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Chocolate Museum (초콜릿 박물관)

Chocolate Museum (초콜릿 박물관)

0m    63598     2022-12-27

144, Iljuseo-ro 3000beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

The Chocolate Museum in Seogwipo, Jeju is the second largest chocolate museum in the world (the largest being the Cologne Chocolate Museum in Germany). Built using volcanic scoria unique to Jeju, the museum looks like an ancient castle and seems to complement the surrounding natural environment. The front yard measures 5,000 meters squared and is surrounded by a low-lying fence made of rough stones, giving even passerbyers a great view of the museum's front garden .
At the entrance to the museum, a whimsical statue of a cacao god greets visitors. The museum has three floors and houses a gallery, a theater, a café, a workshop, and a chocolate store. The most popular exhibits are the gallery with various exhibits on chocolate and the workshop showing the chocolate-making process. The chocolate produced at the museum is available for both sampling and purchase. In addition, the 'Collection Square' features a wide array of chocolate cases and other items that Mr. Han Ye-seok, the museum director, has collected from around the world.
In the 'Chateâu Chocolat: Real Chocolate Place' chocolate shop at the Chocolate Museum, visitors can get a taste of hand-made chocolates. The Chateâu Chocolat is a retail chocolate chain with franchises in Gyeongbokgung, Apgujeong, Itaewon, and Changdeokgung in Seoul, and Yangyang and Somdari in Gangwon-do.

Sanbang Sikdang (산방식당)

Sanbang Sikdang (산방식당)

4.3 Km    86     2021-03-23

62, Hamoisam-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-794-2165

It is a place where you can eat Suyuk (boiled beef slices) made with Jeju Heukdwaeji (black pork) together with Milmyeon (wheat noodles). This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do. The most famous menu is wheat noodles.

Okdom Sikdang (옥돔식당)

Okdom Sikdang (옥돔식당)

4.4 Km    86     2021-03-24

62, Sinyeong-ro 36beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-794-8833

This is a place to make Kalguksu (chopped noodle soup) with broth brewed with Bomal (top shells). This restaurant's signature menu is noodle soup with brown turban Shell. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do.

Little Prince Citrus Orchard (어린왕자감귤밭)

Little Prince Citrus Orchard (어린왕자감귤밭)

4.6 Km    0     2024-02-20

45-1 Chusa-ro 36beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Little Prince Citrus Orchard is a café located in an 8,000 square meter palm grove, enriched with Jeju scoria. The café's citrus orchard is home to 11 species of animals, allowing visitors to feed them with any drink order. In winter, the citrus harvest season, they also offer a citrus picking activity. Their signature offerings include the fresh green tangerine smoothie and hallabong smoothie.

Manseon Sikdang (만선식당)

Manseon Sikdang (만선식당)

4.7 Km    36     2021-03-24

44, Hamohanggu-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-794-6300

It is a mackerel sashimi specialty store that has been run for 15 years. This Seafood restaurant is located in Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do. The representative menu is sliced raw mackerel.

Miyeongine Sikdang (미영이네식당)

Miyeongine Sikdang (미영이네식당)

4.7 Km    63     2024-03-12

42 Hamohanggu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-792-0077

Miyeongine Sikdang specializes in sliced raw mackerel and is located in Moseulpo Port. Its signature dish is the fresh sliced raw mackerel caught locally in Jeju. In addition to sliced raw mackerel, they also offer godeungeo gui (grilled mackerel) and godeungeo maleuntang (clear mackerel soup). The godeungeo hoe (sliced raw mackerel) is especially delightful when paired with a variety of tasty side dishes. Nearby attractions include Hamo Beach, Songaksan Mountain, and Gapado Island.

Daejeonghyanggyo Confucian School (대정향교)

Daejeonghyanggyo Confucian School (대정향교)

5.6 Km    17304     2019-12-26

165-17, Hyanggyo-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-742-8866

Daejeonghyanggyo was a Confucian school during Joseon Dynasty. Although the exact date of construction is uncertain, it is estimated that the building was built around the same time as Daejeonghyeon in 1416.

The school was originally located inside Bukseong but it was once moved outside of Dongmun and then again to the site of Seoseong. It was finally moved to Dansan Oreum where it remains to this day. At present, Daejeonghyanggyo Confucian School consists of Daeseongjeon, Myeongryundang, Dongjae, Seojae Shinsammun, Daeseongmun, Dongmalmun and Dongjeongmun. Daeseongjeon was remodeled in 1669, 1688, and 1752. Myeongryundang was rebuilt in 1772. After several instances of remodeling and rebuilding, Daeseongjeon was remodeled again in 1993. The Confucian school was designated as the Jeju Tangible Cultural Asset No. 4 in August 1971.

M1971 Yacht Tour (M1971요트투어)

M1971 Yacht Tour (M1971요트투어)

5.7 Km    0     2024-01-09

128 Choenamdanhaean-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

M1971  is a yacht tour destination in Moseulpo, Jeju. The representative program, Dolphin Eco Tour, promotes Jeju's natural scenery through the safe navigation of the captains and offers tourists an amazing experience to observe wild dolphins. As a form of sustainable tourism, M1971 is attracting the attention of many people and contributing to local tourism development. Furthermore, for the development of the marine leisure industry, M1971 is developing and operating various marina comprehensive management services and marine-related activities. Above all, M1971 is always doing its best to protect Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in Jeju Island. Enjoy not only the dolphins but also the beautiful sunsets in the western sea.

Manor Blanc (마노르블랑)

5.8 Km    0     2024-02-20

46 Iljuseo-ro 2100beon-gil, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Manor Blanc is a café that features a beautiful garden adorned with hydrangeas in summer, pink muhlies in fall, and camellias in winter. From late fall to winter, the café also offers citrus picking experiences. Their drink menu includes homemade hallabong ade, green tangerine ade, and Jeju lemon ginger ade. Visitors can enjoy the views of Sanbangsan Mountain and Seogwipo Sea from the second floor of the café.

Hamo Beach (하모해변)

5.8 Km    18641     2021-06-24

Choenamdanhaean-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-760-6000

Hamo Beach is located near Moseulpo Port, and is sometimes referred to as Moseulpo Beach. The beach used to be open for swimming but a variety of issues caused the beach to close for safety. The beach is located along Jeju Olle Trail Course 10, and features a campground nearby. The campground is a paid service and requires advance reservation during peak season. In summer, visitors can enjoy sea walking here, a water leisure sport featuring a diver's helmet. Across from the beach is a field of sunflowers standing before Sanbangsan Mountain.