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Destinations Namjeju-gun |
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Namjeju is located on the
eastern part of the island and is famous for its beaches and Seongsan
Ilchulbong Peak which has a large crater atop a dormant volcano, and
in the spring, the peak comes alive with yuchae flower. Other
attractions include Seongeup Folk Village, Seopjikoji Coast, and Udo
Island.
Tourist Sites
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Seongeup Folk Village
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Seongsan Ilchulbaong Peak
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Yongmeori Coast
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Sanbanggulsa Grotto
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Jeju Sculpture Park
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Marado Island
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Mt. Hallasan National Park
Address : Hae-an-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Description :
Mt.Hallasan stands tall in the middle of Jejudo Island. It is
also called Mt.Yeongjusan, meaning a mountain high enough to pull
the galaxy. Mt.Hallasan is widely acknowledged by scholars for its
research values. Designated as a National Park in 1970, there are
368 parasitic mountains called "Ohreum(peaks)" around Mt. Hallasan.
From its warm climate to the cold climate areas, Mt.Hallasan is
famous for its vertical ecosystem of plants. 1,800 kinds of plants
and 4,000 species of animals(3,300 species of insects) inhabit here,
and due to the well-developed climbing course, you can carefully
observe the surroundings. Mt.Hallasan is a short climbing course.
Less than 10km in length, it is possible to reach the peak and come
back down in one day. But the weather conditions often change and
there is a lot of wind, so you must be well prepared before going up
the mountain.
Directions :
Follow the Seongpanak path on the east of Mt.Hallasan and you
can reach the peak.
There are buses going from Seogwipo and Jeju-si, every 15 minutes.
It takes 35 minutes from Jeju-si to Seongpanakpath. It takes 40
minutes from Seogwipo-si to Seungpanakpath.
Information :
- Mt.Hallasan National Park Control Office tel : 064-742-3084 (Kor/Eng/Jap)
- Homepage : http://www.provin.jeju.kr (Kor/Eng/Jap/Chn)
- Admission Fee :
Adults(age 20 and over) : 1,300 won,
Teenagers(Age 14-19) : 600 won,
Children(age 13 and under) : 300 won
- Seongpanak Entrance Hours
(Nov.-Feb.) 06:00-09:00
(Mar.-Apr., Sep.-Oct.) 05:30∼09:30
(May-Aug.) 05:00-10:00
- Seongpanak Path : Seongpanak → Dongneung Peak (9.6km, 4hr. and 30
min.)
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Seopjikoji
Address : Sinyang-ri, Seongsan-eup, Namjeju-gun, Jeju-do
Description :
Seopjikoji is located at the end of the eastern shore of Jeju-do
island. “Seopji” is the old name for the area, and “Koji” is native
Jeju dialect meaning a sudden bump on the land. At Seopjikoji, there
is a cliff by the seashore, where there is not a single tree, only a
large field of grass, and on the seashore, there is a rock called
“seondol” sticking out. There is a lighthouse at the end of
Seopjikoji, and there are stonewalls along the road to block the
wind. Within the stonewalls, there are rape flower fields. Around
April every year, you can see the most brilliant rape flower fields
from this road. The lighthouse has metal steps for easy climbing,
and once you are at the top, you can view all of the seashore. On
the large and flat grass field, there stands a stone Bongsudae (4 m
high, 9 m long and wide), and maintains its original structure.
Directions :
From Jeju-si (or Seogwipo) Intercity Bus Terminal, take an
intercity bus on Ilju road, past Donghoeseon to Sinyangri (travel
time 1 hour and 20-30 min.) and get off. Walk for about 20-25 min.
Information :
- Inquiries: Namjejuguncheong Culture Promotion Office Tel :
064-733-2701 (Kor)
- Fee: Free
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Recommended Sites
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Seongsan Ilchulbaong Peak
Address : 114
Seongsan-ri, Seongsan-eup, Namjeju-gun, Jeju-do
Description :
Seongsan
Ilchulbaong Peak is a land mass that was created about 100,000 years
ago. It rose from under the sea in a volcanic eruption. It is
located on the eastern end of Jejudo Island and at the top is a huge
crater. The crater is about 600 m in diameter and 90 m high. The
area has 99 sharp rocks that peak around the edge of the crater,
making it look like a gigantic crown. The southeast and north sides
are cliffs, and only west side has grass growing on its ridgeline
and is connected to the Seongsan Village below. The ridge is good
for walks and also for horse riding as well. The most famous
activity at Seongsan Ilchulbaong Peak is watching the sunrise from
the crater. Also, the rape flowers nearby blossom in bright yellow
colors in the spring, and Seongsan Ilchulbaong Peak when covered
with these brilliant flowers in bloom is a sight that must be seen.
