Jeju City

City · Jeju Island, 🇰🇷 South Korea

Population 698,358

Area 993 km²

Time zone Asia/Seoul

Official website www.jejusi.go.kr

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북제주군's Absolute Essentials

Explore the northern regions of Jeju Island, characterized by the geological wonders of Hallasan, a 1,947-meter shield volcano, and the Manjanggul lava tube. The area features diverse landscapes ranging from the cedar-lined Saryeoni Forest Path to the white sands of Hyeopjae and Hamdeok beaches. Cultural highlights include the Osulloc Tea Museum, showcasing Korea’s tea traditions, and Jeju Stone Park, which documents the island's volcanic origins. Hallim Park offers a mix of botanical gardens and natural caves, while Glass Castle and Kymnyoung Maze Park provide themed outdoor experiences.

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Jeju's Peaks and Viewpoints

Jeju Island is home to over 300 "oreums"—parasitic volcanic cones formed by eruptions from the central shield volcano, Mt. Hallasan. This collection highlights the island's most significant elevations, from the expansive Sangumburi Crater with its unique temperate vegetation to Saebyeol-Oreum, famous for its silver grass fields. These peaks offer diverse geological features, including the high-altitude crater lake at Sara-Oreum, the red scoria soil of Bulgeun-Oreum, and the rugged crown-shaped ridges of Wanggwanneung on the slopes of Hallasan.

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Jeju's Best Beaches

Jeju Island's northern coastline features a diverse range of geological formations, from the volcanic black sand of Samyang to the rare white rhodolith shores of Udo Island. These sites offer shallow emerald waters, coastal basalt rock formations, and views of offshore islands like Biyangdo. Many beaches, such as Hamdeok and Hyeopjae, are characterized by sand composed of crushed seashells, while others like Naedomongdol feature smooth basalt pebble shores.

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Jeju Theme Parks & Attractions

Jeju Island's attractions range from the UNESCO-listed Manjanggul lava tube to specialized botanical spaces like the Spirited Garden. The region features unique forest ecosystems such as the Bija Forest nutmeg grove and the Gotjawal terrain at Ecoland, accessible via steam train. Cultural heritage is highlighted through the basalt statues at Bukchon Dolhareubang Park and the retro Korean village recreations at Namuggun Theme Park, alongside diverse labyrinths at Maze Land and Kymnyoung.

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Serene Parks and Gardens

Jeju Island’s volcanic landscape serves as a unique foundation for these horticultural sites. Hallim Park showcases nine themed areas, including palm tree avenues and volcanic caves, while the Spirited Garden features hundreds of meticulously pruned bonsai trees. Other locations, like Geumneung Stone Park, display traditional Jeju stone carvings and basalt sculptures that reflect the island's folkloric history. During the spring months, specialized trails like Yuchaekkoch-olle are defined by dense displays of yellow canola blossoms.

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