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Geubun Oreum Natural Recreation ForestNature

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Geubun Oreum Natural Recreation Forest

Located in Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo City, Geubun Oreum Natural Recreation Forest is a serene natural retreat offering diverse hiking trails such as the Geubun Oreum Trail (1.7 km), Sunrise Forest Path (6.7 km), Sangjatsung Forest Path (3.2 km), and the Barrier-Free Sharing Forest Trail (1 km). Facilities include forest cabins, a forestry culture and recreation center, an ecological pond, a forest bathing area, and a lawn plaza. Visitors can enjoy accommodation and camping at the forest campsite, which operates from June to November.

Dodu-dong Rainbow Coastal Road (도두동 무지개해안도로)Nature

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Dodu-dong Rainbow Coastal Road (도두동 무지개해안도로)

The Dodu-dong Rainbow Coastal Road is part of the Yongdam-Iho Coastal Road, located approximately a 10-minute drive from Jeju International Airport. This unique road features protective barriers painted in vibrant rainbow colors—a creative touch implemented based on local residents' suggestions to prevent vehicles from falling into the sea. It is an excellent spot for enjoying a drive against the backdrop of the blue sky and the horizon. The surrounding area features various sculptures, such as the Haenyeo statues, and is home to Dodubong Peak, which is accessible on foot.

Gaeori OreumNature

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Gaeori Oreum

Located east of the Jeju Pony Ranch, Gaeori Oreum is a complex volcanic formation characterized by three distinct peaks of varying sizes. The main peak, where a broadcasting tower stands, serves as the centerpiece of this unique landscape. The volcano features two horseshoe-shaped craters: the larger northern crater and a smaller conical peak in the center known as Saetgaeori. The entire slope is covered in a lush natural forest of deciduous and evergreen trees, interspersed with cedar and pine. During the winter months, the sight of rows of cedar trees against the grayish-brown slopes—stripped of their leaves—creates a striking and ethereal scenery. Due to its resemblance to a stingray (gaori), the mountain is also known by several local names, including Gaori Oreum, Gaewori Oreum, and Gaewol Oreum.

Yukdodam Jeju City Hall Main BranchNature

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Yukdodam Jeju City Hall Main Branch

Yukdodam Jeju City Hall Main Branch is a specialty restaurant that dry-ages premium pork selected through certification from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. They offer a diverse variety of cuts, including bone-in gabrisal (pork cheek), bone-in samgyeopsal (pork belly), and kkotmoksal (pork neck). The meal is served with various side dishes such as myeonran-jeot (pollock roe), meljeot (salted anchovy sauce), and a specially crafted salted soybean paste for wrapping.

Halla Ecological Forest (한라생태숲)Nature

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Halla Ecological Forest (한라생태숲)

Halla Ecological Forest is a site where former grazing lands once used for horses have been restored to their original forest state. Here, you can observe a diverse range of flora, including subtropical, temperate, and alpine plants. Featuring 13 themed forests—such as the Maple Forest and the Korean Fir Forest—along with ecological trails, an observatory, and a rock garden, Halla Ecological Forest is a premier forest trekking destination where you can encounter the various animals and plants native to Hallasan.

Gasaegi OreumNature

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Gasaegi Oreum

Located northwest of Yeonmi Village in Ora-dong, Gasaegi Oreum is a small, conical volcanic cone without a crater. Its north-south ridge is blanketed in a lush forest of dense black pine trees. According to local Feng Shui lore, the nearby Min Oreum represents a mother dog, while Gasaegi Oreum, situated just below, represents her puppy—giving rise to its local nickname. Because the landscape resembles a mother dog and her pup nestled together, the northwestern slopes have long been considered an auspicious site, symbolizing the nurturing breast of a mother dog.

