Hyeopjaegul Lava Tube (Hallim Park) (협재굴(한림공원)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Hyeopjaegul Lava Tube (Hallim Park) (협재굴(한림공원))

10.2Km    2025-03-13

300 Hallim-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-796-0001

Hyeopjaegul Lava Tube is one example of the lava tube systems of Jeju Island, along with Hwanggeumgul, Socheongul, Ssangyonggul and Manjanggul Lava Tubes. The cave is approximately 200 meters in length, 10 meters in x_width and 5 meters in x_height. It is thought to have been created by the lava that erupted from Hallasan Mountain some 25 million years ago. This cave uniquely contains features of both lava and limestone caves. The entire area surrounding the cave is a huge stratum of seashells and sand, while the interior of the cave has a mystical ambience due to its various formations such as stalactites and stalagmites, hanging from the ceiling and sprouting up from the bottom of the cave. The cave also features pillars formed when stalactites and stalagmites join together. The cave walls are covered in lime, which at times looks like beautiful cave paintings. The temperature inside the cave stays at 17~18℃ throughout the year, making the cave a welcome escape from the summer heat and a great place to keep warm during winter.

Hyeopjaegul Lava Tube has been designated Natural Monument No. 236 and ranks among the world’s major mysterious caves, such as the stone salt cave of Peru and the underwater limestone caves of Yugoslavia. As Hyeopjaegul Lava Tube is close to Ssangyonggul Lava Tube, the two can be visited on the same day.

Okdom Sikdang (옥돔식당)

10.2Km    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.

Stone Grandfather Restaurant (돌하르방)

10.3Km    2020-05-29

300, Hallim-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-796-0001

Located in Jaeam Folk Village (Hallim Park), the restaurant is spacious and is well known for its traditional local dishes such as charcoal-grilled Jeju pork, seafood and mung bean pancake, nutritious sea urchin soup, and jopssalju (Jeju-style wine made of millet and yeast). It also serves cold herb naengmyeon in the summer and pheasant buckwheat kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) and a local dish called pheasant bingtteok in winter.

Panpo Port (판포포구)

10.3Km    2024-10-18

2877-3, Panpo-ri, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Panpo Port, located on the west side of Jeju, is a popular snorkeling spot. Thanks to its sand bed and clear water, it offers a mystical underwater scenery. Visitors who do not have snorkeling equipment can rent one from the Panpo-ri Youth Association during the summer season. There are shower facilities as well so there is no need to bring anything else. In addition to snorkeling gears, visitors can also rent paddle boats, life vests and, even a low wooden bench on which visitors sit and relax for enjoying the view of the port. Unlike a typical beach, it is a port so swimmers can be free from sandy mess and the water is relatively shallow, which makes it a perfect place for children to play safely and pleasantly in the water.

Manseon Sikdang (만선식당)

10.4Km    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)

10.4Km    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.

Geumneung Seokmulwon (Geumneung Rock Park) (금능석물원)

10.4Km    2024-12-10

Jeju is often referred to as Samda-do, which can be translated to “island of three abundances,” because it has many stones, wind, and women. Stones from Jeju are prohibited from being taken out of Jeju and only processed stones are exported. The most well-known processed stone production in Jeju is dol hareubang (“stone grandfather”). Geumneung Rock Park is a place where travelers who are tired of seeing the same-old dol hareubang can appreciate the essence of Jeju stones. It is a park created on a 33,058m² site by master craftsman Jang Gong-ik, who has been making dol hareubang for about 40 years, expressing aspects of Jeju life through stones. The park has a Buddhist-friendly atmosphere overall with statues of Buddha, which are all works of Jang Gong-ik, who has maintained this place for decades.

Geumneung Beach (금능해수욕장)

10.5Km    2024-07-17

119-10 Geumneung-gil, Hallim-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-728-3983

Clear waters, a beautiful beach with white sand and seashells, fantastic sunset, and the view of Biyangdo Island beyond sum up to describe Geumneung Beach. The white sandy beach where the bottom of the shallow, blue water is clearly seen creates an illusion that one can easily walk all the way to Biyangdo.

Geumneung Beach is directly connected to Hyeopjae Beach, another popular tourist spot on the west side of Jeju Island. However, despite the common charming elements the two beaches share, Geumneung Beach sees a relatively small number of visitors in comparison, so it exudes a more relaxing vibe. Moreover, the beach and the parking lot are directly connected, making it more convenient to move baggage and other belongings. The newly built showers supply warm water, which is another advantge of the beach.

It is recommended to visit the beach during the hours of ebb tide. Once the sea water recedes afar, a vast, beautiful sandy beach appears. The water is shallow in many parts where natural swimming pools are formed, allowing little children to be able to play safely.

Yongsu Port (용수항)

10.5Km    2025-04-07

Yongsu-ri, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Yongsu Port is a small fisihing port located in the Yongsu-ri area of Jeju. It marks the end point of the Jeju Olle Trail Route 12 and the starting point of Jeju Olle Trail Route 13. The port offers a beautiful blue silhouette view of Chagwido Island, the biggest uninhabited island in Jeju. On both sides of the village, visitors can find Bangsatap towers, which are believed to protect the village.

Citrus Gardening Café (시트러스 가드닝 카페)

10.5Km    2024-12-10

Citrus Gardening Café is a plant cafe located near Geumneung Beach. This cafe is located among basalt stone walls, the symbol of Jeju, and low-story buildings, all of which represent the island’s authentic local and natural scenery. The unique plants that thrive in relatively hot and humid island climate can be seen both indoors and outdoors, offering an interesting sight. The signature menu here is mazagran. The café’s original mazagran recipe mixes fresh fruits from Jeju with Portuguese-style coffee. The café also serves regular coffee, herbal tea, and matcha latte.