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Jeju Bultapsa Temple (불탑사(제주))

Jeju Bultapsa Temple (불탑사(제주))

10.1 Km    20793     2021-06-15

41, Wondang-ro 16-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-755-9283

Located in Samyang-dong, Jeju-si, Bultapsa Temple is a branch of Gwaneumsa Temple, the headquarters of the 23rd district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The temple is nestled at the foot of Wondangbong Peak (alt. 170.4 meters). The temple started out as the Buddhist shrine Wondangsa, one of three temples in Jeju during the Yuan dynasty. Most of the temple was damaged due to the Jeju Uprising on April 3, 1948 and it was rebuilt in 1953. Later, the temple underwent renovations and extension works to get to the current conditions. Today, the temple has Daeungjeon Hall, Yosachae monk quarters, Jonggak Bell Tower, and Cheonwangmun Gate. The temple's five-story stone pagoda is Jeju's only stone pagoda from the Goryeo dynasty. It was designated Treasure No. 1187 in November 1993.

Jeju Horse Park (조랑말체험공원)

Jeju Horse Park (조랑말체험공원)

10.2 Km    29658     2024-01-11

381-15 Noksan-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Jeju Horse Park offers a venue to promote Jeju’s horse culture in an easy and fun way. The park has kept intact the 600-year history of nomadic culture at the site of Gasi-ri Village which used to house Gammajang, the place for raising the best horses during the Joseon dynasty. The park includes the Jeju Horse Museum, Ttarabi horseback riding track, Maeum Cafe, Mongol Yurt Guesthouse, camping site, Art Shop, and an experience place to focus on the Project for a New Cultural Space Creation through the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. The Jeju Horse Museum was the first national museum created by a village and its main theme covers the history and culture of the village. It is also regarded as a new form of community business model.

Gwaneumsa Temple (Jeju) (관음사(제주))

10.3 Km    33792     2024-03-26

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 Starlight World Park and Planetarium (제주별빛누리공원)

Jeju Starlight World Park and Planetarium (제주별빛누리공원)

10.6 Km    28328     2024-03-13

60 Seondolmokdong-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-728-8900

Jeju Starlight World Park and Planetarium is an astronomical theme park offering the opportunity to observe realistic images of the universe through its 4D theater and planetarium. The outdoor observatory is equipped with astronomical telescopes that enable the observation of distant planets and star clusters. Additionally, the park provides other entertaining experiences popular with children, such as a robot café. The outdoor space is also renowned for its stunning night views.

Samyang Beach (삼양해수욕장)

10.6 Km    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.

Haenyeo’s Kitchen Bukchon Branch (해녀의부엌 북촌점)

Haenyeo’s Kitchen Bukchon Branch (해녀의부엌 북촌점)

10.6 Km    0     2024-01-09

31 Bukchon 9-gil, Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Haenyeo’s Kitchen Bukchon Branch was renovated from a fishing village warehouse and is a unique restaurant where visitors can enjoy meals while appreciating the media art in a 360-degree panorama. Only 14 people are invited to a table of dishes carefully prepared by 12 artists to taste a course meal of seafood collected by haenyeo (female divers who collect seafood). While dining, the customers are entertained with media art and a storytelling by a docent that depicts the life of haenyeo divers and their village. The four-course lunch lasts 80 minutes, and the seven-course dinner lasts 120 minutes. Unique dishes, such as shindari, the fermented beverage; sangwetteok, Jeju’s traditional rice cake; uyeongpat with bracken and bean sprouts; Nangpun Set Menu comprised of top shells, red tilefish, seafood wraps, steamed pork slices, vegetables, and other side dishes; omegi rice cakes, become special memories of the trip in itself. Admission is available for those aged 6 or older, and reservations are required.

Olive Young - Jeju National University Hospital Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 제주대학병원)

Olive Young - Jeju National University Hospital Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 제주대학병원)

10.8 Km    0     2024-04-18

#102, 616, Jungang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Songdangnamu (송당나무)

Songdangnamu (송당나무)

11.1 Km    2912     2024-02-21

68-140 Songdang 5-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Songdangnamu is a gardening café where visitors can enjoy flowers in a spacious garden. Songdang-ri, known for its abundant rainfall, is recognized as a neighborhood conducive to plant growth, making it popular for landscaping cultivation. The café features a greenhouse filled with various plants such as herbs, palm trees, and catcus, as well as an outdoor garden spanning over 5,300 square meters. The signature menu item is the hallabong ade.

Blaze Resort [Korea Quality]블라제 리조트[한국관광 품질인증]

Blaze Resort [Korea Quality]블라제 리조트[한국관광 품질인증]

11.1 Km    0     2023-05-23

274 , Noksan-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-787-2588

Blaze Resort is a private pension in Pyoseon-myeon, Jeju. It stands on Noksang-ro, a road which is famous for its beautiful springtime display of canola flowers and cherry blossom. The nearby forest trail, doldam dry stone walls, and local oreum (low volcanic hill) make picturesque photo backdrops, and are often used for wedding photo-shoots. Rooms in the pension range from 2-person to 4-person, so groups can be accommodated. There are also swings, slides and flower garden trails around the pension, a restaurant for group meals, and a large auditorium.

Manjanggul Lava Tube [National Geopark] (만장굴 (제주도 국가지질공원))

Manjanggul Lava Tube [National Geopark] (만장굴 (제주도 국가지질공원))

12.2 Km    237725     2024-05-17

182, Manjanggul-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-3945

Manjanggul Lava Tube, located in Gimnyeong-ri, Jeju, is part of the Geomunoreum Lava Tube system. The lava tube stretches roughly 7,400 meters, with a maximum x_height of 25 meters and x_width of 18 meters. These measurements make it one of the largest lava tubes in the world. Manjanggul holds great value for science and conservation studies, having well-maintained formations despite being formed over one hundred thousand years ago.

The majority of the cave is closed off, with only 1 kilometer being open to tourists. Within this open section, visitors can see a variety of lava tube and cave topographical features, including stalagtites, stalagmites, and stone pillars. Among these, the 7.6-meter-tall stone pillar at the end of the open section is recorded as the largest in the world.