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• Submarine Tour
• Woodo Island
• Marado Island

Folk Village and Museum

It is not just an exterior resemblance, but a perfect restoration of village customs and actual houses that have been transferred over. As you follow the guide through the forest, while wearing traditional Jeju clothing, you will be under the illusion that you traveled through time and truly arrived in the past.
There are over a hundred traditional buildings divided into the categories of mountain village, fishing village, religious village, marketplace, and agricultural equipment displays. There is also a display of over 8,000 folk articles, such as farming tools, antique furniture, and various everyday necessities.

Room of intangible culture has audio and visual materials to show intangible cultural assets that represent Jeju Island, such as folktales, regional dialects, folk songs, etc. At the folk village marketplace, you can taste all sorts of traditional Jeju food, such as Bingddeok, grilled pork, and Okdom seaweed soup.

Jeju Folk Village operates a free sightseeing train for children and senior citizens. However, viewing the village from the train won't be enough, so be sure to get off and take a closer look at the buildings.         top

Seongeup Folk Village
A traditional village where the Jeju natives actually live

If Jeju Folk Village recreated the living quarters of Jeju's people, Seongeup Folk Village is the actual living place of Jeju residents.
Located 8km above the coast, Seongeup Folk Village shows the characteristics of old commoners' houses and traditional lifestyles of Jeju in a straightforward manner. It preserves the unique culture of Jeju Island just as it is. Also, there are Jeju natives living in each of the houses who will personally show you around the village.

Designated as traditional material no.188, Seongeup Folk Village has around 300 private houses made of mud and stones and 300 private thatched houses. The village also has Ilgwanheon, where the village governor in the past executed official duties, Harubang, castle ruins, mill, public offices, and old tombstones. Intangible cultural and historical assets/heritage, such as folk songs, traditional food, handicrafts, and dialects continue to pass down. The old nettle-tree and selkova tree(natural monument no.161) in the center of the village serves as a resting place for tired tourists.

Take your time to follow the winding 'Ollae (alleyway substituting a front gate)' and as you walk through the village, you will experience the leisurely lifestyle Jeju's mountain villagers, 500 years ago.                top

Location: Seongeup-ri, Pyoseon-myeon, Namjeju-gun, Jeju Island
Transportation: Take cross-country bus toward Pyoseon at bus terminal
Tel: 82-64-787-1302

Jeju Nature & Folklore Museum haws an extensive collection of the island's unique folk and natural materials.

At the entrance is an enormous mounting of a 8.6m long shark, a 4.7m wide ray, and a whale weighing 4t that attracts the public right away. The museum is divided into 4 different exhibition halls with the theme of nature display, folklore display, special display, etc. showing a total of over 3,000 relics of the past. There is also a room screening/showing visual materials 4 times a day as well as an outdoor display.

The nature display room has approximately 2,500 materials on Jeju Island's nature, including the geological features and rocks, underwater life, plants, insects, bird life, and mammals. The folklore display shows material relating to the historical changes that took place in Jeju Island and the life and professions of a native.

Besides the permanent collection, the special display room has other materials under various themes. The outdoor exhibition displays mill, plants, rare trees, various types of rocks, and freshwater fish.
Jeju Nature & Folklore Museum helps foreign visitors understand Jeju Island's unique culture by giving a well-organized overview of the island.   

Location: 996-1, Ildo2-dong, Jeju City, Jeju Island
Open: Summer 8:30~18:30,  Winter 8:30~17:30
Transportation: Take the local bus in Jeju City
Tel: 82-64-722-2465, 82-64-753-8771~2

Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak
Where the sunrise is beautiful

The huge crater on the sharp cliff forms a grassy plain and 99 rocky mountain peaks on top of the crater form a circle that looks like a massive crown. The name Ilchulbong comes from its famous view of the sunrise. Since early times, the wondrous scene of the sunrise from Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak had been chosen as the best out of 10 scenic spots in Jeju Island.

One cannot help but to exclaim over the sight of the sun rising above the horizon, bathing the ocean in red light. The sandy beach and the green grass gives the view greater radiance. However, due to unstable weather, it is not so easy to see the beautiful sunrise.  

Seongsanpo is the largest fishing port and the main tourist attraction of eastern Jeju. It is the point of departure for cruise and fishing boats traveling to Woodo Island and has many seafood restaurants.  top

Potted Plant Center
The world's largest park for potted plants

There are 100 types of rare trees and over 2,000 elaborate works of potted plants (dwarfed trees) on display. A pond of carps, stone bridge, palm trees and an artificial waterfall creates a harmony of a tranquil atmosphere.

The age of these dwarfed trees vary from 30 to over 250 years. Some of the amazing potted masterpieces include the 150 year old pine tree, 100 year old pine tree, Japanese apricot tree, and Chinese quince, and the 250 year old trees.

