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Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road (신창풍차해안도로)

Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road (신창풍차해안도로)

7.0Km    1     2023-02-16

1322-1, Sinchang-ri, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road, which continues along the western tip of Jeju Island, presents a view of windmills lined up along the road from an offshore wind farm. The view of white windmills and emerald-colored sea along the winding coastline offer a pleasant fall scenery. There are many other things that unfold before one's eyes as while looking out upon the blue sea, like Chagwido Island afar. The road is well-known for its beautiful sunset so it is a great place to take pictures and watch the setting sun. Along the coastal road is a trail named Eco Experience. It features a Kelp grouper statue, Wondam Experience Site and a rest area where visitors can take selfies with many different backdrops. The observatory located in the middle of the trail is relatively quiet and visitors are recommended to head towards the observatory after taking a few photos on their walk up from Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road.

CU - Jeju Shinhwa Villas Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu제주신화빌라스점)

7.1Km    0     2024-06-26

139, Sinhwayeoksa-ro 304beon-gil, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

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Moonsso Jeju Hyeopjae (문쏘 제주협재점)

Moonsso Jeju Hyeopjae (문쏘 제주협재점)

8.0Km    0     2024-03-20

15-5 Hallimsang-ro, Hallim-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Moonsso is located near Ongpo-ri Port. It is a fusion restaurant inspired by the cuisine of Okinawa. Its signature menu is the Chinese-style Sand Crab Curry, which features a whole Jeju sand crab. Indeed, this restaurant uses Jeju specialties like sand crab, black pork, and mackerel to create unique menus. Moonsso is one of the Top 100 restaurants chosen by Ctrip "Misingnim," the “Asian Michelin Guide”, in recognition of its fine dining offerings made using Jeju’s local specialties. From the entrance, there are five different concepts of interior rooms, each with its own uniquely photogenic atmosphere in both exterior and interior. Nearby sights include Hyeopjae Beach and Geumneung Beach.

Biyangdo Island (비양도)

8.5Km    30878     2023-01-18

146, Hallimhaean-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-796-7522

Meaning “to fly over,” Biyangdo Island is the last-formed volcanic island in Jeju (1002). It remains in its original form as a parasitic volcano and it is located in the center of an uncontaminated area of the sea having abundant fishing grounds with varied fish species. The island has many natural formations, including Biyangbong Peak, featuring six mysterious peaks, two craters, and a rock formed like a mom carrying her baby on her back. The island has many walking paths to view these attractions and more.

Chocolate Museum (초콜릿 박물관)

Chocolate Museum (초콜릿 박물관)

8.7Km    63598     2022-12-27

144, Iljuseo-ro 3000beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

The Chocolate Museum in Seogwipo, Jeju is the second largest chocolate museum in the world (the largest being the Cologne Chocolate Museum in Germany). Built using volcanic scoria unique to Jeju, the museum looks like an ancient castle and seems to complement the surrounding natural environment. The front yard measures 5,000 meters squared and is surrounded by a low-lying fence made of rough stones, giving even passerbyers a great view of the museum's front garden .
At the entrance to the museum, a whimsical statue of a cacao god greets visitors. The museum has three floors and houses a gallery, a theater, a café, a workshop, and a chocolate store. The most popular exhibits are the gallery with various exhibits on chocolate and the workshop showing the chocolate-making process. The chocolate produced at the museum is available for both sampling and purchase. In addition, the 'Collection Square' features a wide array of chocolate cases and other items that Mr. Han Ye-seok, the museum director, has collected from around the world.
In the 'Chateâu Chocolat: Real Chocolate Place' chocolate shop at the Chocolate Museum, visitors can get a taste of hand-made chocolates. The Chateâu Chocolat is a retail chocolate chain with franchises in Gyeongbokgung, Apgujeong, Itaewon, and Changdeokgung in Seoul, and Yangyang and Somdari in Gangwon-do.

Suwolbong Peak (수월봉)

9.0Km    27649     2023-01-16

Gorak-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju
+82-64-740-6000

Suwolbong peak is a small oreum located in Gosan-ri, the westernmost point of Jejudo Island. Suwolbong rises 77 meters above sea level and the ocean-facing natural formation is surrounded by steches of green fields. On a clear day, the sunset from Suwolbong is comparable in beauty to the one from Sarabong.

On top of Suwolbong Peak is a small pavilion called Suwoljeong. The pavilion offers views of Chagwido (an island known to be the most beautiful in Jeju), as well as Songaksan Mountain and Jukdo Island. Next to Suwolbong Peak is a mountain weather station that observes and forecasts the weather for the western region.

Below the peak is a small Buddhist temple and Eongal, a steep cliff which faces toward the sea. Visitors can enjoy mineral water that falls freely from the cliff.

Suwolbong Tuff Cone and Chagwi Coast (수월봉과 차귀해안)

Suwolbong Tuff Cone and Chagwi Coast (수월봉과 차귀해안)

9.0Km    14409     2023-04-07

1013-70, Noeulhaean-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Located at the western end of Jeju Island, Suwolbong Tuff Cone, a small mountain, is famous for being a favorite sunset viewing place. The mountain has vertical cliffs spreading out like a scroll painting, created from the sea waves gradually cutting inland.
To the north, off the coast, is Chagwido Island, where only the top peak area has grass growing, and the rest of the island is made up of dark basalt rocks and cliffs. Around sunset, Chagwido’s seashore turns crimson red from the sun and is truly an amazing sight to behold.

CU - Jeju Hallimhang Harbor Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu제주한림항점)

9.2Km    0     2024-06-27

160, Hallimhaean-ro, Hallim-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Little Prince Citrus Orchard (어린왕자감귤밭)

Little Prince Citrus Orchard (어린왕자감귤밭)

9.3Km    0     2024-02-20

45-1 Chusa-ro 36beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Little Prince Citrus Orchard is a café located in an 8,000 square meter palm grove, enriched with Jeju scoria. The café's citrus orchard is home to 11 species of animals, allowing visitors to feed them with any drink order. In winter, the citrus harvest season, they also offer a citrus picking activity. Their signature offerings include the fresh green tangerine smoothie and hallabong smoothie.

Jeju Olle Trail - Route 15 (Hallim - Gonae Olle) ([제주올레 15코스] 한림-고내 올레)

9.5Km    6832     2021-06-14

196, Hallimhaean-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-762-2190

Route 15 runs through a deep forest to the mid-mountainous area. The mountainous area provides a view of crop fields, forest, and dirt roads. Geumsan Park is the hidden gem of the trail. The trail ends at Gonaepogu Port, providing a chance to see all the different sections of the island.