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Seogwipo Kensington Resort (켄싱턴리조트 서귀포)

Seogwipo Kensington Resort (켄싱턴리조트 서귀포)

7.2Km    2025-03-16

684 Ieodo-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-739-9001

Kensington Resort is located in the pine forest zone of Jeju Island. The resort was built to blend in with the beautiful natural surroundings.

On the coast of Seogwipo, Kensington Resort sits along Gangjeongcheon Stream, Jeju's one and only freshwater stream. The resort is in a peaceful, picturesque location within the beautiful nature of Jeju Island.

Gangjeongcheon Stream (강정천)

Gangjeongcheon Stream (강정천)

8.3Km    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.

Hueree Natural Park (휴애리자연생활공원)

Hueree Natural Park (휴애리자연생활공원)

8.9Km    2024-12-04

256 Sillyedong-ro, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-732-2114

Hueree Natural Park is a beautiful flower park boasting year-round flower festivals, highlighting the beauty of diverse seasonal flowers with the stunning backdrop of Hallasan Mountain. In addition, it also offers a series of programs for visitors to get up close and feed animals (such as black pigs), to play traditional games, and to walk barefoot through volcanic cinders. From October to January, the mandarin picking experience is a highlight.

5.16 Tree Tunnel (Road 5.16 Forest Tunnel) (5.16도로숲터널)

5.16 Tree Tunnel (Road 5.16 Forest Tunnel) (5.16도로숲터널)

9.2Km    2024-01-31

267-110 Sillyecheon-ro, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

The 5.16 Road is the first national highway of Jeju and connects the cities of Jeju and Seogwipo. Drive the winding road toward Seogwipo to the points about 2.6 to 1.2 kilometers at a distance from Hallasan Seongpanak Rest Area to reach a tree tunnel shaped like an arch made with evergreen trees and deciduous trees. At the northern entrance to the tree tunnel, there is a sign reading, “The road is more beautiful if you drive slowly.” The road here is narrow and has many curves, causing a risk of accidents, so drivers should be careful. Another reason to slow down while driving on this road is to appreciate the surrounding scenery.
Located at the foot of Hallasan Mountain, the road provides various aspects of nature throughout the four seasons. Trees that extend out from both sides of the road and are bent as if embracing the sky provide cool shade in the summer, red leaves in the fall, and dazzling snow scenes in the winter. The 5.16 Tree Tunnel presents picturesque four seasons of Jeju.

Jeju Camellia Arboretum (제주동백수목원)

10.3Km    2025-03-31

288 Taewi-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Jeju Camellia Arboretum is home to Korea's largest colony of Camellia sasanqua, a minature camellia species. The arboretum is part of Wimi Camellia Habitat, a beautiful forest protected as a natural monument of Jeju.

Jeju Yakcheonsa Temple (약천사(제주))

Jeju Yakcheonsa Temple (약천사(제주))

10.5Km    2024-12-02

293-28 Ieodo-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

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.

Jungmun Equestrian Park (중문승마공원)

10.8Km    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.

Baengnokdam Lake (한라산 백록담)

Baengnokdam Lake (한라산 백록담)

11.0Km    2025-10-31

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.

We Hospital (WE병원)

11.7Km    2025-10-23

453-95 1100-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

As a premium health resort, THE WE is located halfway up Hallasan Mountain, a UNESCO-recognized World Natural Heritage. In this Korea's first health resort, you can enjoy comfortable 5-star hotel services and healthcare services of Halla Medical Foundation with natural volcanic bedrock water of Jeju and the clean forest of Halla Mountain.

WE Hospital of Halla Medical Foundation operates Korea's only health resort to maximize health management effects utilizing natural environments and various health programs. It provides various one-stop programs of its Health Promotion Center, Plastic Surgery Centers, Wellness Center and Medical Spa Center with the concept of "Medi-Well" that combines "Medical" and "Wellness."

Experience customized healthcare services differentiated from other hospitals at THE WE, a premium health resort.

We Hotel (위(WE) 호텔)

We Hotel (위(WE) 호텔)

11.7Km    2025-10-23

453-95 1100-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-730-1200

We Hotel in Jeju is the first premium health resort in Korea that combines a resort with medical services offered by the We Hospital of Halla Medical Foundation. In addition to comfortable hotel services, it also offers differentiated healthcare services, along with wellness and health-promoting programs, whose effectiveness was scientifically proven by medical experts. The hotel offers ultimate healing moments through various wellness programs, medical spa, and mediwell programs, utilizing the clean forests in Hallasan Mountain and pure volcanic bedrock water -- all nature's gifts.