Directions :
Take a Direct
Bus to Seongsan Ilchulbaong Peak from Jeju-si.
Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal -> Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak(takes about
an hour)
Take a Direct Bus to Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak from Seogwipo
Seogwipo Intercity Bus Terminal -> Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak (takes
about an hour)
Information :
- Inquiries:
Namjeju-gun Tourism Administration Office, Tel : 064-783-0959 (Kor)
- Homepage: http://www.hijeju.or.kr (Kor/Eng/Jap/Chn)
- Hours:
(Mar.-Oct.) 04:00-17:00 /
(Nov.-Feb.) 08:00-17:00
- Admission Fee: Adults( 20 and over) - 2,000 won
Teenagers(19 and under) and children - 1,000 won
Elderly (65 and over) - Free
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Seongeup Folk Village
Address :
Seongeup-ri, Pyoseon-myeon, Namjeju-gun, Jeju-do
Description :
Located at
the foot of Mt. Halla, Seongeup Folk village has perfectly preserved
Korean tradition. Its way of life is protected, as it has been
designated a Folk Village because of the vast amount of cultural
property here. There are many cultural properties such as
residential houses, Confucian shrines and schools, ancient
government offices, stone statues, millstones (run by horse or ox),
fortress ruins, stone monuments, and cultural assets such as folk
plays, native foods, local folk craftsmanship, and the local dialect
are handed down to this day. Several-hundred-year-old zelkova trees
and nettle trees are in the middle of the village, both of which are
designated as natural monuments. As you wander around here and
become immersed in the atmosphere, you will feel like you have
traveled back in time. It is a popular place for foreigners because
they can experience the unique native culture of Korea. Seongeup
Folk Village is located on Jeju-do Island, which allows it to
display the unique residential culture of the island, which is shown
by the seemingly poorly made windscreen stone wall (black lava
rock), the straight but curvy Ollae (narrow alley), built that way
to block the wind, and the stone statues which have become a prime
feature of the landscape. The local black-haired pigs and tongsi
(pig sty / bathroom) are very well known, especially as indigenous
products. The local pigs, which feed on human feces, are very
nutritious and famous for their great tasting meat. These are
traditions that cannot be seen elsewhere today, making the Folk
Village a novel experience.
Directions :
From Jeju-si
Bus Terminal, take a direct bus to Seongeup, and get off at Seongeup.
Information :
- Inquiries:
Seongeup Folk Village Preservation Committee , Tel: 064-787-1179 (Kor)
- Admission Fee: Free
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Sanbanggulsa Grotto
Address :
Andeokmyeon Sagyeri, Namjeju-gun, Jeju-do
Description :
It is said
that the peak of Mt.Hallasan where Baekrokho Lake now exists was
taken off and thrown away, which then became Mt. Sanbangsan. The
myth describes how unlike other mountains on Jejudo Island, this
mountain does not have a crater. The 5m-high rock cave at the cliff
on the southwest side of the mountain was originally called
Sanbanggul Cave, but it is called a temple now because it possesses
a Buddhist statue. This is where monk Hye-Il (964-1053) had lived
during the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) Inside the cave, you can see
Marado Island and the Dragon Head Coast. You can also see small
ponds being made by the water drops that fall from the ceiling all
through the year. The plant zone on a cliff of Mt. Sanbangsan is
also designated as a natural monument. It is the only place on
Jejudo Island where island boxwoods grow. On the Dragon Head Coast
is the Hamel Memorial Monument.
Directions :
Jeju-si->Sanbanggulsa Grotto
At Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal, take the Mt. Sanbangsan bound bus.
Get off at Mt. Sanbangsan bus stop. Total travel time: approximately
55 minutes.
Information :
- Namjeju-gun
Tourism Control Office, Tel: 064-794-2940 (Kor) -Admission Fee :
Adults(age 20-64) : 2,200 won/1,700 won (Individual/Group)
Teenagers, Children(age 19 and under) : 1,100 won/880 won * Groups:
30 people or more *Elderly: free admission Sanbanggul Cave and
Dragon Head Coast is included with one admission ticket because they
are in the same tourism district.
