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Bangeo Festival (최남단 방어축제)

Bangeo Festival (최남단 방어축제)

16.3Km    2024-11-20

30 Hamohanggu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-794-8032

This popular festival is held every year in November at Moseulpohang Port, the southernmost region of Jeju-do Island. It celebrates ‘Bangeo Fish (yellowtail)’, which is largely caught in this area. The taste of ‘bangeo fish (yellowtail)’ is chewy and tender, and so it is very popular served raw. It is also used in a variety of other dishes. Visitors can enjoy fresh bangeo fish at the festival and take some home.

Visitors can also try fishing and sample Jeju’s other specialty foods such as heukdweji-gogigui (grilled pork), galchijorim (cutlass fish boiled in soy sauce with spices), and more. Don’t forget to admire the beautiful natural sceneries near the festival grounds and explore some of the many popular tourist attractions in Jeju.

Dosun Dawon Tea Plantation (도순다원)

Dosun Dawon Tea Plantation (도순다원)

16.3Km    2019-09-11

152-41, Jungsanganseo-ro 356beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-739-0419

Dosun Dawon Tea Plantation is Korea's first tea plantation to build and operate a modern tea-manufacturing factory. The plantation is an eco-tourism destination that aims to contribute in reducing carbon dioxide and improve the local economy through green tea production. Despite the large field that covers an area of approx. 264,400 ㎡, Dosun Dawon Tea Plantation is not very well known among tourists. However, the plantation is frequented by photographers who visit to take snapshots of the vast field against the backdrop of Hallasan Mountain or Jeju's beautiful ocean.

Hamo Beach (하모해변)

16.4Km    2021-06-24

Choenamdanhaean-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-760-6000

Hamo Beach is located near Moseulpo Port, and is sometimes referred to as Moseulpo Beach. The beach used to be open for swimming but a variety of issues caused the beach to close for safety. The beach is located along Jeju Olle Trail Course 10, and features a campground nearby. The campground is a paid service and requires advance reservation during peak season. In summer, visitors can enjoy sea walking here, a water leisure sport featuring a diver's helmet. Across from the beach is a field of sunflowers standing before Sanbangsan Mountain.

Olive Young - Jeju Hagwi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 제주하귀)

Olive Young - Jeju Hagwi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 제주하귀)

16.6Km    2024-04-18

1F, 121, Hagwi-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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M1971 Yacht Tour (M1971요트투어)

M1971 Yacht Tour (M1971요트투어)

16.7Km    2024-01-09

128 Choenamdanhaean-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

M1971  is a yacht tour destination in Moseulpo, Jeju. The representative program, Dolphin Eco Tour, promotes Jeju's natural scenery through the safe navigation of the captains and offers tourists an amazing experience to observe wild dolphins. As a form of sustainable tourism, M1971 is attracting the attention of many people and contributing to local tourism development. Furthermore, for the development of the marine leisure industry, M1971 is developing and operating various marina comprehensive management services and marine-related activities. Above all, M1971 is always doing its best to protect Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in Jeju Island. Enjoy not only the dolphins but also the beautiful sunsets in the western sea.

Gangjeongcheon Stream (강정천)

Gangjeongcheon Stream (강정천)

16.8Km    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.

Altteureu Airfield & Japanese Occupation-Era Hangars (알뜨르비행장 및 일본군 비행기 격납고)

Altteureu Airfield & Japanese Occupation-Era Hangars (알뜨르비행장 및 일본군 비행기 격납고)

17.0Km    2020-01-29

Sangmo-ri, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

The airfield was built by Jeju-do residents under force by the Japanese army during the Second World War. Visitors can explore the airfield, the control tower, an anti-aircraft emplacement and a hangar at the site. There are relics of the Japanese army and tragic relics of Korea's modern history at 4.3 Historic Site and Jinji Cave in the vicinity to Songaksan Mountain and close to the airfield.

Songaksan Mountain (송악산)

Songaksan Mountain (송악산)

17.0Km    2024-12-02

421-1 Songakgwangwang-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Songaksan Mountain is a mountain formed by underwater volcanic activity, characterized by its dual volcanic cones, which hold significant geological value. Along the Songaksan Trail, hikers can enjoy breathtaking coastal landscapes, including views of Hyeongjeseom Island, Gapado Island, and Marado Island. The trail is not too challenging, making it accessible to all, although it can be windy. The coastal area at the foot of the mountain is also renowned for fishing spots.

Nohyung Supermarket (노형수퍼마켙)

Nohyung Supermarket (노형수퍼마켙)

17.1Km    2025-03-26

89 Nohyeong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-713-1888

Nohyung Supermarket is a media art theme park of a grand, overwhelming scale with a maximum x_height of 20 meters (equivalent to a six-story building) over a total floor space of approx. 4,000 square meters.

The venue consists of five exhibits centered on media art video spaces under the concept of "a journey of discovering one's own identity in a space where the natural and unnatural coexist."  Inside the gallery are shops dedicated to black-and-white theme such as Nohyung Dabang cafe, where one can enjoy a variety of beverages and desserts; and a souvenir shop called Nohyung General Store which sells special souvenirs of unique designs that match Nohyung Supermarket's overall theme.

Olive Young - Jeju Oedo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 제주외도)

Olive Young - Jeju Oedo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 제주외도)

17.7Km    2024-04-18

79, Ujeong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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