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We spent some time exploring Jeju in May – here’s everything worth visiting for your next trip!
1. Hamdeok Seoubong Beach
Hamdeok Beach is known for its white sandy beach and turquoise seas. It became one of the most popular beaches for tourists in Jeju, described as “Korea’s Maldives”. Along the beach, there’s an Instagram-worthy place – Cafe Delmoondo, selling a wide selection of pastries and beverages, a great spot for admiring the gorgeous ocean view. We also made our way to Seoubong Peak for a hike, located next to the end of Hamdeok Beach.
Hamdeok Seoubong Beach
📍 Sinbuk-ro, Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
🕚 24 hours
2. Seongsang Ilchulbong
Seongsang Ilchulbong is a UNESCO World Heritage and a designated natural reserve. The hike up to the summit takes about 30 minutes; an hour to complete the hike up and down. There’s an entrance fee of 5,000KRW per adult and 2,500KRW for youths and children to reach the summit. If the weather is clear, you can see the shape of Hallasan Mountain and Udo Island. Otherwise, you can opt for the coastal walking trail that is entirely free, offering low-intensity seaside views, which does not go up to the summit.
Parking is free, but the lots tend to get crowded, so finding a space to park your car can be tricky. Operating hours may vary by season, so it’s worth checking ahead of your visit.
Seongsang Ilchulbong
📍 Sinbuk-ro, Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
🕚 7am – 7pm (Daily)
3. Bijarim Forest
Thousands of centuries-old Japanese torreya trees call this forest home, some standing for 500 to 800 years – including the towering 810-year-old “New Millennium” tree. The loop trail is easy and accessible (stroller- and wheelchair-friendly), with a relaxed walk taking about 1 to 1.5 hours. Great for all ages and a perfect way to immerse yourself in nature. There’s an entrance fee of 3,000KRW and parking is free.
Bijarim Forest
📍 55 Bijasup-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
🕚 9am – 6pm
4. Aewol Cafe Street
Aewol Cafe Street in Handam Village is one of Jeju’s cafe-scene highlights. Thanks to the Handam-ro coastal walking path, many of the food spots are connected, so you can wander from one to the next with sea views the whole way. We went to Team Blow, an aesthetic cafe known for its sweeping ocean views, to quench our thirst, and it’s a great spot to unwind between sightseeing or simply enjoy a relaxed afternoon with a beautiful view.
Aewol Cafe Street
📍 Aewol-ro 1-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
🕚 Various timings
5. Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff
One of our favourite places was the Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff, a striking rock formation made up of hexagonal basalt columns formed by cooling lava from Mount Halla thousands of years ago. We spent about 30 minutes snapping pictures at the observatory platform and admiring the panoramic views. Since there are a handful of popular photo spots on the platform, crowds and queues are common. There’s an entrance fee of 2,000KRW for adults and 1,000KRW for children and youths; parking is not free.
Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff
📍 36-30 Ieodo-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
🕚 9am – 5.30pm (Daily)
6. Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls
We visited the Cheonjeyeon Falls, which are actually three separate waterfalls, but do not be confused with Cheonjiyeon Falls in Seogwipo. Their names are similar but differ in ‘je’ and ‘ji’. We spent about 1.5–2 hours leisurely walking around and enjoying the scenic views. Apart from the three waterfalls, there’s a 130-meter-long bridge (Seonim Bridge) and Cheonjeru Pavilion within the area.
There’s an entrance fee of 2,500KRW for adults and 1,350KRW for youths and children. Operating hours vary based on the season you’re visiting. Do note that there are several stairs, and it might not be wheelchair- or stroller-friendly.
Cheonjeyeon Waterfall
📍 2232 Jungmun-dong, 특별자치도, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
🕚 9am – 5.10pm (Daily)
7. O’sulloc Tea Museum & Innisfree Jeju House
An unmissable stop is the Osulloc Tea Museum and Innisfree Jeju House, located within the same compound. The Osulloc Tea Museum draws crowds even on weekdays, thanks to its souvenirs and cafe serving up matcha– and peanut-flavoured desserts. There’s a photobooth on the same level as the cafe too, great for visitors who want a memory to take home. Right behind the Innisfree store, the tea fields make for a popular photo spot – and the store itself is stocked with skincare products perfect for bringing home as gifts (or treating yourself).
O’sulloc Tea Museum
📍 5 Sinhwayeoksa-ro, Andeok-myeon, 특별자치도, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
🕚 9am – 7pm (Daily)
Innisfree Jeju House
📍 23 Sinhwayeoksa-ro, Andeok-myeon, 특별자치도, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
🕚 9am – 7pm (Daily)
8. Snoopy Garden
A must-visit spot in Jeju for any Peanuts comics fan, this theme park features indoor exhibition halls with artistic installations tracing the history of the comics and characters, alongside a sprawling outdoor garden with plenty of photo opportunities. We spent about 4 hours exploring the indoor and outdoor areas; good grief, you’ll never want to leave!
Admission tickets can be purchased on arrival, either via the kiosk machines or at the counter, priced at 19,000KRW for adults (ages 20 and above), 16,000KRW for youths (ages 14–19), and 13,000KRW for children. Parking is free; no need to worry about extra costs!
Snoopy Garden
Website
📍 930 Geumbaekjo-ro, Gujwa-eup, 특별자치도, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
🕚 9am – 6pm (Daily)
9. Mount Hallasan
Mount Hallasan has seven hiking trails, with Seongpanak and Gwaneumsa being the main routes to the summit, and Eorimok and Yeongsil offering beginner-friendly, shorter trails, with no reservations needed. We went for the Seongpanak Trail, a 19.2km round-trip route, taking 7-8 hours to complete. This route is physically demanding due to the increasing steepness and rocky routes. For this trail, it’d require an advanced, mandatory online reservation here – Hallasan Visit Reservation System. Be sure to read up on all the different trails before deciding on which to go for!
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Seongpanak Trail
📍1865 516-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
🕚 Various Timings
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Photos by Adoncia Ho