Seogwipo Penguin Swimming Festival (서귀포 겨울바다펭귄수영대회)

1.1 Km 13601 2019-12-06

3039, Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-64-739-7201

Seogwipo-si is home to warm winter at the southernmost point of Jeju Island and holds the Seogwipo Penguin Swimming Festival to welcome each new year.

The festival aims to ring in the new year through boot camp activities making it an unusual festival that people really enjoy.

Jungmun Beach, one of the most popular beaches on Jeju Island, is the festival venue and there will be various programs and exciting activities.

Jungmun Parnas Hotel Jeju (중문 파르나스 제주)

1.2 Km 0 2024-04-01

100, Jungmungwangwang-ro 72beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Jungmun Parnas Hotel Jeju is a 5-star luxury hotel newly built in 2022 that is famous for its oceanfront accommodations with stunning ocean views of Seogwipo. Besides the infinity pool club lounge and dining, activity packages are also available, letting guests enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jeju Island with top-notch service. A TV series called "King the Land (2023)" made this place even more famous as the many scenes from the dramas were filmed inside the hotel. In particular, the lobby shining under bright sunlight created a cheerful mood in the TV series. There is also a family lounge and guest rooms customized for families, making it the perfect accommodation for a family vacation with kids.

Jeju International Peace Center (제주국제평화센터)

1.4 Km 11709 2021-07-09

227-24, Jungmungwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-735-6550

After the Korean government declared Jeju Island an "island of world peace," it has since been trying to maintain its peaceful image and built an International Peace Center. The Jeju International Peace Center exhibits north and south peace exchanges between international peace activists, as well as Nobel Peace Prize winners, and the works of people who have helped Korea. The 3rd gallery displays wax sculptures of world famous people who have practiced peace, such as Mother Theresa, Mahatma Gandhi, and popular Korean entertainers including Bae Yong-Jun, Lee Byeong-Heon, and Lee Young-Ae.

Seogwipo Yerae Ecological Village (서귀포 예래생태마을)

1.4 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.

The Seaes Hotel & Resort (씨에스 호텔& 리조트)

1.4 Km 34047 2021-03-15

198, Jungmungwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-735-3000

The Seaes Hotel & Resort is located in the Jungmun Tourist Complex, surrounded by the natural beauty of Jeju. The hotel offers accommodations in individual traditional Korean houses for a unique and private stay, as well as modern houses, all overlooking the sea. Guests can also enjoy Jeju's nature through the garden and walking paths. The resort has also been featured in a many Korean dramas and films, making it a popular location among Koreans.

Jeju Eco Suites[Korea Quality] / 제주에코스위츠 [한국관광 품질인증]

1.7 Km 403 2020-12-10

207-13, Jungmunsang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-738-9975

The idea behind Jeju Eco Suites was created by a husband-and-wife team of tour guide and painter. Its wooden buildings are surrounded by grass fields, giving the Suites an exotic feel of being in a forest vacation home. Like its name, Eco Suites uses solar power extensively to provide outdoor lighting and heating, while up-cycled trash bins and flower pots made out of old paint tins demonstrate the potent mixture of artistic creativity and environmental awareness that characterizes the rest of the Suites. There are 10 rooms in total, including the Deluxe Suite, Jacuzzi Suite, and Spaville Building. The interior is decorated with the same elegant and comfortable touch. All rooms are furnished with living rooms and comfortable sofas, wide terraces, and fully-equipped kitchens, which help to make the stay just like home. The two Spaville Buildings, which come in 45-pyeong (150m2) and 75-pyeong (250m2) varieties, are highly popular among visitors who prefer privacy.

All rooms accommodate travelers with dogs, while the lobby offers a suite of toys for children. Other amenities like free barbecue grill for rental, free laundry facilities, and free breakfast (for guests staying longer than 2 nights) show that the team is truly attentive to the comfort of the guests. From November to January, it also allows guests to experience the mandarin orange harvests in the nearby field. Tourist attractions like the Jungmun Tourist Complex or the Jungmun Beach are located about 7 to 10-minute drive away.

International Convention Center Jeju (ICC Jeju) (제주국제컨벤션센터)

1.8 Km 21852 2020-07-21

224, Jungmungwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-735-1000

International Convention Center Jeju (ICC Jeju) is located within Jungmun Resort, with fantastic views of Hallasan Mountain and the ocean. Opened on March 22, 2003, the convention center is comprised of two underground levels and five above-ground floors. Amenities include an international meeting hall that can accommodate up to 4,300 people, as well as exhibition halls and related facilities for all types of international events and meetings. The exterior of the center is designed with a motif of Jeju Island and stands in harmony with the surrounding nature.

International Electric Vehicle Expo (국제전기자동차엑스포)

1.8 Km 9780 2021-12-24

224, Jungmungwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-64-702-1580

International Electric Vehicle Expo is held in Jeju annually as the only expo in the world focusing on electric vehicles. Noted manufacturers of electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, batteries, and chargers from both the domestic market and abroad attend the expo. Those manufacturers introduce and promote their products in the expo. At the same time, a conference is also held for domestic and international electric vehicle experts to participate in.

Lee Jeongui's House (이정의댁)

2.0 Km 0 2024-04-02

22-1 Yerae-ro 144beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Lee Jeong-ui's House, nestled near the Yerae-dong Community Center, is a charming café set within the confines of a renovated traditional house. Surrounded by a black stone wall, it features a quaint single-story structure, a spacious yard, and outdoor seating under the fragrant boughs of tangerine and camellia trees. Inside, the ambiance is enhanced by dark wooden antique furniture and a distinctive café signboard. The café offers a delightful assortment of uniquely shaped small desserts and is dotted with photo zones, making it an enchanting spot for children. Situated close to the Jungmun Tourist Complex and the Saekdalhaebyeon Beach, it serves as a multifaceted destination where visitors can enjoy a café, dessert shop, and Airbnb accommodations, all while soaking in the authentic Jeju atmosphere.

Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff (주상절리대(대포동지삿개))

2.2 Km 185321 2024-03-11

36-30, Ieodo-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-738-1521

Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff is a stone pillar formed by lava that flowed out of the crater and contracted as it cooled rapidly. It is characterized by its polygonal staircase-like form. The stones are 30 to 40 meters high, hexagonal in shape, and line the coast for about 1 kilometer. The constant crashing of the waves is a highlight not to be missed.

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