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Bijarim Forest (비자림)

Bijarim Forest (비자림)

.0M    2025-04-01

55 Bijasup-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-7912

Designated and protected as a Natural Monument, Bijarim Forest is home to 2,800 bija trees, ranging from 500 to 800 years in age, spread over 448,165㎡ land area. These majestic trees range from 7-14 meters in x_height, 50-110 centimeters in diameter, and 10-15 meters in crown x_width, so this forest is quite a rare example of its kind in the world. The berries of bija trees were used widely as a medicine used to kill parasites, while the wood was used to make premium furniture and go boards. Forest bathing in a bija forest helps to combat arteriosclerosis, mitigate physical and psychological fatigue, and restore the body’s rhythm. 

Maze Museum (메이즈랜드)

665.0M    2024-10-18

2134-47 Bijarim-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-784-3838

Maze Museum, a comprehensive theme park, features the world's longest stone maze, spanning 5.3 km and themed around Jeju’s Samda—the island’s iconic triad of stones, wind, and women. Proudly showcasing Korea’s natural beauty, the park also houses a museum where visitors can explore the history of mazes, view artifacts, and solve puzzles dating from the 14th century to modern times. Constructed from local stones known for their high far-infrared ray emission and the western arborvitae trees, which release beneficial phytoncides, Maze Museum is an eco-friendly park designed with health benefits in mind, offering more than just walking mazes. The site is enveloped by a variety of 40-year-old trees, providing an ideal environment for forest bathing and immersing in nature.

Jeju Samdajang Gujwa Woljeong-ri Sehwa Bijarim (제주삼다장 구좌월정리세화비자림)

Jeju Samdajang Gujwa Woljeong-ri Sehwa Bijarim (제주삼다장 구좌월정리세화비자림)

1.1Km    2023-11-06

15, Bijasup-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Jeju Samdajang uses their special “jang,” fermented paste sauce made with ingredients from Jeju, to deliver exquisite flavors and specializes in marinated crab, which is highly regarded among aficionados. In fact, the restaurant exclusively uses seafood and shellfish sourced from the seas of Jeju. Visitors who like marinated crab can opt for the Samdajang Set (spicy marinated crab, octopus, and seaweed soup, abalone rice porridge, etc.), whereas fish lovers would be served very well by the Galchijorim Set (braised cutlassfish, octopus and seaweed soup, abalone rice porridge, etc.). Because the dishes are all prepared with fresh seafood caught from the seas of Jeju, they all boast rich flavors. Note that this restaurant offers delivery services, so customers can get their famous marinated blue crab, soy sauce-marinated abalone, and soy sauce-marinated shrimp delivered to addresses in Korea.

Darangswi Oreum (Wollangbong Peak) (다랑쉬오름(월랑봉))

Darangswi Oreum (Wollangbong Peak) (다랑쉬오름(월랑봉))

1.8Km    2020-05-06

San 6, Sehwa-ri, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Located the Northeastern part of Jeju Island, Darangswi Oreum is a parasitic volcano that stands about 380 meters above sea level. From Darangswi Oreum, visitors can overlook tourist attractions such as Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak), Udo Island, Hallasan Mountain, coastlines, and various parasitic cones.

The mountain has an oval shape from south to north with a steep incline. The top has a large, deep funnel-shaped crater that still preserves its original shape unlike craters in cones. The name Darangswi is derived from the fact that the mountain looks like a moon ('Da' meaning 'Moon' and 'Swi' meaning 'Mountain' in the Jeju dialect).

Trees are scattered here and there at the top, and the outskirts of the mountain are decorated with cedar trees. Meadow plants such as Aster yomena populate most of the mountain. A gentle hill to the right of Darangswi Oreum is called Akkeun Darangswi Oreum (also called Sowol Nangak). Meaning 'small,' 'Akkeun' is both old Korean and Jeju dialect.

Darangswi Oreum hosts Wollang Peak Sunrise Festival every year allowing visitors to see the spectacular full moon from the crater. There are wooden stairs in place for easy ascent, and the mountain is also a popular site for paragliders.

Songdangnamu (송당나무)

Songdangnamu (송당나무)

1.9Km    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.

Jeju Railbike (제주레일바이크)

3.6Km    2024-10-31

641 Yongnunioreum-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Jeju Railbike opened in 2013 and is the only raikbike facility on Jeju Island. While pedaling along, riders can enjoy the views of cows and horses out to pasture in the fields. The full course is 4 kilometers long, and the bikes are all equipped with motors, making it easy for anyone and everyone to complete the full course without breaking a sweat. Jeju Railbike stands out from other railbikes in the use of many up and down sections, as the rails are not previous railroad tracks, but newly created to match the natural terrain of the ranch. After finishing the ride, visitors can enjoy feeding small animals like sheep, goats, and rabbits.

Yongnunioreum Volcanic Cone (용눈이오름)

3.7Km    2024-03-15

28 Jongdal-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Yongnunioreum Volcanic Cone is located in the eastern part of Jeju. It connects three craters and creates beautiful ridges. Its relatively low x_height makes reaching its summit easy. The top offers panoramic views of Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone and Udo Island in the distance. In spring and summer, the area is covered with green grass, while silver grass takes over in fall and winter.

Snoopy Garden (스누피가든)

Snoopy Garden (스누피가든)

5.4Km    2024-10-29

930 Geumbaekjo-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju
+82-64-903-1111

Snoopy Garden House is where visitors can meet Snoopy and friends from the popular American comic series "Peanuts." The themed halls designed under the overall theme of "Peanuts, Nature & Life" allows one to connect their everyday life through episodes from "Peanuts." Snoopy Garden House has a total of five themed halls and Peanuts Store.

Dotoreum Parasitic Cone (돛오름(돝오름))

Dotoreum Parasitic Cone (돛오름(돝오름))

5.4Km    2023-12-22

San 3, Songdang-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

This oreum, or parasitic cone, is located southwest of Bijarim Forest. Its name “Dot” comes from the Jeju dialect for pig, as the shape of the peak is said to resemble a pig. Dotoreum Parasitic Cone is home to a wide variety of trees and plants, but among them, it is most well-known for its bija trees. However, paths in this parasitic cone tend to be rather narrow and rugged, so one must prepare accordingly in order to climb the hill without much trouble. Visitors are advised to prepare comfortable shoes and water at the very least.

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

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

5.7Km    2025-03-31

182 Manjanggul-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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.