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Haenyeo Museum (해녀박물관)

Haenyeo Museum (해녀박물관)

18.6 Km    60844     2024-03-12

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.

Natural Habitat of Crinum Lilies on Tokkiseom Island (제주 토끼섬 문주란 자생지)

18.7 Km    24956     2022-09-08

Mujuran-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Jeju's Tokkiseom Island (Rabbit Island) is located 50 meters off the coast of Hado-ri, Gujwa-eup in Jeju-si. Crinum lilies grow in an environment where the average temperature is around 15℃ with the lowest temperature no less than -3.5℃. The flower is white and blooms from July to September. They bloom at night and have a strong fragrance.

Sehwa Beach (세화해변)

18.7 Km    25837     2023-01-17

Sehwa-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Sehwa Beach, located in Sehwa-ri in Gujwa-eup, is a white sandy beach with black basalt that harmonizes perfectly with the emerald waters. Sehwa Beach is well-known in Jeju Island due to its close proximity with Bellongjang Market and Sehwa Folk Fifth-day Market, opening right next to Sehwa Beach, as well as the flea market at Bellongjang Market attracting many visitors.

Jeju Camellia Arboretum (제주동백수목원)

18.7 Km    0     2023-08-08

288, Taewi-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Jeju Camellia Arboretum is home to Korea's largest colony of Camellia sasanqua, a minature camellia species. The arboretum is part of Wimi Camellia Habitat, a beautiful forest protected as a natural monument of Jeju.

Jeju Central Park (제주 센트럴파크)

18.9 Km    63941     2021-02-10

606, Bijarim-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-782-7720

Jeju Central Park is a miniature theme park located in the beautiful scenery of Hallasan Mountain. The park is divided into five different zones, including the World Heritage Land, Fantasy Land, and Dinosaur Land. It serves as a fun education park for children and teenagers where they can explore exotic landscapes without having to travel far. It also has the nation's first and largest outdoor go-kart track.

Sehwa Fifth-day Market (세화민속오일시장(5일, 0일)

Sehwa Fifth-day Market (세화민속오일시장(5일, 0일)

18.9 Km    16052     2023-11-06

제주특별자치도 제주시 구좌읍 해맞이해안로 1412
+82-64-728-7762

Sehwa Fifth-day Market is one of the largest of its kind in eastern Jeju. Being a fifth-day market, it only opens on days ending in 5 or 0. It is at its busiest before noon, with many stores closing their doors by 14:00. This market offers an interesting glimpse into the lives of Jeju locals with its dazzling array of Jeju’s pride, seafood, along with stalls offering lifestyle goods, food, and side dishes. Don’t miss the Manna Sikdang here: This joint is famous for its tteokbokki, stir-fried rice cake, one of the most beloved snack dishes in Korea. There are other places offering snack fare near Manna Sikdang, so visitors are recommended to drop by and sample some Korean favorites. Note that Sehwa Fifth-day Market is situated to the left of Sehwahaebyeon Beach, so one can easily visit the two when in the area.
(Market open on: Days ending in 5 or 0 of every month)

Byeolbangjin Fortress (별방진)

Byeolbangjin Fortress (별방진)

19.0 Km    5080     2024-03-06

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.

Bellongjang Market (벨롱장)

Bellongjang Market (벨롱장)

19.0 Km    13084     2022-01-18

Sehwapogu Port, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-728-1523

Bellongjang Market is a local flea market open to visitors and the local community that takes place in the small village of Sehwa-ri. The flea market takes place on Saturdays from 11:00 to 13:00, except on the 5th,10th,15th, 20th, 25th and 30th of the month, when the Fifth-Day Market opens. Bellongjang's name originated from Jeju Island's expression "bellong," which means a light shining from the distance.

Warang Warang (와랑와랑)

19.1 Km    4579     2024-02-20

28 Wimijungang-ro 300beon-gil, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Warang Warang is a quaint café imbued with the essence of Jeju. Its signature drinks include citrus juice freshly made from tangerines grown on-site and a savory bean powder latte. The gamgyul latte (citrus latte) and einspänner, topped with plenty of rich, smooth cream, are also popular choices. Guests will enjoy the beautifully presented drinks and the charming view of the citrus orchard. Additionally, Lee Jung-seop Street is conveniently located nearby.

Udo Haenyeo Sikdang (우도해녀식당)

Udo Haenyeo Sikdang (우도해녀식당)

19.1 Km    40     2024-03-15

440 Udohaean-gil, Udo-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-10-9090-3509

Udo Haenyeo Sikdang is a unique dining establishment that serves fresh seafood directly harvested by the haenyeo (women divers) of Udo Island. The restaurant's standout dish is bomal kalguksu (noodle soup with brown turban shell), featuring noodles that are hand-kneaded with brown seaweed, giving the dish an exceptional texture. Additionally, a must-try is the ice cream, uniquely made with Udo Island’s renowned peanuts.