Geum Parasitic Cone (금오름)

15.0Km 20298 2023-02-16

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

Geum Parasitic Cone is one of the more famous parasitic cones in the western mountainous region. It is a satellite volcanic edifice that has a large circular crater (52 meters deep) and a crater lake at the summit, and the two peaks in the south and the north are connected by a low slope from east to west. The lake at the summit inside the crater once held an abundant volume of water but it is now empty, showing the bottom of the crater. 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.

Moonsso Jeju Hyeopjae (문쏘 제주협재점)

15.5Km 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.

Da Vinci Museum (다빈치 뮤지엄)

15.5Km 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.

Podo Museum (포도뮤지엄)

15.5Km 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.

Lotte Himart - Samhwa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 삼화점)

15.7Km 0 2024-04-19

888, Yeonsam-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Halla Ecological Forest (한라생태숲)

16.2Km 23796 2021-06-11

2596, 516-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-8688

Spanning 196 hectares, Halla Ecological (Eco) Forest is home to 288,000 trees representing 333 indigenous plant species. Having been designated as a conservation area, the forest provides plenty of great opportunities to observe and learn about Jeju's diversified ecosystem through various facilities including an observatory, plant nurseries, walking trails, and more. The forest also features 13 themed forests with low-impact facilities to preserve the essence of the forest. Visitors can sign up for the forest experience program to enjoy the walking trails within the forest.

Baengnokdam Lake (한라산 백록담)

16.2Km 24621 2022-07-13

Topyeong-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jejudo
+82-64-713-9950

Baengnokdam is a crater lake that sits on top of Hallasan Mountain at the center of Jeju Island. It spans 3 kilometers in circumference and 500 meters in diameter, and is surrounded by approximately 360 parasitic cones. At the peak, visitors can feel like floating on clouds.

Seogwipo Recreational Forest (서귀포자연휴양림)

16.6Km 48646 2020-08-13

882, 1100-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-738-4544

Seogwipo Recreational Forest is Korea’s southernmost recreational park that serves as an excellent nature getaway by preserving the mountain’s forest environment and ecosystem while minimalizing manmade structures as much as possible. The park is located approximately 700 meters above sea level, and is 10 °C lower in average temperature compared to that of Seogwipo’s downtown, providing the ideal condition to enjoy forest bathing and camping from spring to fall. The park is easily accessible by car, thanks to the paved road from the mountain’s foothills all the way up to the park’s entrance. It takes about 30 minutes by car from Seogwipo’s downtown to the recreational park. The park is densely packed with trees and the air is filled with the refreshing forest scent, and even has a pebble walking trail suitable for a barefoot massage. The forest is equipped with amenities such as a mountain cottage, forest bathing site, campfire site, cooking area, and auto-camping site. Although the amenities serve to provide visitors’ convenience, they are minimized so as to prevent damage to the forest’s natural environment.

Samyang Beach (삼양해수욕장)

16.7Km 37763 2022-07-28

Samyang 2-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Samyang Beach is cozy and has clear waters because it is not well-known among tourists. In particular, it stands out because of its sparkling black sand. As the black sand's therapeutic effect is well known, visitors can often be seen lying down on the beach and burying themselves in the black sand.

Podo Hotel (포도호텔)

16.9Km 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.

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