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Da Vinci Museum (다빈치 뮤지엄)

6.3 Km    12931     2019-09-11

788 Sallongnam-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-794-5114~5

Da Vinci Museum, located in Seogwipo-si on Jeju Island is the only museum that has the Da Vinci License in Korea. The museum offers visitors a chance to experience a wide variety of activities and hands-on programs. When you think of Leonardo Da Vinci, a few things that come to mind are the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. However, one of the greatest masterpieces in his life is the Codex, a collection of his writings. Over 7,000 pages of the Codex, A.K.A. a notebook of secrets, survives today, and the museum displays over 200 works created and inspired based on the writings in the Codex. The museum houses information about the life and times of Leonardo Davinci, a superb scientist, anatomist, and inventor.

Spirited Garden (생각하는 정원)

Spirited Garden (생각하는 정원)

6.4 Km    34721     2021-03-26

675, Nokchabunjae-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-772-3701

Spirited Garden is home to hundreds of bonsai plants in a natural garden with the theme of oreum (volcanic cone) and water. The name changed from Bunjae Arpia in 2007 to commemorate the 15th anniversary after opening and to renew the garden as an international garden. The history of the garden started in 1963 when Seong Beom-yeong, the founder of the garden, came to Jeju and cultivated the wasteland full of rocks. The garden came into the international spotlight as the beautiful space was created from the wastelands by a single farmer. The garden has been visited by many honored public figures such as Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao from China, Nakasone from Japan, Kim Yongsun from North Korea and others. Currently, about 400 planted trees are on display. Also, visitors can see various facilities including stone walls and stone towers stacked with Jeju volcanic stones, the largest artificial waterfall in Jeju, and a pond filled with large carp at the base of the the waterfall.

Spirited Garden (생각하는정원)

Spirited Garden (생각하는정원)

6.4 Km    0     2024-04-19

675, Nokchabunjae-ro, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

The Spirited Garden, spanning a 36,000㎡ land, is divided into various thematic areas: fantasy, soul, inspiration, philosophers, junipers, tangerine, peace, and secret. This garden showcases a unique interpretation of traditional Korean garden art, with meticulous landscaping, bonsai collections, and distinctive rock formations set among lawns and volcanic features known as parasitic cones (Oreum). Additionally, the garden is enhanced by artificial elements, such as massive volcanic stone fences and gates, all handcrafted, as well as waterfalls and ponds that complement the stone structures. 

Podo Hotel (포도호텔)

6.7 Km    28987     2024-06-05

863 Sallongnam-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-792-5200

Podo Hotel is designed with the motif of Jeju's oreum (parasitic cone) and thatched-roof houses. The hotel aims to create a healing environment, where guests can unwind while looking out at Jeju's pristine nature. Each guest room features natural hot spring water.

Hwasun Golden Sand Beach (화순 금모래 해변)

Hwasun Golden Sand Beach (화순 금모래 해변)

6.7 Km    38625     2022-10-14

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

Hwasun Golden Sand Beach is surrounded by beautiful nature. It is close to Sanbangsan Mountain and the Yongmeori Coastline, and the islands of Hyeongjedo, Marado, and Gapado are off the coast to the southwest. On one side of the beach is a fresh water spring where people can enjoy a freshwater bath.

The beach is located in Hwasun-ri in Andeok-myeon, which is easily accessible and has accommodations, shops, and restaurants.

Marine Park (마린파크)

6.7 Km    17097     2021-01-27

132, Hwasunjungang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-792-7776

Located in Hwasun-ri, Seogwipo-si, Marine Park is the first and only national dolphin experience site. It has a trick art photo zone on the basement level, an indoor dolphin experience site on the first floor, and a children’s aquarium that exhibits 100 species of fish local to the Jeju region on the second floor. Activity programs include feeding dolphins, experience being a dolphin trainer, dolphin swimming and snorkeling, diving with dolphins and prenatal education with dolphins. Marine Park also participates in ocean animal transportation, as well as rescue and leading trainer business.

