Sanji Lighthouse (산지 등대) – Homepage www.visitjeju.net – Tel +82-64-740-6000 The name Sanji derives from the area being recorded as Sanjichon Village, literally translated as the mountainous village, in Tamna Sullyeokdo, a book of paintings showing life in Jeju. This record was created in 1702 by painter Kim Nam-gil, under the command of the Jeju…
Seokbujak Museum (석부작박물관) – Homepage seokbujak.com – Tel +82-64-739-5588 Seokbujak Museum showcases art pieces crafted from the volcanic rocks that are a symbol of Jeju Island and living flora. The pieces change with the seasons, providing a chance to see the beauty of nature throughout the year. The museum is one of the best places…
Information about Spirited Garden (생각하는 정원).
Namwon Keuneong Coast (남원 큰엉해안) – Homepage www.visitjeju.net – Tel +82-64-740-6000 Namwon Keuneong Coast’s name means “a hill shaped like an opened mouth ready to swallow up the sea,” with Jeju dialect “-eong” meaning “hill”. The coastal cliff that reach up to 30 meters in x_height and 200 meters in length is covered with soft…
Halla Ecological Forest (한라생태숲) – Homepage www.jeju.go.kr www.visitjeju.net – Tel +82-64-710-8688 Spanning 196 hectares, Halla Ecological (Eco) Forest is home to 288,000 trees representing 333 indigenous plant species. Having been designated as a conservation area, the forest provides plenty of great opportunities to observe and learn about Jeju’s diversified ecosystem through various facilities including an…
Jeju Bultapsa Temple (불탑사(제주)) – Homepage www.visitjeju.net – Tel +82-64-755-9283 Located in Samyang-dong, Jeju-si, Bultapsa Temple is a branch of Gwaneumsa Temple, the headquarters of the 23rd district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The temple is nestled at the foot of Wondangbong Peak (alt. 170.4 meters). The temple started out as the Buddhist…
Jeju 4.3 Peace Park (제주4·3평화공원) – Homepage jeju43peace.or.kr – Tel +82-64-723-4344 Mankind tends to only remember the heroes of civilization. Jeju 4.3 Peace Park was created to remember those who fell protecting their homeland during the Jeju uprising which broke out on April 3, 1948. The park is the symbol of reconciliation and peace, and…
Sinpung Sincheon Seaside Ranch (신풍 신천 바다목장) – Homepage www.visitjeju.net – Tel +82-64-740-6000 Jungsangangil Road, part of the Jeju Olle Trail, stretches 14 kilometers, and has a calm ambience. Old stone walls and dense trees line both sides of the road. The road also leads to Seaside Ranch Road, which is open to the public….
Sammaebong Peak (삼매봉) – Homepage www.visitjeju.net – Tel +82-64-740-6000 Sammaebong Peak is residental park popular among tourists. Oedolgae Rock is located near the park, toward the southern sea. At the top of the peak, Namseongjeong Pavilion offers an expansive view inclusive of Beomseom Island, Munseom Island, Saeseom Island and Seopseom Island, in addition to Marado…
Gueom Port (구엄포구) Near Aewol’s coastal road, a beautiful sunset spot, there is the small and quaint Gueom Port. Next to the port, there is a rock saltern. This is where salt was produced on top of the basalt. The beautiful coastal road along the rock saltern was designated as a coastal path. There is…