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Hello Kitty Island (헬로키티아일랜드)

Hello Kitty Island (헬로키티아일랜드)

7.2 Km    82139     2024-03-12

340 Hanchang-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-792-6114

Hello Kitty Island is a Hello Kitty-themed museum featuring a ground floor exhibition hall, a 3D theater, a curated gallery, and a gift shop. On the second floor, there's a Hello Kitty Café, while the third floor boasts an outdoor maze garden. With its adorable interior and beloved characters, it's popular among children. Within a 10-minute drive, visitors can also explore the World Automobile & Piano Museum and the Figure Museum Jeju.

Hello Kitty Island* [Tax Refund Shop] (헬로우키티 아일랜드지점*)

Hello Kitty Island* [Tax Refund Shop] (헬로우키티 아일랜드지점*)

7.2 Km    0     2024-04-23

340, Hanchang-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

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Hello Kitty Café - Jeju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (헬로키티카페 제주점)

Hello Kitty Café - Jeju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (헬로키티카페 제주점)

7.2 Km    0     2024-04-16

340, Hanchang-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

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Seogwipo Yerae Ecological Village (서귀포 예래생태마을)

Seogwipo Yerae Ecological Village (서귀포 예래생태마을)

7.8 Km    18937     2020-02-07

82, Yerae-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-738-6613

Yaerae Village encompasses a beautiful natural landscape, prime seaside location in Jeju, and cultural and historic sites spread throughout the area. Located between valleys near Jungmun Resort, considered one of Korea’s greatest tourism complexes, the village retains its traditional way of life. Village residents value environmental awareness, placing an importance on educating youth to preserve both the local customs and the village’s natural surroundings. Villagers encourage a sense of community through engaging in environment-related activities.

Wonder Island (원더아일랜드)

Wonder Island (원더아일랜드)

7.8 Km    0     2024-01-24

89 Sinhwayeoksa-ro 304beon-gil, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Wonder Island is the nation's first experience-based media exhibition space, and is located inside Summerset Clubhouse within Shinhwa World. The exhibition hall, geared towards children, is divided into 12 different themes that show Jeju's beautiful nature and animals.

Camellia Hill (카멜리아힐)

Camellia Hill (카멜리아힐)

8.0 Km    51512     2022-12-26

166, Byeongak-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-800-6296

Camellia Hill is a camellia arboretum that was created on a 172,000 square meter plot of land in Sangchang-ri, Jeju-do. The arboretum is home to 6,000 camellia trees of 500 different species including species that are known to produce the world’s largest and earliest blossoms. In addition to camellia trees, the arboretum also boasts palm trees, wildflowers, and other plants as well as a sprawling grass plaza and an ecological pond. Auxiliary facilities include a gallery exhibiting camellia-themed crafts and a multipurpose seminar room. Camellia Hill also offers a variety of lodging facilities ranging from thatched-roof cottages and wooden cabins to steel houses and a condominium-type resort.

Chocolate Museum (초콜릿 박물관)

Chocolate Museum (초콜릿 박물관)

8.0 Km    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.

Jeju Shinhwa World Marriott Resort (메리어트관 제주신화월드 호텔 앤 리조트)

Jeju Shinhwa World Marriott Resort (메리어트관 제주신화월드 호텔 앤 리조트)

8.1 Km    1125     2024-04-02

38 Sinhwayeoksa-ro 304beon-gil, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-1670-8800

The Jeju Shinhwa World Marriott Resort, a premier Marriott establishment centrally located within Jeju Shinhwa World, offers 527 guest rooms across its East and West Buildings. With 30% of these being connecting rooms, the resort caters excellently to groups of friends traveling together. The premium rooms and those at higher rates on the 6th floor are especially distinguished by their hinoki wood baths, lending an extra touch of luxury. The resort’s "Mosil" area, inspired by the iconic Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone of Jeju, features a 25-meter lap pool, complemented by both indoor and outdoor swimming areas, a children's pool and a playground, and an outdoor pool area. Wellness facilities include a spa with seven treatment rooms, a fitness center of practical size, and a sauna, ensuring guests can maintain health and relaxation. Additionally, the resort boasts the Sky on 5 Grill, known for its splendid views, and a sophisticated fine dining restaurant that showcases world-renowned chefs.

Jeju Aerospace Museum (제주항공우주박물관)

8.1 Km    4320     2018-08-07

218, Nokchabunjae-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Jeju Aerospace Museum is the largest aerospace museum in Asia. The museum not only offers information and exhibitions related to aerospace as well as astronomy, but it also integrates education with entertainment to provide an enjoyable learning opportunity for both kids and adults. The view from the museum’s second floor is another sight not to be missed.

Gapado Island (가파도)

Gapado Island (가파도)

8.2 Km    51244     2019-11-06

Gapa-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-794-7130

Gapado Island is 5.5 km away from Moseulpo Port, south of Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do.

Dutchman Hendrik Hamel stumbled upon the shores of Jeju Island and later introduced the island to the West. The island has a monument for Hamel, set up to honor his contributions to Jeju. Gapa Green Barley Festival is held every year in May, and a ferry also runs from Moseulpo Port to Gapado Island, and operates two times a day.