047 2021-03-24

45, Cheonjeyeon-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-738-3120

It is a restaurant with many seats that can accommodate 100 people. This restaurant's signature menu is braised cutlassfish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do.

Crocs - Jeju Jungmun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (크록스 제주중문)

17.7Km 0 2024-04-18

Store #2, B1, Bldg. Da (Sinuseong Town, Saekdal-dong), 29-9, Jungmungwangwang-ro 72beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

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Jungmun Saekdalhaebyeon Beach (중문·색달해변)

17.7Km 91435 2024-02-22

29-51 Jungmungwangwang-ro 72beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-4993

Jungmun Saekdalhaebyeon Beach is a white sandy beach with a bow-like shape. The uniquely colored beach blends beautifully with the volcanic rocks. It is known as an attraction for surfers due to its frequent winds and large, high waves, and it hosts international surfing competitions.

Teddy Bear Museum Jeju (테디베어뮤지엄제주)

17.7Km 276629 2024-03-12

31 Jungmungwangwang-ro 110beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-738-7600

Teddy Bear Museum Jeju is a themed museum dedicated to teddy bears. It showcases rare teddy bears collected from around the world and also introduces the history of humanity in the 20th century. The adorable teddy bears make it popular among children. Visitors can enjoy performances by Elvis Teddy at the Elvis Theater every 15 minutes. There are also outdoor gardens, a souvenir shop, and a café available.

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