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Suwolbong Peak (수월봉)

12.3 Km    27649     2023-01-16

Gorak-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju
+82-64-740-6000

Suwolbong peak is a small oreum located in Gosan-ri, the westernmost point of Jejudo Island. Suwolbong rises 77 meters above sea level and the ocean-facing natural formation is surrounded by steches of green fields. On a clear day, the sunset from Suwolbong is comparable in beauty to the one from Sarabong.

On top of Suwolbong Peak is a small pavilion called Suwoljeong. The pavilion offers views of Chagwido (an island known to be the most beautiful in Jeju), as well as Songaksan Mountain and Jukdo Island. Next to Suwolbong Peak is a mountain weather station that observes and forecasts the weather for the western region.

Below the peak is a small Buddhist temple and Eongal, a steep cliff which faces toward the sea. Visitors can enjoy mineral water that falls freely from the cliff.

Suwolbong Tuff Cone and Chagwi Coast (수월봉과 차귀해안)

Suwolbong Tuff Cone and Chagwi Coast (수월봉과 차귀해안)

12.4 Km    14409     2023-04-07

1013-70, Noeulhaean-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Located at the western end of Jeju Island, Suwolbong Tuff Cone, a small mountain, is famous for being a favorite sunset viewing place. The mountain has vertical cliffs spreading out like a scroll painting, created from the sea waves gradually cutting inland.
To the north, off the coast, is Chagwido Island, where only the top peak area has grass growing, and the rest of the island is made up of dark basalt rocks and cliffs. Around sunset, Chagwido’s seashore turns crimson red from the sun and is truly an amazing sight to behold.

Jeju Olle Trail - Route 16 (Gonae - Gwangnyeong Olle) ([제주올레 16코스] 고내-광령 올레)

12.5 Km    6040     2021-06-14

1111-2, Gonae-ri, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-762-2190

Route 16 connects the beautiful coastal walk to mid-mountainous area. The trail goes from Gonae to Guam, where visitors can enjoy indigo-colored sea, saltern, reservoir, tall trees, old fortress, villages, and more.

Richimanggo - Aewol Branch (리치망고 애월)

Richimanggo - Aewol Branch (리치망고 애월)

12.8 Km    59     2021-03-24

272, Aewolhaean-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-70-4243-5959

You can enjoy a mango drink while looking at the beautiful scenery. The best menu at this restaurant is mango juice. This cafe is located in Jeju-si, Jeju-do.

Elysian Jeju Country Club (엘리시안 골프 제주)

Elysian Jeju Country Club (엘리시안 골프 제주)

13.0 Km    13015     2022-12-26

1738-116, Pyeonghwa-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-798-7001

Located in Aweol-eup on Jeju Island, Elysian Jeju Country Club is a prestigious golf course well known by Korea’s golf aficionados. Not just an ideal place to enjoy a round of golf, the country club also has space that can be booked for business seminars and other events. In addition, the country club provides lodging facilities, a driving range, swimming pool, and spa services to guarantee their guests a perfect vacation.

Hagwi Aewol Coastal Road (하귀애월해안도로)

Hagwi Aewol Coastal Road (하귀애월해안도로)

13.1 Km    0     2022-06-13

445-3, Gonae-ri, Jeju-si, Jeju
+82-64-740-6000

Located merely 10 kilometers from Jeju Airport, the Hagwi Aewol Coastal Road is a hidden gem among Jeju travelers. The coastal road starts at Gamun-dong Port in Hagwi-ri and follows the sea and passes ocean view cafes and pensions. The road is also part of Jeju Olle Trail 16 and is a famous bike riding and trekking spot. 

Teddy Bear Safari [Tax Refund Shop] (테디베어사파리 3)

Teddy Bear Safari [Tax Refund Shop] (테디베어사파리 3)

14.3 Km    0     2024-04-23

2157-1, Pyeonghwa-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Jeju Teseum (제주테지움)

Jeju Teseum (제주테지움)

14.3 Km    46380     2019-03-19

2159, Pyeonghwa-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-799-4820

Teseum Safari is a new concept museum, the first of its kind in the world, exhibiting stitched dolls shaped like wildlife animals, marine animals, flowers, birds and more. The wild animal zone on the first floor has a photo zone for visitors to take photos with lions, tigers, and elephants along with teddy bears. On the second floor, varied animal dolls like dolphins, sharks and marine animals such as octopus, turtle, flamingo, crane, and a flock of ducks are available. On the second floor of Building B, a 4m-tall teddy bear is available for children to play with by running around freely at the playground, as well as watching all the teddy bears appearing in a teddy drama “New Heart.” Teseum Art Gallery shows movie parody teddy bear, Greek mythology parody teddy bear, and world costume teddy bears. A gift shop sells various teddy bear goods and lovely teddy bears. A restaurant in the basement sells handmade pizza with personalized toppings is available. In particular, wish trees located throughout Building A on the first and second floors can be a special event for tourists.

Chocolate Museum (초콜릿 박물관)

Chocolate Museum (초콜릿 박물관)

14.8 Km    63598     2022-12-27

144, Iljuseo-ro 3000beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

The Chocolate Museum in Seogwipo, Jeju is the second largest chocolate museum in the world (the largest being the Cologne Chocolate Museum in Germany). Built using volcanic scoria unique to Jeju, the museum looks like an ancient castle and seems to complement the surrounding natural environment. The front yard measures 5,000 meters squared and is surrounded by a low-lying fence made of rough stones, giving even passerbyers a great view of the museum's front garden .
At the entrance to the museum, a whimsical statue of a cacao god greets visitors. The museum has three floors and houses a gallery, a theater, a café, a workshop, and a chocolate store. The most popular exhibits are the gallery with various exhibits on chocolate and the workshop showing the chocolate-making process. The chocolate produced at the museum is available for both sampling and purchase. In addition, the 'Collection Square' features a wide array of chocolate cases and other items that Mr. Han Ye-seok, the museum director, has collected from around the world.
In the 'Chateâu Chocolat: Real Chocolate Place' chocolate shop at the Chocolate Museum, visitors can get a taste of hand-made chocolates. The Chateâu Chocolat is a retail chocolate chain with franchises in Gyeongbokgung, Apgujeong, Itaewon, and Changdeokgung in Seoul, and Yangyang and Somdari in Gangwon-do.