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Jeju Sculpture Park
Address : San
27 Deoksu-ri, Andeok-meoyn, Namjeju-gu, Jeju-do
Description :
Jeju
Sculpture Park, opened in October 1987, is located in a primeval
forest. It is a multi-purpose art center exhibiting 160 sculptures.
In the park, you can feel the traditional beauty of Jejugo Island
even from the entrance where a Hagyul tangerine tree was planted in
1970. In the main entrance, there is a triangle shape tower which is
a symbol of this park, and the reflections from the glass that you
see changes depending on your position and the weather. In the park,
160 sculptures are exhibited on the theme of “Meeting of Nature and
Art", and "Meeting with Human Beings”. In the park, there is a sky
lounge from where you can see Mt. Sanbangsan, Mt. Hallasan, and even
the Marado Island at the southern end of Korea. Various performances
are held here, and it has convenient facilities that you can enjoy
after appreciating the sculptures.
Directions :
From Jeju
Intercity Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus headed to Deoksuri.
Get off at the sculpture park (40 min. intervals, 1 hour travel
time)
From Seogwipo Intercity Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound
for Deoksuri. Get off at the sculpture park (20 minute intervals, 30
minute travel time).
Information :
- Inquiries :
Jeju Sculpture Park, Tel: 064-794-9680 (Kor/Eng)
- Homepage : http://www.jejuarts.com/ (Kor/Eng)
- Hours :
(Mar.-Oct.) 09:00 - 18:30 /
(Nov.-Feb.) 09:00-17:30
- Admission Fee
Adults (Over 20 - Under 64 ) : 3,000 won
Teenagers(Over 14 - Under 19) : 2,500 won
Youths(Over 8 - Under 13) : 1,500 won
Children (Under 7), Elderly(Over 65) : Free of Charge
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Marado Island
Address :
Mara-ri, Daejeong-eup, Namjeju-gun, Jeju-do
Description :
Marado is a
small island situated at the southern end of Korea. It is about 11
km away to the south from Moseulpo Harbor in Daejeong-eup. Marado
Island is 4.2 km long, but only 39 m at its widest, shaped like a
sweet potato, and inhabitants fish and provide Minbak (homestay) for
tourists for a living. Because there is no water in Marado Island,
they get their water from gathering rain water, and they use solar
cells to generate what electricity they have. In 1883, three
families first came to the island and began living here. At first
they lived off the food growing there, but once the food became
scarce, they burned the mountain thick with trees to create field
for farming. It was said that all the snakes and frogs died in that
fire, and thus no snakes and frogs are found in Marado Island even
until now. The island is famous for sea fishing. There is a ferry to
Marado Island once or twice a day from Moseulpo Harbor.
Directions :
Intercity Bus
Jeju-si -> Moseulpo
From Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal, take a bus headed to Moseulpo / 20
minute intervals / one hour travel time.
Moseulpo Harbor -> Marado Island: Regular Ferry, Samyeongho
Early Season (Nov. 1 - Mar. 31) once a day (10:00)
Late Season (April 1 - October 31) twice a day (10:00, 14:00)
Takes about 50 minutes to get to Marado Island
Information :
- Inquiries:
Daejeong-eup Office
Tel: 064-794-2301 (Kor)
Regular Ferry Samyeongho
Tel: 064-794-3500 (Kor)
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Yongmeori Coast
Address :
Sagye-ri, Andeok-myeon, Jeju-do
Description :
Yongmeori
Beach is a place where Mt. Sanbangsan stretches into the ocean and
it looks as if a dragon’s head is going underwater. This area is
made of Sa-am stacks, built up over millions of years. There are
Gulbangs here which are depressed into the shape of rooms, and wide
rocks stacking up on one another along the seashore cliffs which
create a majestic scenery by the sea. Along the road down to the
seashore, there is the Hamel Castaway Memorial, in remembrance of
Hamel who drifted to this place in 1653, and to the rightside of the
beach, there is soft and dark sandy beach. You can meet the women
sea-divers of Jeju who sell sea cucumbers and stroll on the road
that spreads along the seashore.
Directions :
Jeju-si ->
take a bus headed to Sanbanggulsagan, and get off at Yongmeori
Coast. Takes about 55 minutes
Information :
- Admission
Fee: Adults (20-64) : 2,200 won/1,700 won (individual/group)
Teenagers, Children(19 and younger): 1,100 won/880 won Because
Sanbanggulsa and Yongmeori Coast belong to the same tourist
district, one ticket will enable you to visit both places.
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