Jejumok-Gwana Government Office Nature

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Jejumok-Gwana Government Office

The Jejumok-Gwana Government Office, which served as the center of governance for the Jeju region during the Joseon Dynasty, has played a pivotal role in the politics, administration, and culture of Jeju from the era of Tamna to the Joseon Dynasty, and is designated as a national historic site. Currently, major buildings such as Gwandeokjeong, Manggyeongnu, and Yeongju-hyeopdang have been restored, and visitors can experience the unique historical breath of Jeju through the Jeju Mok History Museum and the Tamna Sunryeokdo Experience Center.

Cheonwangsa TempleNature

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Cheonwangsa Temple

Cheonwangsa Temple is located beneath Geumbonggok, one of the ninety-nine valleys east of Eoseungsaeng on Hallasan. It was founded in 1955 by Venerable Biryong under the name Suyeongsan Seonwon. The main attractions include Yongbawi Rock, located behind Daeungjeon Hall, and Seonnyeo Falls, the only waterfall on Hallasan, which can be reached by following the stream beside the temple. The autumn foliage coloring the rocky cliffs below is particularly spectacular.

Eoyeong ParkNature

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Eoyeong Park

Eoyeong Park is a long, scenic park stretching along the Yongdam Coastal Road and is part of the Jeju Olle Trail Course 17. Featuring wide-open views facing the ocean, the park is adorned with protective walls engraved with famous poems and murals, sculptures of shellfish, and the Lorelei fairy statue, which symbolizes friendship with Germany's Lorelei. It is an ideal destination for taking strolls and watching the sunset during the day, or enjoying the beautiful night views illuminated by various lights after dark.

NeulsodamNature

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Neulsodam

Located in Samdo-i-dong, Jeju City, Neulsodam is a specialized noodle restaurant that reimagines traditional Jeju-style noodles to suit the palates of modern travelers. Through creative culinary experimentation, Neulsodam offers a unique menu that showcases the true flavors of the island. Guests can indulge in signature dishes such as Jeju Badang Mulhoe Guksu (cold seafood noodles), Gujaenggi Tteopbap Jeongsik (small clam rice set), Black Pork Gosari Sotbap (black pork and bracken stone pot rice), and Bomal Kalguksu (top shell knife-cut noodles), each offering a distinct and unforgettable taste of Jeju.

Mother-in-law's TableNature

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Mother-in-law's Table

Located opposite Hamam Hospital in Idoi-dong, Jeju City, Mother-in-law's Table is a beloved specialty restaurant known for its traditional stone-pot rice dishes. Here, you can savor a hearty, home-style Korean meal featuring generous portions and warm hospitality. The menu highlights include abalone stone-pot rice and gondere (bristly ox-tongue grass) rice, all prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Pair these comforting main dishes with side options like soft tofu stew or marinated yellow crab to experience the rich, savory flavors that make this spot a local favorite.

Arario Museum Tapdong Cinema (아라리오 뮤지엄 탑동 시네마)Experience

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Arario Museum Tapdong Cinema (아라리오 뮤지엄 탑동 시네마)

Arario Museum Tapdong Cinema is a contemporary art museum created by Chairman Kim Chang-il, one of Korea's top art collectors, by renovating an abandoned old cinema building in the Tapdong old town area of Jeju. In this space that preserves the traces of the historic building, visitors can appreciate works by world-renowned artists. The fifth floor features a cafe and a souvenir shop where you can enjoy drinks while overlooking the old town and Tapdong.

Kim Myeongja Gul Gukbap Specialty Main BranchNature

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Kim Myeongja Gul Gukbap Specialty Main Branch

Located on Yeonbuk-ro in Jeju City, Kimmyeongja Gulgukbap (Jeju Main Branch) specializes in hearty oyster gukbap, a traditional soup made by boiling fresh oysters, tofu, and chives in a bubbling earthenware pot. Another crowd favorite is the oyster scallion pancake (gul-pajeon), which is especially crave-worthy on rainy days. Featuring fresh, seasonal oysters, the dishes at Kimmyeongja Gulgukbap (Jeju Main Branch) are not only delicious but also celebrated for being nutritious and great for your skin.