Geumneung Beach (금능해수욕장)

4.1 Km 34175 2023-02-16

Geumneung-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-728-3983

Clear waters, a beautiful beach with white sand and seashells, fantastic sunset, and the view of Biyangdo Island beyond sum up to describe Geumneung Beach. The white sandy beach where the bottom of the shallow, blue water is clearly seen creates an illusion that one can easily walk all the way to Biyangdo. With clear, shallow waters and amenities like the shower booth, Geumneung Beach is a family-friendly vacation destination.

Geumneung Beach is directly connected to Hyeopjae Beach, another popular tourist spot on the west side of Jeju Island. However, despite the common charming elements the two beaches share, Geumneung Beach sees a relatively small number of visitors than its neighbor, so it exudes a more relaxing vibe. Moreover, the beach and the parking lot are directly connected, making it more convenient to move baggage and other belongings. The newly built showers supply warm water, which is another advantge of the beach.

It is recommended to visit the beach during the hours of ebb tide. Once the sea water recedes afar, a vast, beautiful sandy beach appears. The water is shallow in many parts where natural swimming pools are formed, allowing little children to be able to play safely.

Hyeopjaegul Lava Tube (Hallim Park) (협재굴(한림공원))

4.1 Km 18648 2021-06-09

300, Hallim-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-796-0001

Hyeopjaegul Lava Tube is one example of the lava tube systems of Jeju Island, along with Hwanggeumgul, Socheongul, Ssangyonggul and Manjanggul Lava Tubes. The cave is approximately 200 meters in length, 10 meters in x_width and 5 meters in x_height. It is thought to have been created by the lava that erupted from Hallasan Mountain some 25 million years ago. This cave uniquely contains features of both lava and limestone caves. The entire area surrounding the cave is a huge stratum of seashells and sand, while the interior of the cave has a mystical ambience due to its various formations such as stalactites and stalagmites, hanging from the ceiling and sprouting up from the bottom of the cave. The cave also features pillars formed when stalactites and stalagmites join together. The cave walls are covered in lime, which at times looks like beautiful cave paintings. The temperature inside the cave stays at 17~18℃ throughout the year, making the cave a welcome escape from the summer heat and a great place to keep warm during winter.

Hyeopjaegul Lava Tube has been designated Natural Monument No. 236 and ranks among the world’s major mysterious caves, such as the stone salt cave of Peru and the underwater limestone caves of Yugoslavia. As Hyeopjaegul Lava Tube is close to Ssangyonggul Lava Tube, the two can be visited on the same day.

Gwakji Beach (Gwakji Gwamulhaebyeon Beach) (곽지해수욕장 (곽지과물해변))

4.8 Km 46505 2023-02-16

Geumseong 5-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-728-3985

Gwakji Beach is a beach that has nice conditions including a 350-meter-long, 70-meter-wide white sand beach, an average water depth of 1.5 meters and a slope of about 5 to 8 degrees. Thanks to these conditions, a youth training facility was installed and groups of tourists visit here every year. Gwakji-ri is a historic village where shell mounds from prehistoric times were once excavated. According to a local legend, Gwakji Beach used to be a village in the ancient days, but one day, it became buried in the sand.

Solhyang Bada Garden Aewol (솔향바다가든 애월)

5.9 Km 0 2024-04-01

6113 Iljuseo-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Solhyang Bada Garden Aewol is a restaurant where visitors can eat black pork, Jeju's proudest specialty. Black pork has a chewier texture than regular pork, so travelers to Jeju should at least try it. The place is in the middle of the Janghanchul Trail, allowing one to enjoy the ocean view while enjoying the meal. The restaurant serves fresh black pork belly and neck from pigs raised in the clean and green environment of Jeju. There are also many side dishes that can be enjoyed with meat, including abalone and seafood hot pot, and kimchi jjigae with black pork slices. The restaurant allows pets.

Handam Coastal Trail (한담해안산책로)

6.2 Km 0 2024-04-01

Gwakji-ri, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Handam Coastal Trail, also known as the Gwakgeum Olle Trail, is established along the shore from Aewol Port to Gwakjigwamul Beach. It beautifully harmonizes with the surrounding landscape. The trail runs 1.2 kilometers and visitors can walk on this coastal trail as waves crash right next to them. It is one of the "hidden gems of Jeju city" selected by the city in 2009 when 31 famous spots in Jeju-si other than the existing tourist attractions were chosen and announced. Uniquely-shaped rocks made by cooled and hardened lava grab the attention of passersby, and the trail that continuously winds along the beach featuring black rocks adds an element of excitement. Another appealing point is that it is a great place to watch the beautiful sunset as it is located on the west side of Jeju Island.

Geumsan Park (Nabeup Subtropical Forest Zone) (금산공원 (납읍난대림지대))

6.3 Km 24838 2022-12-29

Nabeup-ri, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Geumsan Park is a dense evergreen forest near a village in Aeweol-eup, Jeju-si. The forest is the sole evergreen forest remaining in the flatlands of western Jeju, and is home to tall evergreens and 60 species of subtropical plants. The forest is preserved and protected as a Natural Monument and a natural resource for academic research. Collecting plants and hunting in the forest are strictly prohibited.

Bomnal (봄날)

6.4 Km 101 2021-03-24

25, Aewol-ro 1-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-799-4999

It is a place where you can drink coffee while looking at the wonderful sea view. This cafe is located in Jeju-si, Jeju-do. The representative menu is coffee.

Bomnal Café (봄날카페)

6.4 Km 0 2024-02-20

25 Aewol-ro 1-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Bomnal café, the first to open on Handam Beach in Aewol, is celebrated for its Jeju hallabong ade. Known for its beautiful sea views, visitors can enjoy their drinks surrounded by colorful murals and charming gift items, all against the backdrop of the sea. The café also features a gift shop filled with Jeju souvenirs.

Jimbaran Beach (짐바란비치)

6.5 Km 0 2024-02-20

56 Aewolbukseo-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Jimbaran Beach is a bakery café known for its exotic ambiance. Its signature offering is the Hallabong Dor, a delightful pandoro filled with hallabong jam and sprinkled with powdered sugar. This pairs perfectly with their signature beverages, the Udo ttangkong latte (Udo peanut latte) and mandarin white latte. The café's garden, set against a backdrop of palm trees and the serene ocean, adds to its beauty, creating a picturesque setting.

Starry Night Jeju[Korea Quality] / 스테리나잇 제주[한국관광 품질인증]

6.5 Km 0 2023-06-10

37 , Aewol-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-10-2419-0578

Located in Aewol, Jeju Island, Starry Night offers sea views from all rooms overlooking Handam Beach. There are restaurants and convenience stores on the first floor, and there are rooms on the second and third floors. There are nine guest rooms divided into Basic rooms for two people, Classic rooms for two to four people, and Suite rooms for four to eight people. All rooms are equipped with a kitchen. The view of Jeju's blue sea through the window wall is the greatest charm of this place. Nearby tourist attractions include Gwakji Gwamul Beach and Aewol Cafe Street.

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