Jeju Island Special Tourist Zone (제주도 관광특구)

16.9Km 2025-05-20

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))

17.1Km 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.

Figure Museum Jeju [Tax Refund Shop] (피규어뮤지엄 제주)

17.5Km 2024-04-23

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

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Hello Kitty Island (헬로키티아일랜드)

18.0Km 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*)

18.0Km 2024-04-23

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

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Okdom Village (옥돔마을)

18.7Km 2024-02-20

509 Namtaehaean-ro, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Okdom Village specializes in seafood dishes. Their signature dolsot ssambap jeongsik (leaf wraps and hot stone pot rice set menu), offered in a limited quantity daily, include various dishes like steamed pork slices, grilled fish and spicy raw fish salad. Nearby is the red tilefish auction site, enabling visitors to enjoy grilled fish and fish soup made with fresh Jeju red tilefish caught that day.

Marine Park (마린파크)

18.8Km 2021-01-27

132, Hwasunjungang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-792-7776

Located in Hwasun-ri, Seogwipo-si, Marine Park is the first and only national dolphin experience site. It has a trick art photo zone on the basement level, an indoor dolphin experience site on the first floor, and a children’s aquarium that exhibits 100 species of fish local to the Jeju region on the second floor. Activity programs include feeding dolphins, experience being a dolphin trainer, dolphin swimming and snorkeling, diving with dolphins and prenatal education with dolphins. Marine Park also participates in ocean animal transportation, as well as rescue and leading trainer business.

Hwasun Golden Sand Beach (화순 금모래 해변)

18.9Km 2022-10-14

Hwasunhaean-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Hwasun Golden Sand Beach is surrounded by beautiful nature. It is close to Sanbangsan Mountain and the Yongmeori Coastline, and the islands of Hyeongjedo, Marado, and Gapado are off the coast to the southwest. On one side of the beach is a fresh water spring where people can enjoy a freshwater bath.

The beach is located in Hwasun-ri in Andeok-myeon, which is easily accessible and has accommodations, shops, and restaurants.

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