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Spirited Garden (생각하는정원)

Spirited Garden (생각하는정원)

6.9 Km    0     2024-04-19

675, Nokchabunjae-ro, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

The Spirited Garden, spanning a 36,000㎡ land, is divided into various thematic areas: fantasy, soul, inspiration, philosophers, junipers, tangerine, peace, and secret. This garden showcases a unique interpretation of traditional Korean garden art, with meticulous landscaping, bonsai collections, and distinctive rock formations set among lawns and volcanic features known as parasitic cones (Oreum). Additionally, the garden is enhanced by artificial elements, such as massive volcanic stone fences and gates, all handcrafted, as well as waterfalls and ponds that complement the stone structures. 

Jeoji Oreum (Dakmol Oreum, Sae Oreum) (저지오름(닥몰오름,새오름))

Jeoji Oreum (Dakmol Oreum, Sae Oreum) (저지오름(닥몰오름,새오름))

6.9 Km    45977     2020-02-26

Jungsanganseo-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Jeoji Oreum is situated in Jeoji-ri, Hangyeong-myeon in Jeju-si. This parasitic cone rises 239 meters above sea level, is 100 meters high, and has a crater with a circumference of 800 meters and 62 meters deep. The crater is round and in the shape of a funnel.

It is said that Jeoji Oreum is as old as Jeoji Village. It is also called Dakmoru or Sae Oreum. Nearby, there are Gamaechang Oreum and Heoritdang, showing just how long the history of Jeoji Village is. In the past, people harvested wild weeds from Jeoji Oreum to cover their thatched-roof houses. Over time, trees were planted and today, Jeoji Oreum is covered with a dense forest. The area has been designated a "Forest of Life" since June 2005.

Spirited Garden (생각하는 정원)

Spirited Garden (생각하는 정원)

6.9 Km    34721     2021-03-26

675, Nokchabunjae-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-772-3701

Spirited Garden is home to hundreds of bonsai plants in a natural garden with the theme of oreum (volcanic cone) and water. The name changed from Bunjae Arpia in 2007 to commemorate the 15th anniversary after opening and to renew the garden as an international garden. The history of the garden started in 1963 when Seong Beom-yeong, the founder of the garden, came to Jeju and cultivated the wasteland full of rocks. The garden came into the international spotlight as the beautiful space was created from the wastelands by a single farmer. The garden has been visited by many honored public figures such as Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao from China, Nakasone from Japan, Kim Yongsun from North Korea and others. Currently, about 400 planted trees are on display. Also, visitors can see various facilities including stone walls and stone towers stacked with Jeju volcanic stones, the largest artificial waterfall in Jeju, and a pond filled with large carp at the base of the the waterfall.

Hello Kitty Island* [Tax Refund Shop] (헬로우키티 아일랜드지점*)

Hello Kitty Island* [Tax Refund Shop] (헬로우키티 아일랜드지점*)

7.0 Km    0     2024-04-23

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

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Hello Kitty Café - Jeju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (헬로키티카페 제주점)

Hello Kitty Café - Jeju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (헬로키티카페 제주점)

7.0 Km    0     2024-04-16

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

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Hello Kitty Island (헬로키티아일랜드)

Hello Kitty Island (헬로키티아일랜드)

7.0 Km    82139     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.

Camellia Hill (카멜리아힐)

Camellia Hill (카멜리아힐)

7.6 Km    51512     2022-12-26

166, Byeongak-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-800-6296

Camellia Hill is a camellia arboretum that was created on a 172,000 square meter plot of land in Sangchang-ri, Jeju-do. The arboretum is home to 6,000 camellia trees of 500 different species including species that are known to produce the world’s largest and earliest blossoms. In addition to camellia trees, the arboretum also boasts palm trees, wildflowers, and other plants as well as a sprawling grass plaza and an ecological pond. Auxiliary facilities include a gallery exhibiting camellia-themed crafts and a multipurpose seminar room. Camellia Hill also offers a variety of lodging facilities ranging from thatched-roof cottages and wooden cabins to steel houses and a condominium-type resort.

Podo Hotel (포도호텔)

7.8 Km    28987     2024-06-05

863 Sallongnam-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-792-5200

Podo Hotel is designed with the motif of Jeju's oreum (parasitic cone) and thatched-roof houses. The hotel aims to create a healing environment, where guests can unwind while looking out at Jeju's pristine nature. Each guest room features natural hot spring water.

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

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

8.0 Km    0     2024-04-23

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

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Ssangyonggul Cave (Hallim Park) (쌍용굴 (한림공원))

8.6 Km    23189     2022-09-13

300, Hallim-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-796-0001

Ssangyonggul Cave, a designated Natural Monument, is one of the representative lava tubes of Jeju Island along with Hwanggeumgul, Socheongul, and Manjanggul caves. The cave measures approximately 400 meters in length, 6 meters in x_width, and 3 meters in x_height. It is thought to have been created by lava that erupted from Hallasan Mountain some 25 million years ago.

One of the unique features of this particular cave is that it has features of both a lava tube and a limestone cave. The entire area surrounding the cave is a huge stratum of seashells and sand, while the interior is a mystical mix of stalactites and stalagmites. Lime covers the cave walls in a series of natural swirls and streaks, bringing to mind the strokes of an abstract painting. Since the cave stays at a constant 17-18℃ throughout the year, it’s a welcome escape from the heat in the summer and a great place to warm up in the winter.

The cave gets its name from its two branches, which are said to look like the paths of two dragons (‘Ssangyong’ meaning ‘two dragons’ in Korean). It is thought that Ssangyonggul Cave and Hyeopjaegul Cave were once one cave since the second entrance of Ssangyonggul Cave is so close to the end of Hyeopjaegul Cave.