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Hallasan Mountain (한라산)

Hallasan Mountain (한라산)

14.7Km    2025-10-31

San 15-1 Topyeong-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

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.

Hamo Beach (하모해변)

14.8Km    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.

St. Isidore Farm (성이시돌목장)

14.9Km    2023-02-16

53, Sallongnam-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

St. Isidore Farm was born when an Irish priest named McGlinchey (Korean name: Im Pi-je) was appointed in Jeju's Hallim region in 1954 and opened a livestock bank to help the impoverished locals. In 1961, it officially opened a central practice farm to not only educate on the livestock industry but also carry out hog farming, sheep breeding, beef cattle raising and dairy businesses. Today, the farm primarily raises cows and racehorses and produces high-quality organic milk and horses for racing to utilize the profits in various welfare projects. The farmland also presents an exotic scenery as the vast grasslands blend in with modern structures such as Ctesiphon, which symbolizes the history of the farm. The farm also has a cafe that uses milk produced at the farm in addition to a trail and park with religious themes.

Elysian Jeju Country Club (엘리시안 골프 제주)

Elysian Jeju Country Club (엘리시안 골프 제주)

15.0Km    2022-12-26

1738-116, Pyeonghwa-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-798-7001

Located in Aweol-eup on Jeju Island, Elysian Jeju Country Club is a prestigious golf course well known by Korea’s golf aficionados. Not just an ideal place to enjoy a round of golf, the country club also has space that can be booked for business seminars and other events. In addition, the country club provides lodging facilities, a driving range, swimming pool, and spa services to guarantee their guests a perfect vacation.

Jeju Fire Festival (제주들불축제)

Jeju Fire Festival (제주들불축제)

15.2Km    2025-03-05

San 59-8 Bongseong-ri, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-728-2753

Jeju Fire Festival is a representative cultural festival related to Jeju's culture of livestock care. Held every March at Saebyeoloreum Volcanic Cone, the night sky lights up with fiery red. The festival features a media façade show, torch march, fire show, and more as well as various programs and food trucks.

Baengnokdam Lake (한라산 백록담)

Baengnokdam Lake (한라산 백록담)

15.2Km    2025-10-31

Topyeong-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jejudo
+82-64-713-9950

Baengnokdam is a crater lake that sits on top of Hallasan Mountain at the center of Jeju Island. It spans 3 kilometers in circumference and 500 meters in diameter, and is surrounded by approximately 360 parasitic cones. At the peak, visitors can feel like floating on clouds.

Saebyeol Oreum Volcanic Cone (새별오름)

Saebyeol Oreum Volcanic Cone (새별오름)

15.2Km    2025-10-23

San 59-8 Bongseong-ri, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Located in Bongseong-ri, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Saebyeol Oreum Volcanic Cone is a parasitic volcano cone set alone that looks like a lonely star (Saetbyeol in Korean) in the night sky, giving this volcano cone its name. Based on the highest south peak, small peaks continue in the northwest direction, forming an oval-shape. The oreum is a mid-sized oreum among 360 oreums on Jeju Island and it features a stunning view from the peak of the beautiful ridges connecting to one another.

M1971 Yacht Tour (M1971요트투어)

M1971 Yacht Tour (M1971요트투어)

15.2Km    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.

Moseulpo Jungang Market (모슬포중앙시장)

Moseulpo Jungang Market (모슬포중앙시장)

15.2Km    2025-12-18

9-8 Yeongseojung-ro 13beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Moseulpo Jungang Market, located in Seogwipo, is known for having been visited by the cast of the Korean TV program "House on Wheels." Although it is a small-scale market, it offers fresh seafood and daily necessities. Mung bean pancakes, sea urchin, and gimbap are popular foods to enjoy here.

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

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

15.5Km    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.