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Geum Parasitic Cone (금오름)

13.8Km    2024-11-14

Geumakbuk-ro, Hallim-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Geum Parasitic Cone is one of the most famous parasitic cones in the western mountainous region of Jeju. It is a satellite volcanic edifice that has a large circular crater (52 meters deep) and a crater at the summit, and the two peaks in the south and the north are connected by a low slope from east to west. The crater at the summit once held an abundant volume of water but it is now empty. The name Geum Parasitic Cone is speculated to have derived from an archaic word "Gom," which means "god." Therefore, it can be interpreted that this parasitic cone has been deified since the ancient times. Pines, cedars, briers, bo trees and Oriental photinia can be found near the circular crater and the lake area.

Suwolbong Tuff Cone and Chagwi Coast (수월봉과 차귀해안)

14.7Km    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.

Suwolbong Peak (수월봉)

14.7Km    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.

Gangjeongcheon Stream (강정천)

15.0Km    2022-08-18

Gangjeong-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Unlike most streams on Jeju Island that can easily run dry, Gangjeongcheon Stream, located to the east of Gangjeong Village in Seogwipo-si, flows with clear water all year round. The stream stretches 16 kilometers in length and has 7 small ponds, 6 bridges and 13 waterfalls. The old pine trees and uniquely formed rocks and stones on either side of the stream make for great natural sightseeing.

The stream is home to sweetfish and groups of mandarin ducks, which are Natural Monument. During summer, the stream is crowded with vacationers thanks to the clean water and relaxing environment.

Noeul Eondeok (몰질식육식당)

15.3Km    2021-03-24

598, Ieodo-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-739-1542

A restaurant frequently featured in Korean gourmet programs. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy seafood noodle soup with pork. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do.

Jeju Beer (제주맥주)

15.3Km    2024-12-10

Jeju Beer is a brewery created through a collaboration of Brooklyn Brewery, New York's No. 1 craft beer company with 30 years of brewing know-how, with a world-class brewer with over 15 years of experience. Its goal is to create a beer gourmet culture with good beer. It is equipped with the best brewing facilities in the country and operates a tour program where visitors can observe and tour the internal facilities together with a guide.

Saebyeol Oreum (새별오름)

15.7Km    2025-03-13

San 59-8, Bongseong-ri, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Located in Bongseong-ri, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Saebyeol Oreum (called Hyoseongak) is a parasitic volcano cone set alone that looks like a lonely star (Saetbyeol in Korean) in the night sky, giving this volcano cone its name. Based on the highest south peak, small peaks continue in the northwest direction, forming an oval-shape. The oreum is a mid-sized oreum among 360 oreums on Jeju Island and it features a stunning view from the peak of the beautiful ridges connecting to one another.

Yeolliji Garden (연리지가든)

15.7Km    2025-01-22

190-20 Dujo-ro, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

It is the only restaurant in Jeju that sells native heukdwaeji (Black Pork). The restaurant raises the pigs themselves and adheres to a policy of selling only about 30 portions per day. 

Jeju Fire Festival (제주들불축제)

15.7Km    2025-03-05

San 59-8 Bongseong-ri, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-728-2753

Jeju Fire Festival is a representative cultural festival related to Jeju's culture of livestock care. Held every March at Saebyeoloreum Volcanic Cone, the night sky lights up with fiery red. The festival features a media façade show, torch march, fire show, and more as well as various programs and food trucks.

Seogwipo Kensington Resort (켄싱턴리조트 서귀포)

16.0Km    2025-03-16

684 Ieodo-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-739-9001

Kensington Resort is located in the pine forest zone of Jeju Island. The resort was built to blend in with the beautiful natural surroundings.

On the coast of Seogwipo, Kensington Resort sits along Gangjeongcheon Stream, Jeju's one and only freshwater stream. The resort is in a peaceful, picturesque location within the beautiful nature of Jeju Island.