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Spirited Garden (생각하는정원)

Spirited Garden (생각하는정원)

15.8Km    2024-04-19

675, Nokchabunjae-ro, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

The Spirited Garden, spanning a 36,000㎡ land, is divided into various thematic areas: fantasy, soul, inspiration, philosophers, junipers, tangerine, peace, and secret. This garden showcases a unique interpretation of traditional Korean garden art, with meticulous landscaping, bonsai collections, and distinctive rock formations set among lawns and volcanic features known as parasitic cones (Oreum). Additionally, the garden is enhanced by artificial elements, such as massive volcanic stone fences and gates, all handcrafted, as well as waterfalls and ponds that complement the stone structures. 

Donnaeko Resort (Wonangpokpo Falls) (돈내코(원앙폭포))

Donnaeko Resort (Wonangpokpo Falls) (돈내코(원앙폭포))

16.0Km    2025-01-14

137, Donnaeko-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-6920

With a valley creek hidden by lush green forest leading to a 5-meter-high waterfall falling into a small pool of water, Donnaeko Resort is like a small paradise hidden in nature. The waters, flowing down from Hallasan Mountain, are clear and icy cold even during the hot summer season. The resort's magnificent views and natural pool make the area a popular vacation destination.

Chocolate Museum (초콜릿 박물관)

Chocolate Museum (초콜릿 박물관)

16.1Km    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 Equestrian Park (제주승마공원)

16.5Km    2024-05-08

152-1 Nokgome-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Jeju Equestrian Park, nestled in the mid-mountain meadows of Yusuam-ri, Aewol-eup, offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the island’s natural beauty on horseback. With the longest trekking course stretching 100 kilometers, the park presents a variety of routes tailored to individual preferences, including horse riding shows, a couples’ riding academy, a children's riding camp, and corporate horseback riding workshops for the perfect equestrian leisure experience. Safety is a top priority, ensured by the best instructors for a comfortable and secure riding experience, making it an accessible adventure for even novice riders.

Jeoji Oreum (Dakmol Oreum, Sae Oreum) (저지오름(닥몰오름,새오름))

Jeoji Oreum (Dakmol Oreum, Sae Oreum) (저지오름(닥몰오름,새오름))

16.5Km    2020-02-26

Jungsanganseo-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Jeoji Oreum is situated in Jeoji-ri, Hangyeong-myeon in Jeju-si. This parasitic cone rises 239 meters above sea level, is 100 meters high, and has a crater with a circumference of 800 meters and 62 meters deep. The crater is round and in the shape of a funnel.

It is said that Jeoji Oreum is as old as Jeoji Village. It is also called Dakmoru or Sae Oreum. Nearby, there are Gamaechang Oreum and Heoritdang, showing just how long the history of Jeoji Village is. In the past, people harvested wild weeds from Jeoji Oreum to cover their thatched-roof houses. Over time, trees were planted and today, Jeoji Oreum is covered with a dense forest. The area has been designated a "Forest of Life" since June 2005.

Tilda House (틸다하우스)

Tilda House (틸다하우스)

16.5Km    2024-12-13

3367-1 , Jungsanganseo-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-10-7628-0037

Tilda House is a European-style pension made up of beautiful buildings with orange roofs and stone walls located in Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si. There are six guest rooms, including rooms with connecting doors and private houses, so there are many options to suit the number of guests. The pension offers a kids' room with toys and books, a sand playground, and a grassy yard, making it popular among families with young children. Breakfast buffet is served every morning, and an outdoor barbecue can be arranged upon prior reservation. Nearby attractions include the Aerospace Museum, O'sulloc Museum, and Glass Castle.

Arte Museum Jeju (아르떼뮤지엄 제주)

Arte Museum Jeju (아르떼뮤지엄 제주)

16.6Km    2024-12-04

478 Eorimbi-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-1899-5008

Arte Museum is the nation's largest immersive media art exhibition presented by world-class digital design company d'strict, which is also famous for the “WAVE” at Coex. The museum displays ten of the most colorful media art exhibits created by lights and sounds on a grand floor space of 4,628 square meters with a maximum x_height of 10 meters which had once been used as a speaker manufacturing factory.

Jokeunnokkome Oreum Volcanic Cone (족은노꼬메오름)

Jokeunnokkome Oreum Volcanic Cone (족은노꼬메오름)

16.7Km    2024-10-08

482-34 Sallokseo-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Jokeunnokkome Oreum Volcanic Cone gets its name, meaning "little high mountain" in the Jeju dialect, from its size and location near Nokkome Oreum Volcanic Cone. The name could lead to a misunderstanding, expecting this volcanic cone to over an easy hike up; the path is as difficult as any other, but offers stunning views of the nearby area, especially of the larger Nokkome Oreum.

Jeju Island Special Tourist Zone (제주도 관광특구)

16.7Km    2024-03-15

Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Located to the southwest of the Korean Peninsula, the island of Jeju is Korea's largest tourist destination. The entire island has been designated as a special tourist zone, and it's easy to see why: there is hardly any spot on the island that is not photogenic. Unlike mainland Korea, which has a temperate climate, Jeju boasts a climate that is closer to subtropical. Hallasan Mountain, lying at the center of the island, is surrounded by 368 parasitic cones, known as "Oreum." Eleven beaches have been designated as tourist beaches, but including those that are not officially designated, the island features nearly thirty beaches in total. Famous beaches include Iho Tewoo Beach, Samyang Beach, Hyeopjae Beach, Geumneung Beach, and Gwakji Beach. Jeju's renowned Olle Trails, a system of hiking paths, span a total length of 425 kilometers and would take about fifteen days to complete in their entirety.

Hallasan Mountain [National Geopark] (한라산 (제주도 국가지질공원))

Hallasan Mountain [National Geopark] (한라산 (제주도 국가지질공원))

16.8Km    2024-12-03

2070-61 1100-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-3945

Hallasan Mountain stands proudly at the center of Jeju Island and is perhaps the island’s most memorable landmark. Also called Yeongjusan Mountain, meaning "mountain high enough to pull the galaxy," Hallasan Mountain is widely known by scientists for its geological value. Designated as a national park in 1970, there are 368 parasitic cones called "oreum" (Jeju dialect meaning peak) around the main mountain.

Hallasan Mountain is famous for its vertical ecosystem of plants that results from the varying temperatures along the mountainside. Over 1,800 kinds of plants and 4,000 species of animals (3,300 species of insects) have been identified; to explore the mountain's treasures, simply follow one of the well-developed hiking trails.