Jeju Island's Top Natural Wonders And Attractions
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8 attractions in Jeju-do featured in a instagram post by Korea Tourism Org. USA, verified on Google Maps: Jeju Stone Park, Seopjikoji, Udo, and 5 more.
Jeju Stone Park
Park
4.4
Wander through this open-air park north of Hallasan, dedicated to Jeju's volcanic stone and the creation myth of Seolmundae. Experience the unique landscape of basalt fields and stone figures, especially captivating after a rare snowfall.
Seopjikoji
Place
4.4
Discover this rocky cape on Jeju's east coast, featuring a lighthouse and open pastures. In early spring, the headland transforms with vibrant canola blossoms, painting the landscape gold against the sea.
Udo
Natural feature
4.4
Explore Udo, a small island off Jeju's east coast, named for its resemblance to a reclining cow. Take a quick ferry from Seongsan to discover Geommeolle Beach, where black volcanic sand meets clear water beneath coastal cliffs.
Hallasan
Natural feature
4.7
Conquer South Korea's highest peak, a UNESCO World Heritage site at the heart of Jeju. The summit crater lake, Baengnokdam, crowns a full-day climb, offering rare snow views above the island's palm-lined lower slopes.
Seogwi Dawon
Cafe
4.5
Explore the lush green tea plantations on Hallasan's southern slopes. The volcanic soil and mild climate create an ideal environment for tea cultivation, offering picturesque rows of tea curving across the hillside.
Camellia Forest
Landmark
4.0
Immerse yourself in this camellia garden in southeast Jeju, where hundreds of trees are meticulously clipped into rounded domes. From late winter, the domes burst with deep pink blossoms, best viewed from the elevated viewing deck.
Gapado
Natural feature
4.5
Visit this low, flat islet between Jeju and Marado, accessible by a short ferry from Unjin Port. Spring is the ideal season to witness fields of barley and canola rippling across the island with Sanbangsan in the background.
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Korean restaurant
3.8
Witness the expansive buckwheat fields around Donggwang-ri, a region known for growing more buckwheat than anywhere else in Korea. The fields turn a stunning white when in bloom, peaking twice a year in late spring and autumn.