Chocolate Museum (초콜릿 박물관)

9.5 Km 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.

Podo Museum (포도뮤지엄)

9.8 Km 0 2024-01-31

788 Sallngnam-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Opened in April 2021, Podo Museum aims to be a space that promotes the symbiosis of the Earth's ecological environment and humankind and listens to the voices of the socially underprivileged. It operates mainly around exhibitions without any separate experience programs. Exhibitions are held following the museum's goals and themes. As the content changes depending on the period, checking the website before visiting is recommended. The museum also has a café and souvenir shop on its first floor, making it great to look around on rainy days when outdoor sightseeing is not a preferred option. There are Camellia Hill, Bangju Church, and Bonte Museum nearby, so visitors are recommended to look around.

Jeju Glass Castle (제주 유리의성)

9.8 Km 87323 2024-03-15

462 Nokchabunjae-ro, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-772-7777

Jeju Glass Castle is a theme park centered around glass art, featuring exhibition halls, gardens, and an array of glass sculptures. The park showcases nearly 250 glass structures across six different areas, which include the world's first glass maze, the world's largest glass globe, and various glass creations such as diamonds, fences, and bridges. Additionally, it houses works by famous glass artists from around the world, including those from Italy, Czech Republic, and Japan.

Da Vinci Museum (다빈치 뮤지엄)

9.8 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.

Jungmun Equestrian Park (중문승마공원)

9.8 Km 0 2024-01-09

244 Ieodo-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Jungmun Equestrian Park is where visitors can experience horseback riding while looking at the sea, and even beginners can enjoy horseback riding without any concerns. Visitors can choose between a walking course that takes 10–15 minutes and a Beach Olle course that takes 20–25 minutes. The Beach Olle course has a beautiful ocean view and reaches its peak in spring when canola flowers are in full bloom. It is operated under a reservation system in principle, but walk-in is also accepted on a first-come,first-served basis. Visitors are advised to call in advance as programs are subject to cancellation in case of adverse weather.

Gapado Island (가파도)

9.9 Km 51244 2019-11-06

Gapa-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-794-7130

Gapado Island is 5.5 km away from Moseulpo Port, south of Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do.

Dutchman Hendrik Hamel stumbled upon the shores of Jeju Island and later introduced the island to the West. The island has a monument for Hamel, set up to honor his contributions to Jeju. Gapa Green Barley Festival is held every year in May, and a ferry also runs from Moseulpo Port to Gapado Island, and operates two times a day.

Jeju Yakcheonsa Temple (약천사(제주))

10.2 Km 59604 2024-03-12

293-28, Ieodo-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-738-5000

Jeju Yakcheonsa Temple is the largest temple in Asia. Originally a small hermitage named Yaksuam, it was named Yakcheonsa because of a famous mineral spring ('Yaksu') nearby. It enshrines tombstones of two royal couples from the Joseon Dynasty: King Munjong and his consort, and King Yeongchin and his consort. The temple also offers temple stays for both Koreans and foreigners.

Tilda House[Korea Quality] / 틸다하우스[한국관광 품질인증]

11.6 Km 0 2024-01-19

3367-1 , Jungsanganseo-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-10-7628-0037

Tilda House is a European-style pension made up of beautiful buildings with orange roofs and stone walls located in Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si. There are six guest rooms, including rooms with connecting doors and private houses, so there are many options to suit the number of guests. The pension offers a kids' room with toys and books, a sand playground, and a grassy yard, making it popular among families with young children. Breakfast buffet is served every morning, and an outdoor barbecue can be arranged upon prior reservation. Nearby attractions include the Aerospace Museum, O'sulloc Museum, and Glass Castle.

Spirited Garden (생각하는 정원)

11.8 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)

11.8 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.

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