Places to visit in JEJU ISLAND, SOUTH KOREA

1. Woljeongri Beach

The first place to visit in Jeju is Woljeongri Beach. It is a beach with its scenery, tranquil white sand and beautiful emerald ocean. 

There are a number of coffee shops aligned the street. Woljeongri is one of the best places where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and relax and at ease.

Address : 33-3, Woljeong-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

2. Hyeopjae Beach

The second place to visit in Jeju is Hyeopjae Beach. It is a clear and emerald beach where you can see Biyangdo island floating in the distance.The beach is pretty long and has many selection of restaurants, camping sites, and colorful villages. 

Hallim Park, a combination of lava tubes and botanical gardens is also located nearby.

Address : 329-10 Hyeopjae-gil, Hallim-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

3. Hamdeok Beach



Hamdeok Beach during the summer time

The third place to visit in Jeju is Hamdeok Beach. It hosts three separate beaches.The main beach is a large, naturally building sand bar that divides much of the shallow area from the open ocean.This area is warmer than many other beaches. 

There's a lot of things such as music festivals, food trucks/stalls and etc. during summer time. You can also see a wonderful view of Seowoobong Peak.

Hamdeok Beach during the winter time

Address : Sinbuk-ro, Jocheon-eup. Jeju-si, Jeju-do

4. Gwangchigi Beach

The fourth place to visit in Jeju is Gwangchigi Beach. It is a beach with unique green rocks. When the tide is low, you can walk far into the ocean. Due to its location near Seongsan Ilchulbong (Seongsan Sunrise Peak), it gives an outstanding view all year round.

Unlike other beaches, the sands are black yet the water is clear. You may see Haenyeo (female divers) doing their daily dive in the ocean. Try riding a horse along Gwangchigi beach!

Address : 224-33, Goseong-ri, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

5. Hwanguji Beach

The fifth place to visit in Jeju is Hwanguji Beach. It is a swimming hole, often called as Oedolgae. This has been a popular snorkeling spot. Come early in the morning or around sunset time could be a perfect time to fully enjoy Hwanguji with less crowd. 

Even after the swimming season, September to October, the water is still warm.

Address : 766-1, Seohong-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-doOlle 7 Park entrance and follow the path down then, walk down the staircase.

6. Sehwa Beach

The sixth place to visit in Jeju is Sehwa Beach. It is a small and quiet beach about 10 minutes drive from Woljeong-ri beach.It is located next to Sehwa Local Market which only opens on 5th and 20th day of the month. 

Moreover, you can also visit Jeju Women Divers (Haenyeo) museum and Early 20th Century Jeju women Diver's Anti-Japanese Movement Memorial.

Address : Sehwa-gil, Gujwa-eup, jeju-si, jeju-do

7. Gimnyeong Seonsegi Beach

The seventh place to visit in Jeju is Gimnyeong Seonsegi Beach. It is a beautiful and emerald beach where visitors can do Yacht tour, Kayaking, fishing and etc.There is Manjanggul Cave not far from the beach.

Address : Haemajihaean-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

8. Iho Tewoo Beach

The eighth place to visit in Jeju is Iho Tewoo Beach. There are many things that visitors can enjoy around the beach area. Visitors can rent boats to go out fishing or fish off the seawall. Visitors may take a walk to lighthouses that look like horses. They are very cute and good place to take pictures for Instagram! 

Finish off your day with one of the seafood places by the beach and enjoy the beautiful view of the night.

Address : 20, Dori-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do 

Available Facilities : Camping sites, changing rooms, shower room. observatory with lounge, drinking fountain.

9. Yongmeori Beach/Coast

The ninth place to visit in Jeju is Yongmeori Beach/Coast. The Sanbangsan Mountain stretched into the ocean. The beach was named Yongmeori because it looks as if a dragon's head is going underwater. 

You can easily visit Sanbangsan mountain and walk straight down to walk along Yongmeori Beach/Coast.

Address : 218-10, Sanbang-ro, Andeok -myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Operating Hours : subject to change depending on weather conditions. Please make a phone inquiry before visiting (+82 64-794-2940).

Admission Fees : Adults: 1,000 won, teens and children: 500 won.

Groups : adults: 700 won, teens and children: 300 won. *Groups of 10 people or more.

10. Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff

The last place to visit in Jeju is Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff. It is rocky cliffs with columnar-joints which was formed by the lava from Hallasan Mountain eruption. 

The columns are almost perfect cubes or hexagons. You can witness a beautiful sight of mother nature.

Address : 216, jungmun gwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Admission Fees : Adults 2,000 won, Children 1,000 won.