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Top 12 Nature spots in South Jeju
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Yeondon
Located near the Jungmun Tourist Complex in Seogwipo, Jeju, Yeondon is a renowned Japanese-style tonkatsu specialty restaurant that gained fame through its appearance on the SBS program 'Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant.' Using Jeju black pork and lard, the restaurant boasts a texture that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They offer three main menu items: sirloin cutlet, tenderloin cutlet, and cheese cutlet.
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Jeju Sunmemil Makguksu
Located near Osulloc in Jeju, Jeju Sunmemil Makguksu uses 100% pure Jeju buckwheat. The signature dish is the perilla oil makguksu, which offers an exquisite savory flavor made with perilla oil pressed directly at the mill. You can enjoy a different flavor by pouring dongchimi (radish water kimchi) broth over the noodles once you are halfway through. Furthermore, all seasonings, sauces, and pollock radish are handmade using artisanal techniques, and the kimchi and dongchimi are also homemade. There is no break time, and the establishment operates from dawn until late at night. With both spacious indoor seating and a large parking lot, it is easy to visit without any burden.
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Gangjeong Port
Jeju Island boasts natural beauty that rivals the world's most famous vacation destinations, and Gangjeong Port, overlooking the southern coast of Seogwipo, is renowned for its breathtaking scenery. While home to a naval base, the opening of the Jeju Civil-Military Complex Tourism Port now allows visitors to witness spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The Hae Oreum Sunset Trail, which winds into the port, offers a scenic coastal stroll and is a favorite spot for photographers seeking that perfect shot. The colorful murals along the path, paired with distant views of Gunsan Oreum, Baksu-gijeong, Sanbangsan Mountain, and Songaksan Mountain, create a landscape as beautiful as a painting.
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Seogwipo Natural Recreation Forest
Located at an altitude of 700 meters, Seogwipo Natural Recreation Forest is South Korea's southernmost natural forest, designed to preserve the authentic characteristics of Jeju Island's mountains and woodlands with minimal artificial intervention. Spanning 255 hectares, this serene sanctuary offers the perfect setting for refreshing forest bathing and scenic ecological trekking trails.
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Daepo Port
Located along the Jeju Olle Trail Route 8, Daepo Port is nestled in Daepo-dong, home to the stunning columnar joint formations of Jisatgae Beach and the Yakcheonsa Temple. This scenic area is characterized by gentle lava slopes, an endless expanse of ocean, and lush forests covering wide grasslands. Visitors can also enjoy yacht tours here.
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Bunker de Lumières
Bunker de Lumières is an immersive art exhibition space reborn from a hidden bunker that once served as a national telecommunications facility. Within this space, where external light and noise are perfectly blocked out, visitors can experience a cultural regeneration project that has established itself as a landmark art destination in Jeju.
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Meochewat Forest Trail
Located in Hannam-ri, Seogwipo, Meochewat Forest Trail is a natural healing destination where visitors can experience vast ranch grasslands, cypress forest tunnels, and untouched primeval forests. Nestled within the Gyorae-Hannam area—a part of Jeju's unique Gotjawal ecosystem—the trail offers a chance to observe diverse ecological wonders, including lava rock formations, tangled thickets of ancient trees, and lush ferns.
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Seogeondo Island
Located along the coast of Gangjeong-dong, Seogwipo, Seogeondo Island is famous for its "Miracle of Moses" phenomenon, where the sea splits to connect the island to Jeju's main island about ten times a month depending on the tides. This phenomenon is most pronounced during full moons, new moons, and spring tide periods; at low tide, the receding waters reveal a path over 10 meters wide, allowing visitors to walk directly to the island.
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The Cliff
Located near Jungmun Beach, The Cliff is a multi-purpose amusement space featuring a cafe and pub with stunning ocean views and sunset vistas. The indoor area is equipped with bean bags, darts, and soccer games for relaxation and leisure. Please note that the venue operates as a no-kids zone after 7:00 PM.