Gwaneumsa Temple (Jeju) (관음사(제주)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Gwaneumsa Temple (Jeju) (관음사(제주))

6.9Km    2024-10-10

660 Sallokbuk-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-724-6830

Gwaneumsa Temple is a historic Buddhist temple located about 650m up on the slopes of Hallasan Mountain. The road leading to the temple is exceptionally scenic, framed by cedar trees and adorned vibrant with chrysanthemum flowers, creating a striking yellow path. The temple grounds host siginificant structures such as the Cheonwangmun Gate, Daeungjeon Hall, and the Gwaneumgul Cave. For visitor convenience, the complex includes a café and a restaurant specializing in Buddhist temple cuisine. Additionally, the temple offers a templestay program, providing guests with a unique opportunity to engage in rest and meditation, embracing the tranquil solitude of the temple environment.

Jeju Local Produce Display and Sales Market (제주 특산품전시판매장)

Jeju Local Produce Display and Sales Market (제주 특산품전시판매장)

6.9Km    2021-07-27

473, Yeonsam-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-751-3360

Jeju Local Produce Display and Sales Market is located on the first floor of Jeju Small & Medium Business Center to promote small local producers and market their items. It displays and sells more than 2,200 agricultural items, seafood, processed food, crafts, and cosmetic items from 138 local producers. These items are based upon ingredients and materials produced in Jeju. Through direct dealings with producers, the market offers quality items at inexpensive prices. Online purchase is also available through its website.

Jejuhyanggyo Confucian School (제주향교)

Jejuhyanggyo Confucian School (제주향교)

6.9Km    2020-02-18

43, Seomun-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-757-0976

Jejuhyanggyo Confucian School is an educational center that teaches Confucianism to local people, and holds ancestral ceremonies for the great Confucian scholars. It is also used as an administration office, and a gathering place for the local Confucians. It has two main halls: Myeongnyundang and Daeseongjeon, which houses ancestral tablets.

Jeju Pacific Hotel (제주 퍼시픽 호텔)

7.0Km    2021-03-12

20, Seosa-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-758-2500

Jeju Pacific Hotel is located at the center of old Jeju where traditions and history of Jeju Island are well preserved. The hotel is a short distance from Jeju International Airport, making it easily accessible, as well as many popular tourist attractions such as Yongduam Rock and Dongmun Traditional Market.

Grabel Hotel - Jeju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (그라벨호텔 제주점)

Grabel Hotel - Jeju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (그라벨호텔 제주점)

7.0Km    2024-04-16

1F, 7316, Iljuseo-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Samdae Guksuhoegwan (삼대국수회관)

7.0Km    2021-03-23

41, Samseong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-759-6644

This is where you can eat Gogi guksu (pork noodles) that only use Jeju's clean pork. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jeju-si, Jeju-do. The most famous menu is spicy noodles.

Himart - Jeju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 제주점)

Himart - Jeju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 제주점)

7.0Km    2024-04-18

15, Seosa-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum (제주민속자연사박물관)

Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum (제주민속자연사박물관)

7.0Km    2024-03-13

40 Samseong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-7708

The Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum showcases the island's unique traditional culture and natural environment. It features exhibits on Jeju’s natural history, folklore, marine life, and an interactive Jeju Experience Center. Enhancing visitor engamgent, the museum includes dioramas and animated films. A highlight of the Sea Exhibition Hall is the 13m-long skeleton of a Bryde's whale, discovered dead on a jeju beach in 2004. 

Sinsan Park (신산공원)

Sinsan Park (신산공원)

7.0Km    2017-11-07

92-12, Sinsan-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Sinsan Park was opened to commemorate the arrival of the Olympic Torch to Korea for the '88 Seoul Olympic Games but now serves as a resting place for local citizens. It has become a popular location for family outings, and many couples enjoy walking along the paths through the shade of the forest.

Ujin Haejangguk (우진해장국)

7.1Km    2024-03-27

11 Seosa-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-757-3393

Ujin Haejangguk, located near Seomun Sageori (intersection) in Jeju City, specializes in haejangguk (hangover soup). It is so popular that visitors often line up to secure a seat. The restaurant's signature dish is gosari haejangguk (bracken hangover soup), made with bracken and pork. Other favorites on the menu include sagol haejangguk (beef bone hangover soup) and momguk (seaweed soup).