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Byeolbangjin Fortress (별방진)

Byeolbangjin Fortress (별방진)

11.3Km    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.

Haenyeo Museum (해녀박물관)

Haenyeo Museum (해녀박물관)

11.8Km    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.

Wang Ilbeonji Sikdang (왕일번지식당)

Wang Ilbeonji Sikdang (왕일번지식당)

11.9Km    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.

Sehwa Beach (세화해변)

12.1Km    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.

Olive Young - Jeju Sehwa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 제주세화점)

12.2Km    2024-06-27

1F, 3126, Iljudong-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Bijarim Forest (비자림)

Bijarim Forest (비자림)

12.4Km    2025-04-01

55 Bijasup-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-7912

Designated and protected as a Natural Monument, Bijarim Forest is home to 2,800 bija trees, ranging from 500 to 800 years in age, spread over 448,165㎡ land area. These majestic trees range from 7-14 meters in x_height, 50-110 centimeters in diameter, and 10-15 meters in crown x_width, so this forest is quite a rare example of its kind in the world. The berries of bija trees were used widely as a medicine used to kill parasites, while the wood was used to make premium furniture and go boards. Forest bathing in a bija forest helps to combat arteriosclerosis, mitigate physical and psychological fatigue, and restore the body’s rhythm. 

Seongeup Folk Village (성읍민속마을)

Seongeup Folk Village (성읍민속마을)

12.4Km    2024-03-11

3294, Seongeup-ri, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-6797

Seongeup Folk Village has been designated and protected as a folk village, preserving the characteristics of Jeju's old private houses. Various tangible cultural heritage and intangible cultural heritage such as folk songs and games, local foods and craftmanship, and Jeju dialect are being passed down. The village offers traditional culture and traditional house experiences, and holds cultural events every October and November. 

Savzak (사부작)

Savzak (사부작)

12.7Km    2024-01-11

3361-20 Beonyeong-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Savzak serves a course meal carefully prepared with seasonal ingredients, with only a course menu, “Savzak.” It consists of six to seven dishes, including Jeju pork and radish soup; Damajjim, a dish of steamed seafood and pork; sweet and sour eggplant; grilled pollack roe; and skewers. Customers can enjoy diverse, high-quality dishes made with fresh ingredients and traditional Jeju liquors, such as omegi and gosori liquors. As it only accepts eight to ten customers daily, it operates on a reservation system. For same-day reservations, it is advised to check availability by phone before visiting.

Maze Museum (메이즈랜드)

13.1Km    2025-10-23

2134-47 Bijarim-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-784-3838

Maze Museum, a comprehensive theme park, features the world's longest stone maze, spanning 5.3 km and themed around Jeju’s Samda—the island’s iconic triad of stones, wind, and women. Proudly showcasing Korea’s natural beauty, the park also houses a museum where visitors can explore the history of mazes, view artifacts, and solve puzzles dating from the 14th century to modern times. Constructed from local stones known for their high far-infrared ray emission and the western arborvitae trees, which release beneficial phytoncides, Maze Museum is an eco-friendly park designed with health benefits in mind, offering more than just walking mazes. The site is enveloped by a variety of 40-year-old trees, providing an ideal environment for forest bathing and immersing in nature.

Myeongjin Jeonbok (명진전복)

Myeongjin Jeonbok (명진전복)

13.3Km    2024-03-18

1282 Haemajihaean-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-782-9944

Myeongjin Jeonbok specializes in fresh abalone dishes, using abalones sourced directly from its adjoining farm. The menu features a variety of offerings including jeonbok gui (grilled abalone), jeonbokjuk (abalone porridge), jeonbokhoe (sliced raw abalone), and jeonbok dolsotbap (abalone hot stone pot rice). Ther restaurant's signature dish is the jeonbok dolsotbap (abalone hot stone pot rice), a savory hot stone pot rice topped with abalone, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes. Having been featured on numerous TV shows, Myeongjin Jeonbok is popular among both locals and tourists.