Seogwipo Penguin Swimming Festival (서귀포 겨울바다펭귄수영대회)

8.4 Km 13601 2019-12-06

3039, Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-64-739-7201

Seogwipo-si is home to warm winter at the southernmost point of Jeju Island and holds the Seogwipo Penguin Swimming Festival to welcome each new year.

The festival aims to ring in the new year through boot camp activities making it an unusual festival that people really enjoy.

Jungmun Beach, one of the most popular beaches on Jeju Island, is the festival venue and there will be various programs and exciting activities.

International Electric Vehicle Expo (국제전기자동차엑스포)

8.4 Km 9780 2021-12-24

224, Jungmungwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-64-702-1580

International Electric Vehicle Expo is held in Jeju annually as the only expo in the world focusing on electric vehicles. Noted manufacturers of electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, batteries, and chargers from both the domestic market and abroad attend the expo. Those manufacturers introduce and promote their products in the expo. At the same time, a conference is also held for domestic and international electric vehicle experts to participate in.

International Convention Center Jeju (ICC Jeju) (제주국제컨벤션센터)

8.4 Km 21852 2020-07-21

224, Jungmungwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-735-1000

International Convention Center Jeju (ICC Jeju) is located within Jungmun Resort, with fantastic views of Hallasan Mountain and the ocean. Opened on March 22, 2003, the convention center is comprised of two underground levels and five above-ground floors. Amenities include an international meeting hall that can accommodate up to 4,300 people, as well as exhibition halls and related facilities for all types of international events and meetings. The exterior of the center is designed with a motif of Jeju Island and stands in harmony with the surrounding nature.

The Seaes Hotel & Resort (씨에스 호텔& 리조트)

8.5 Km 34047 2021-03-15

198, Jungmungwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-735-3000

The Seaes Hotel & Resort is located in the Jungmun Tourist Complex, surrounded by the natural beauty of Jeju. The hotel offers accommodations in individual traditional Korean houses for a unique and private stay, as well as modern houses, all overlooking the sea. Guests can also enjoy Jeju's nature through the garden and walking paths. The resort has also been featured in a many Korean dramas and films, making it a popular location among Koreans.

The Shilla Jeju (제주신라호텔)

8.5 Km 19742 2021-03-16

75, Jungmungwangwang-ro 72beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-735-5114

A premier hotel with a classic European design, The Shilla Jeju is a full-scale lodging resort located in Jungmun Tourist Complex on the southern coast of Jeju Island facing the Pacific Ocean. Opened in 1990, the hotel offers guestrooms of various types, in addition to restaurants, banquet halls and meeting rooms, a fitness club, and other convenience and entertainment facilities.

Noeul Eondeok (몰질식육식당)

8.5 Km 28 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.

Seogwipo Yerae Ecological Village (서귀포 예래생태마을)

8.5 Km 18937 2020-02-07

82, Yerae-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-738-6613

Yaerae Village encompasses a beautiful natural landscape, prime seaside location in Jeju, and cultural and historic sites spread throughout the area. Located between valleys near Jungmun Resort, considered one of Korea’s greatest tourism complexes, the village retains its traditional way of life. Village residents value environmental awareness, placing an importance on educating youth to preserve both the local customs and the village’s natural surroundings. Villagers encourage a sense of community through engaging in environment-related activities.

Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff (주상절리대(대포동지삿개))

8.7 Km 185321 2024-03-11

36-30, Ieodo-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-738-1521

Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff is a stone pillar formed by lava that flowed out of the crater and contracted as it cooled rapidly. It is characterized by its polygonal staircase-like form. The stones are 30 to 40 meters high, hexagonal in shape, and line the coast for about 1 kilometer. The constant crashing of the waves is a highlight not to be missed.

Camellia Hill (카멜리아힐)

8.7 Km 51512 2022-12-26

166, Byeongak-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-800-6296

Camellia Hill is a camellia arboretum that was created on a 172,000 square meter plot of land in Sangchang-ri, Jeju-do. The arboretum is home to 6,000 camellia trees of 500 different species including species that are known to produce the world’s largest and earliest blossoms. In addition to camellia trees, the arboretum also boasts palm trees, wildflowers, and other plants as well as a sprawling grass plaza and an ecological pond. Auxiliary facilities include a gallery exhibiting camellia-themed crafts and a multipurpose seminar room. Camellia Hill also offers a variety of lodging facilities ranging from thatched-roof cottages and wooden cabins to steel houses and a condominium-type resort.

Jungmun Parnas Hotel Jeju (중문 파르나스 제주)

8.9 Km 0 2024-04-01

100, Jungmungwangwang-ro 72beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Jungmun Parnas Hotel Jeju is a 5-star luxury hotel newly built in 2022 that is famous for its oceanfront accommodations with stunning ocean views of Seogwipo. Besides the infinity pool club lounge and dining, activity packages are also available, letting guests enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jeju Island with top-notch service. A TV series called "King the Land (2023)" made this place even more famous as the many scenes from the dramas were filmed inside the hotel. In particular, the lobby shining under bright sunlight created a cheerful mood in the TV series. There is also a family lounge and guest rooms customized for families, making it the perfect accommodation for a family vacation with kids.

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