Popular Attractions
Camellia Hill
Camellia Hill is the largest camellia arboretum in Asia. Spread over an area of about 20 hectares is a dense forest of 6,000 camellia trees of some 500 species from 80 countries that are in bloom at different times from fall to spring. Along with camellia trees, a wide variety of flowers that come in all shapes, colors and scents, including over 250 species of wildflowers native to Jeju, create a unique and beautiful landscape that changes with every season.
[Photo courtesy of Camellia Hill website]
[Photo courtesy of Camellia Hill website]
Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest
Located under a volcanic crater in Jeju’s Bonggae-dong, this natural recreation forest is immensely popular with tourists thanks to its pure air and fresh environment. Cedar trees densely line an area of 300 hectares with relatively easy trails that can be walked from one end to another and back in about an hour. The forest is home to a variety of flora and fauna, where Siberian roe deer and crows can be spotted on walks.
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[Photo courtesy of VISIT JEJU: https://m.visitjeju.net/kr]
Yongmeori Beach
Yongmeori Beach is named after the appearance of a dragon’s head diving into the sea, which is the result of waves crashing against layers upon layers of sandstone built up over millions of years. The beach is formed of lava ejected from three underwater craters. Unlike Seongsan Ilchulbong or Suwolbong tuff cones, it is noteworthy for its topographical features shaped by moving craters. It’s also the oldest submarine volcano in Jeju.
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[Cultural Property Description: Cultural Heritage Administration (https://www.heritage.go.kr/main/?v=1662012050881)]
Hallasan National Park [UNESCO World Heritage]
Hallasan Mountain rises up proudly from the center of Jeju Island and is perhaps the island’s most memorable landmarks. Also called Mt. Yeongjusan, meaning mountain high enough to pull the galaxy, Hallasan Mountain is widely known by scientists for its geological value.
[Photo provided (Pan-seok Yoon) - KTO : http://api.visitkorea.or.kr]
[Photo provided (Pan-seok Yoon) - KTO : http://api.visitkorea.or.kr]
Hyeopjae Beach
Hyeopjae Beach is located on the west side of Hanrim-eup, and is part of Hanrim Park. The beautiful white color of the sand comes from the large amounts of crushed seashells that have been mixed in with the sand.
[Photo provided (Hyeongmin Yu) - KTO : http://api.visitkorea.or.kr]
[Photo provided (Hyeongmin Yu) - KTO : http://api.visitkorea.or.kr]
Yongmeori Coast
Yongmeori Coast is named after the appearance of a dragon’s head entering the sea, which is the result of waves crashing against layers upon layers of sandstone built up over millions. The coast is formed of lava ejected from three underwater craters. Unlike the Seongsan Ilchulbong and Suweolbong Peak, it is noteworthy for its topographical features shaped by moving craters. It’s also the oldest submarine volcano in Jeju.
[Photo courtesy of VISIT JEJU]
[Cultural heritage description: Cultural Heritage Administration (https://www.heritage.go.kr/main/?v=1662012050881)]
[Photo courtesy of VISIT JEJU]
[Cultural heritage description: Cultural Heritage Administration (https://www.heritage.go.kr/main/?v=1662012050881)]