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Top 12 Experience spots in South Jeju
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Shinhwa Theme Park
This authentic theme park features thrilling rides, including Jeju's only roller coaster, 'Dancing Oscar,' all set within the humorous designs of Tuban. The park is infused with the whimsical world of the beloved Korean animation 'Larva' and offers various attractions, including the Rotary Park 4D Theater and a vibrant Main Street.
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Unjin Port
Unjin Port is the departure point for ferries traveling to Marado and Gapado, the southernmost islands of South Korea. From Unjin Port, you can reach Gapado in approximately 10 minutes and Marado in about 25 minutes via ferry. During the spring Gapado Green Barley Festival, the area attracts many visitors, so advanced reservations are recommended.
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Hello Kitty Island
Located in Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju, Hello Kitty Island is a themed museum where you can explore the 40-year history and charming stories of the globally beloved character, Hello Kitty. The museum features various attractions, including exhibition halls showcasing Hello Kitty's history and joyful tales, a 3D video theater, and a special exhibition gallery. The complex also includes Sanrio Characters Town and a relaxing Healing Park.
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Yongsu Seongji
The coast of Yongsu-ri in Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, is a Catholic holy site established to commemorate the place where Father Kim Dae-geon Andrea, the first Korean priest, was shipwrecked while returning to Korea on the Raphael and celebrated the first Mass on Korean soil. Yongsu Seongji features a memorial hall, a commemorative chapel, and a restored Raphael. It is located at the junction of Olle Trail Course 12 and Course 13.
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Seogwipo Chilsimni Park
A landmark park in Seogwipo that serves as a gateway for the Jeju Olle Route 6 and various scenic walking trails. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of Cheonjiyeon Falls and wander through a unique landscape adorned with stones engraved with beautiful poetry and song lyrics.
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Norimae Park
Norimae Park, a name blending the pure Korean word for 'play' (nori) and the 'mae' from plum blossoms, is a natural park where modern sensibilities meet the beauty of nature. The park offers vibrant scenery throughout the seasons with a diverse array of flora, including daffodils, plum blossoms, magnolias, peonies, camellias, and spiraea. It is a place where the rugged natural stones of Jeju harmonize beautifully with thoughtful man-made elements.
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Donggwang-ri Rural Experience Village
Located in the mid-altitude inland mountainous area of Jeju, Donggwang-ri Rural Experience Village is a green rural retreat operated by Donggwang-ri in Amdeok-myeon. Nestled on the gentle lava plateau of Hallasan’s southwestern slopes at an elevation of 200 to 400 meters, the village is surrounded by lush forests and numerous oreum (parasitic volcanoes). Visitors can explore significant historical sites related to the Jeju April 3 Incident, including the "Lost Village" monument stone, as well as natural landmarks such as Keun-neolpwoe, Hanmyo, and Dol-dari, which served as refuge points for local residents during the conflict.
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Donggwang-ri Rural Experience and Recreation Village Experience Course [Welchon]
This course allows you to enjoy various rural experiences and beautiful natural scenery in a village surrounded by Jeju's oreums. The 27.94km exploration course offers unique experience sites, ranging from the 'Thinking Garden' which embraces Jeju's unique landscapes to the 'Glass Castle' featuring dazzling glass sculptures. It is suitable for a day trip as the entire village can be toured within a single day.
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Weihnacht Christmas Museum
Located in Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, the Weihnacht Christmas Museum showcases a charming collection of Christmas decorations and memorabilia gathered by the owners during their travels. With its name derived from the German word for Christmas and architecture inspired by German design, the museum offers a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of a European Christmas. The owners personally serve as docents at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM, sharing captivating stories about Christmas traditions from around the world.
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Alive Museum Jeju
Alive Museum Jeju is an interactive art museum featuring five unique themes, including illusion art, media art, and object art. In diverse spaces such as the Count's House and Black Wonderland, you can engage your senses by seeing, hearing, and touching the exhibits, all while capturing unforgettable, life-changing photos.
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Saeseom Park
Located in Seogwi-dong, Seogwipo, Saeseom Park is an island park known for its abundant silver grass, which has earned it the names Saeseom or Modo. Due to its name, it is sometimes mistakenly written as Jodo, causing confusion with the word for "bird."
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Seogwipo Marine Provincial Park
Centered around the coastline of Seogwipo, this marine provincial park is celebrated as one of the Seven Wonders of Seogwipo. It is a breathtaking scenic landscape where dramatic coastal cliffs stretching seventy ri east and west meet the azure waves and scattered islands.