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Jejuhyanggyo Confucian School (제주향교)

Jejuhyanggyo Confucian School (제주향교)

1.4 Km    11293     2020-02-18

43, Seomun-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-757-0976

Jejuhyanggyo Confucian School is an educational center that teaches Confucianism to local people, and holds ancestral ceremonies for the great Confucian scholars. It is also used as an administration office, and a gathering place for the local Confucians. It has two main halls: Myeongnyundang and Daeseongjeon, which houses ancestral tablets.

KAL Hotel Jeju (제주 칼 호텔)

KAL Hotel Jeju (제주 칼 호텔)

1.4 Km    18471     2021-04-23

151, Jungang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-724-2001

KAL Hotel Jeju opened on February 17, 1974 and marked the start of Jeju tourism as well as aided in developing Jeju Island. The hotel is located ten minutes away from Jeju International Airport at the center of Jeju-si, near major tourist attractions. This business & resort hotel sits on the highest point in the city making it a fantastic spot to see the city nightscape.

KAL Hotel Jeju has 282 guestrooms decorated with luxurious furniture. Up to 281 cars can park in the parking lot and wireless internet is available in the entire hotel. The restaurants boast highly acclaimed dishes, while the banquet halls of different sizes cater to diverse events from international conferences and seminars to family events.

Additional facilities at KAL Hotel Jeju include a casino, arcade, business center, indoor swimming pool, aerobics studio, clothing shop, souvenir shop, floral shop, sports shop, Jeju Rental Cars, cafe, lobby lounge, bakery, and bar.

Honey Crown Hotel (하니크라운호텔)

Honey Crown Hotel (하니크라운호텔)

1.5 Km    9355     2021-06-03

10, Samseong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-758-4200

Honey Crown Hotel features guestrooms with a view of Hallasan Mountain as well as of the ocean. The hotel has a tropical garden walking trail for guests to enjoy. Other facilities include a banquet hall, an outdoor wedding hall, an annex housing seminar rooms, and restaurants.

Yongduam Rock (용두암)

1.5 Km    171273     2023-01-13

Yongduam-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Situated on the northern coast in downtown Jeju, Yongduam Rock is an estimated 10-meter-tall stone that has been worn down over time by strong winds and waves into a shape resembling a dragon's head. There are many legends surrounding the rock. One legend has it that a dragon stealing precious jade from Hallasan Mountain was shot down by an arrow from the mountain deity. When he fell down, his body immediately sank into the ocean and his head rapidly froze looking at the sky. Another legend has it that a white horse, who dreamed of being a dragon and ascending to the sky, came to be caught by a soldier and froze into the rock.

From Yongduam Rock, visitors can see haenyeo (female divers) working at catching seafood. Near the rock are various cafes, bars, and restaurants. The coastal road between here and Aewol-eup is popular among couples. Cafes and seafood restaurants began to appear there five years ago and now form a pleasant café village.

Sinsan Park (신산공원)

Sinsan Park (신산공원)

1.5 Km    1983     2017-11-07

92-12, Sinsan-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Sinsan Park was opened to commemorate the arrival of the Olympic Torch to Korea for the '88 Seoul Olympic Games but now serves as a resting place for local citizens. It has become a popular location for family outings, and many couples enjoy walking along the paths through the shade of the forest.

Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival (제주 왕벚꽃축제)

Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival (제주 왕벚꽃축제)

1.5 Km    122831     2024-03-08

Jeonnong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
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Jeju Island is where the cherry blossoms bloom the earliest in Korea. Jeju is also renowned for its native king cherry blossoms that can be seen all over the island. The Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival takes place every year to celebrate the beauty of the island's king cherry blossoms. The petals of king cherry blossoms are the largest and most luxurious among all cherry blossoms. The peak of the king cherry blossoms lasts for only 2 to 3 days, but the beautiful blossoms can be seen for weeks, from late March to the second week of April depending on the region.

Eunhuine Haejangguk (은희네 해장국)

Eunhuine Haejangguk (은희네 해장국)

1.5 Km    36     2021-03-24

8, Goma-ro 13-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-726-5622

This is a Haejangguk (hangover soup) restaurant recommended by locals. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jeju-si, Jeju-do. The most famous menu is beef gangover soup.

Sanji Lighthouse (산지 등대)

Sanji Lighthouse (산지 등대)

1.6 Km    35329     2021-03-18

108-1, Sarabongdong-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

The name Sanji derives from the area being recorded as Sanjichon Village, literally translated as the mountainous village, in Tamna Sullyeokdo, a book of paintings showing life in Jeju. This record was created in 1702 by painter Kim Nam-gil, under the command of the Jeju Province governor, Lee Hyeong-sang.

Sanjicheon Stream originates from Hallasan Mountain and empties itself into the sea. Sitting halfway up Sarabong Peak, one of the signature parks on Jeju-do island, Sanji Lighthouse overlooks the port of Jeju.

Sarabong Park (사라봉공원)

Sarabong Park (사라봉공원)

1.6 Km    19959     2020-03-19

74, Sarabongdong-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-728-4643

Sarabong Park is located on a 143 meter-high hill just east of Dongmun Rotary in Jeju. The park is best known for its spectacular sunset views, which is often regarded as a perfect complement to Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak's view of the sunrise.

Sarabong Park offers a spectacular view of the expansive blue waters to the north and Hallasan Mountain to the south, making it popular among locals and tourists alike. Visitors traveling by bus will see Mochungsa Temple on the way to the park. Byeoldobong Peak lying to the east features a paragliding runway. At the foot of Sarabong is Udang Library. The road from the library, passing behind Sarabong Peak to Jeju Harbor and to Tapdong provides a very scenic driving route.

Yongyeon Pond (용연)

1.6 Km    37338     2024-03-26

2581-4 Yongdam 1(il)-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Yongyeon Pond, located where water from Hallasan Mountain meets the sea, is aptly named "where dragons frolic,”reflecting its stunning vistas and crystal-clear waters. The Yongyeon Cloud Bridge, spanning the area's cliffs, is particularly famous for its breathtaking night views. Additionally, the area becomes a cultural hub every summer with the Yongyeon Floating Musical Concert, an event that recreates the ambiance of late Joseon-era musical performances held on boats, offering a uniqe blend of history and entertainment.