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Haenyeo Museum (해녀박물관)

Haenyeo Museum (해녀박물관)

8.4Km    2025-03-15

26 Haenyeobangmulgwan-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-782-9898

The culture of Jeju's female divers, known as haenyeo, which has been inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It exhibits the history of Jeju's haenyeo culture dating back to ancient times, with all the exhibits donated by the haenyeo themselves. The museum even features a replica of a haenyeo's house and provides detailed exhibitions on their food culture, upbringing, semi-agricultural and semi-fishing culture, yeongdeunggut, and more.

Woljeongri Beach (월정리해변(월정리해수욕장))

Woljeongri Beach (월정리해변(월정리해수욕장))

8.7Km    2025-03-13

480-1 Haemajihaean-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-728-3906

Woljeong-ri, a village located on the east side of Jeju Island, holds the meaning "the moon stays." The beautiful emerald sea spreads out like a picture, and the bright moon shines above it. As more and more travelers visited the beach to appreciate its beauty, many restaurants, cafes, and lodging facilities started to form along the shoreline. Some cafes placed chairs for people to relax in while looking at the sea, which became an iconic photo spot of Woljeongri Beach.

The beach is also a popular location for a variety of water sports such as surfing, snorkeling, and kayaking. Woljeongri Beach is popular among surfers because it has waves with a uniform x_height that are constantly coming in. The beach is also a part of the Gimnyeong-Hado Olle and Gimnyeong-Woljeong Geotrail Course on Jeju Olle Trail Route 20, and a great spot for tourists to take a break while taking in the beautiful scenery and cool scent of the sea.

Hado Fishing Experience Village (하도어촌체험마을)

Hado Fishing Experience Village (하도어촌체험마을)

8.7Km    2025-12-18

Haemajihaean-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Hado Fishing Experience Village is a relatively unknown destination on Jeju Island where visitors can experience the island’s unique maritime culture and coastal scenery. Among other things, it is home to the Haenyeo Museum, which offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and traditions of Haenyeo (Jeju’s female divers); the Hado-ri Migratory Bird Habitat, where dozens of species of migratory birds, including rare species, gather; and Hado Beach, known for its clean blue waters and white sand.

Jejusarang Agriculture and Fisheries - Jeju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (제주사랑농수산 제주)

Jejusarang Agriculture and Fisheries - Jeju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (제주사랑농수산 제주)

8.9Km    2024-04-23

66, Haengwon-ro 13-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Conan Beach (코난해변)

Conan Beach (코난해변)

9.2Km    2025-10-29

575-6 Haengwon-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Gimnyeong Seongsegihaebyeon Beach (김녕성세기해변 (김녕해수욕장))

Gimnyeong Seongsegihaebyeon Beach (김녕성세기해변 (김녕해수욕장))

9.2Km    2024-11-14

237 Gujwahaean-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

The clear waters that are highlighted with cobalt-blue and the clean white sand of Gimnyeong Seongsegihaebyeon Beach steal the hearts of visitors every year. The beach is also popular with fishermen, who enjoy rope fishing from the rocks. This area is known to be good for catching striped beakfish and spotty belly greenlings. Not far from the beach is Manjanggul Cave, which offers a welcome escape from the daytime heat.

Wang Ilbeonji Sikdang (왕일번지식당)

Wang Ilbeonji Sikdang (왕일번지식당)

9.9Km    2024-02-20

4610 Jungsangandong-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Wang Ilbeonji Sikdang specializes in black pork bulgogi. Their dwaeji bulgogi (pork bulgogi) is marinated in a spicy sauce and served with Jeju bracken and shiitake mushrooms. Accompanied by seaweed soup and a variety of side dishes, the meal also features juicy and thick black pork belly. It offers a plentiful meal at a reasonable price and is only open for lunch.

Sangumburi Crater (산굼부리)

Sangumburi Crater (산굼부리)

9.9Km    2024-11-28

768 Bijarim-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-783-9900

Sangumburi Crater has been designated as a Natural Monument. It is located on the southeast side of Jeju, and is a flat crater, about 650 meters wide, 100 meters deep, and 2,070 meters in circumference. If you look at the crater from above up, it looks like a man-made circular stadium. There is a variety of plant-life in the crater. On the north side, Nandaeseong vegetation such as red-thorn trees, and magnolia trees grow, along with the rare winter strawberries. On the south side of the crater, Ondaerim vegetation such as evergreens, maples, and mountain strawberry trees cover the area. Because so many different kinds of trees and plants grow in such a limited space, it attracts the attention of researchers as well.

East Forest (이스트포레스트)

East Forest (이스트포레스트)

10.0Km    2024-02-20

26-1 Jongdal-ro 1-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

East Forest is a pasta restaurant in Jeju, known for its pleasant ambiance. Its signature dish is muneo cream pasta (octopus cream pasta). The menu also features other delectable options like jeonbok buttergui risotto (butter-grilled abalone risotto) and haesanmul nurungji tomato pasta (seafood scorched rice tomato pasta). With its stylish interior and tasty offerings, the restaurant has become a favorite among both locals and tourists. Nearby attractions include Hado Beach and Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak.

Byeolbangjin Fortress (별방진)

Byeolbangjin Fortress (별방진)

10.1Km    2025-10-23

3354, Hado-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-3314

Byeolbangjin Fortress was designated as a Jeju Monument on April 3, 1973. The fortress is about 950 meters in circumference. The oval fortress was built in consideration of the location's topography having a higher terrain in the southern part and a lower terrain in the northern part. Of all the fortresses in Jeju, Byeolbangjin Fortress is in relatively good shape. The fortress is also an important example of how fortresses in Jeju were built and in what scale.