In addition to the potted plants, the outdoor garden has a nursery that grows young potted plants, protection room, and orchid display. The park is open till 10 p.m. in the summer for those who wish to avoid the heat.

Potted plant center is more than just a simple botanical garden, but is a space of cultural importance that teaches appreciation of nature. It is a highly recommended sight for everyone visiting Jeju island.            top

Jungmun Tourist Resort

Jungmun Tourist Resort is a large-scale(1,300,000 pyeong) recreation center located at the western end of the Seogwipo shores.  This recreational complex has beautiful scenery and various tourist attractions, as well as first-rate accommodations such as the Shilla Hotel, Lotte Hotel, and Hyatt Hotel. Frequent visits of distinguished and important foreign guests have given this tourist resort an international reputation.

Jungmun Golf Course
Korea's one and only coastal golf course

As Korea's one and only coastal golf course, Jungmun Golf Course extends along the coastal cliffs and the blue waters of Jeju.  

For the convenience of local and foreign visitors, the golf course is open to non-members and reservations can be made anytime, all four seasons. Approximately 300,000 pyeong in size, the length of the course is 6820m and the longest in nation. It is also the only golf course in Korea with a passage for battery cars.

Jungmun Golf Course is proud of its natural beauty, blessed with a harmony of palm trees, camellia flowers, and the wild trees on a green field, creating an exotic atmosphere.
 Tel: 82-64-738-1201

Pacific Land
Come and See the Dolphin Show!

                                
Pacific Land is an oceanarium located inside Jungmun Tourist Complex, built on an international scale. At Pacific Land, you can watch the exciting dolphin show, a group of seals clapping to music, and the waddling penguins putting on an adorable performance. There are 4 performances a day.
Dolphin Show pool is 1,400 pyeong in area and can accommodate up to 2,000 people. It includes a huge pool as well as a mini aquarium for tropical fish and restaurants.

Inside the huge oceanarium, you can learn all about the marine ecology. At the outdoor aquarium, there are pools where you can take a close look at sea lions, seals, and penguins.

The Mongolian camel ride in Pacific Land's Outdoor Plaza is another fun attraction.

 Tel: 82-64-738-2888

Yeomiji Botanical Garden
Don't miss this garden!

                                

                                

Yeomiji Botanical Garden is the largest greenhouse garden in Asia, with over 2,000 rare plants and 1,700 trees and flowers.

The greenhouse is divided into the 'Grafting Garden' with butterflies fluttering around the plants growing in ponds, the 'Aquatic Garden' with prickly water lily growing in water as well as the artificial islands, the 'Cactus Garden' where you can see hundreds of rare cactus plants, 'Tropical Garden' with swampland plants and the 'Tropical Orchard' where tropical fruits grow.

Outside the greenhouse is the Jeju Island autogenous garden and each featured in the styles of Korea, Japan, Italy, and France. A sightseeing train that accommodates 69 passengers runs from the greenhouse to the gardens. A slow walk around the garden takes about 10min.

From the 38m high observatory in the center of the garden, you can see the Jungmun Tourist Resort, Mt. Halla, and also the coastline. In clear weather, you can even see as far as Marado.

The Teddy Bear Museum
Bring back childhood memories

With the universally beloved teddy bears as the main theme, this museum displays over 1,200 stuffed bears.

Teddy of 'teddy bear' comes from the nickname of the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. The first teddy bear was created in 1902, by a storeowner in New York on account of the story that President Roosevelt let go of a cub that was brought forth by a presidential aide who felt sorry for the president for failing to catch as single bear in a bear hunt. The aide suggested that Roosevelt shoot the cub but the president declared it an unjust act.
The Teddy Bear Museum is 3,000 pyeong in size and is divided into 2 galleries (art and history hall), displaying teddy bears from all over the world that are up to a 100 years old. There are various sights and attractions for family, friends, and couples, including cafes, restaurants, a teddy bear shop, and also a nice outdoor park/garden where you can see the Jungmun beach.

There is a park (3,000 pyeong in area) where you can take pictures with various teddy bear sets. Starting from the circular plaza, which recreates a scene from the 50's(with Pontiacs and typical architecture of the time), you will see amusing sets of teddy bears all over the park - polar bears taking a shower in the water fountain, a family of teddy bears enjoying a barbecue picnic. Starting with the teddy bear museum in Florida, there are approximately 10 teddy bear museums in the world, including ones in Japan, England, Germany, and Switzerland. This is the first one in Korea.

These cute teddy bears will surely carry your thoughts back to childhood.

 

Open :

09:00~22:00 Summer season 7/14~8/24 :09:00~21:00

Tel :

82-64-735-7100