Sanbanggulsa Grotto - Jeju (산방굴사(제주))

Sanbanggulsa Grotto - Jeju (산방굴사(제주))

7.0 Km    49941     2022-11-14

218-12 , Sanbang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-794-2940

It is said that the peak of Hallasan Mountain where Baekrokho Lake now exists was taken off and thrown away, which then became Sanbangsan Mountain. The myth describes how unlike other mountains on Jejudo Island, this mountain does not have a crater. The 5m-high rock cave at the cliff on the southwest side of the mountain was originally called Sanbanggul Cave, but it is called a temple now because it possesses a Buddhist statue.
This is where monk Hye-Il (964~1053) had lived during the Goryeo dynasty (918~1392)
Inside the cave, you can see Marado Island and the Dragon Head Coast. You can also see small ponds being made by the water drops that fall from the ceiling all through the year. The plant zone on a cliff of Sanbangsan Mountain is also designated as a natural monument. It is the only place on Jejudo Island where island boxwoods grow. On the Dragon Head Coast is the Hamel Memorial Monument.

Jeoji Oreum (Dakmol Oreum, Sae Oreum) (저지오름(닥몰오름,새오름))

Jeoji Oreum (Dakmol Oreum, Sae Oreum) (저지오름(닥몰오름,새오름))

7.1 Km    45977     2020-02-26

Jungsanganseo-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Jeoji Oreum is situated in Jeoji-ri, Hangyeong-myeon in Jeju-si. This parasitic cone rises 239 meters above sea level, is 100 meters high, and has a crater with a circumference of 800 meters and 62 meters deep. The crater is round and in the shape of a funnel.

It is said that Jeoji Oreum is as old as Jeoji Village. It is also called Dakmoru or Sae Oreum. Nearby, there are Gamaechang Oreum and Heoritdang, showing just how long the history of Jeoji Village is. In the past, people harvested wild weeds from Jeoji Oreum to cover their thatched-roof houses. Over time, trees were planted and today, Jeoji Oreum is covered with a dense forest. The area has been designated a "Forest of Life" since June 2005.

Sanbangsan Mountain (Jeju) (산방산(제주))

Sanbangsan Mountain (Jeju) (산방산(제주))

7.1 Km    69452     2024-03-12

Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-794-2940

Sanbangsan Mountain, meaning "mountain with a cave," is home to Sanbanggulsa Temple, a small temple located at the foot of the mountain where a Buddha statue is enshrined. According to Jeju mythology, it is said that the grandmother deity, Seolmundae Halmang, tossed aside a rock from Hallasan's summit, forming this mountain. Standing at 395 meters above sea level on the southwestern coast of Jeju Island, Sanbangsan Mountain boasts vibrant fields of mustard flowers in spring, creating a picturesque view against the backdrop of the mountain.

Daejeonghyanggyo Confucian School (대정향교)

Daejeonghyanggyo Confucian School (대정향교)

7.3 Km    17304     2019-12-26

165-17, Hyanggyo-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-742-8866

Daejeonghyanggyo was a Confucian school during Joseon Dynasty. Although the exact date of construction is uncertain, it is estimated that the building was built around the same time as Daejeonghyeon in 1416.

The school was originally located inside Bukseong but it was once moved outside of Dongmun and then again to the site of Seoseong. It was finally moved to Dansan Oreum where it remains to this day. At present, Daejeonghyanggyo Confucian School consists of Daeseongjeon, Myeongryundang, Dongjae, Seojae Shinsammun, Daeseongmun, Dongmalmun and Dongjeongmun. Daeseongjeon was remodeled in 1669, 1688, and 1752. Myeongryundang was rebuilt in 1772. After several instances of remodeling and rebuilding, Daeseongjeon was remodeled again in 1993. The Confucian school was designated as the Jeju Tangible Cultural Asset No. 4 in August 1971.