Jeju Samseonghyeol (제주 삼성혈)

4.4Km 2024-03-13

22 Samseong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-722-3315

Samseonghyeol is a revered site featuring three mythical holes, believed to be the origin of Jeju island's mythical founders: Go, Yang, and Bu. This sacred location is enveloped by ancient trees, standing for centuries, and remarkably, the holes are known to never fill with water, no matter how hard it rains or snows. Adjacent to these remarkable natural phoenomena, visitors will find an exhibition hall and a media gallery dedicated to telling the lore of Samseonghyeol. Additionally, the site is surrounded by historical structures dating back to the Joseon period.

Angyeong Sarang [Tax Refund Shop] (안경사랑)

4.5Km 2024-04-19

88, Jungang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Gwandeokjeong Pavillion (Jeju) [관덕정(제주)]

4.6Km 2024-03-15

19 Gwandeok-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

One of the oldest buildings in Jeju, Gwandeokjeong Pavilion was established in 1448 by the magistrate of Jeju with the purpose of training local soldiers. This historical edifice is renowend for its intricately painted girders, adorned with murals depicting the ten symbols of longevity, scenes from the Battle of Red Cliffs, and hunting imagery. Additionally, the pavilion's signboard is reputed to feature the handwriting of Prince Anpyeong, a notable figure from the Joseon era. Gwandeokjeong Pavillion is part of the Jeju-mok Government Office complex.

Jeju-mok Government Office (제주목관아)

4.7Km 2024-03-15

25 Gwandeok-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-6714

The Jeju-mok Government Office was a gwana, or regional government office, that historically served as the center of Jeju Island’s political, administrative, and cultural activities, spanning from its early days as the State of Tamna through the Joseon period. A significant portion of the structure was destroyed in a fire in 1434, leading to subsequent rebuilding efforts. From 1991, archeological excavations were conducted in four stages, enabling the meticulous restoration of several key buildings within the complex. These include the Honghwagak Pavilion, Yeonhuigak Pavilion, Uyeondang Pavilion, Gyullimdang Pavilion, and Gwandeokjeong Pavillion, all of which were restored by December 2002. Additionally, the complex is known for hosting annual nighttime events.

Samsonite - Jeju Chilseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (쌤소나이트 제주칠성)

4.7Km 2024-04-18

#1, 67, Jungang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum (제주민속자연사박물관)

4.7Km 2024-03-13

40 Samseong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-7708

The Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum showcases the island's unique traditional culture and natural environment. It features exhibits on Jeju’s natural history, folklore, marine life, and an interactive Jeju Experience Center. Enhancing visitor engamgent, the museum includes dioramas and animated films. A highlight of the Sea Exhibition Hall is the 13m-long skeleton of a Bryde's whale, discovered dead on a jeju beach in 2004.

Dongmun Traditional Market (동문재래시장)

4.7Km 2025-04-01

20 Gwandeok-ro 14-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Dongmun Traditional Market, steeped in history, stands a quintessential market of Jeju Island. Together with the adjacent Dongmun Traditional Fish Market, it forms the core of Jeju’s most significant and expansive permanent market, established right after Korea’s liberation in August 1945. Originally the island’s only permanent marketplace and a hub for its commercial activities, the market was relocated to its present site after a devastating fire in March 1954. It offers an array of goods such as vegetables, fruits, seafood, medicinal herbs, grains, and clothing. Known for its fresh catch, the market is a go-to place for seafood lovers, offering delicacies like sliced raw cutlassfish at reasonable prices. It’s also gaining popularity for its innovative dishes, including samhap (skate, pork, and kimchi combo) served with rice and abalone intestines, as well as tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties) accompanied by whole abalone.