Besides being one of the “New 7 Wonders of Nature”, Jeju Island is also a place formed by seven marvellous features of nature: islands, volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches, a national park, caves, and forest. We recommend you to visit these seven beauties of Jeju before going anywhere else.

#1 Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak

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Seongsan Ilchulbong is a hydro-volcano that erupted upon a shallow seabed about 100,000 years ago. It’s now the best spot on Jeju to see the rising sun. It takes 20 minutes to reach the top and we assure you that it’s worth it.

Location: 114, Seongsan-ri, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do 

Ticket: Adult – 2,000won / Teens & Children – 1,000won

Getting there: From Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal, take an Intercity Bus to the Eastern Route (Seongsan-Seogwipo)>> Get off at the Seongsan Ilchulbong Bus Stop. [~90minutes, 43.68km]

#2 Udo Island

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This place is a popular filming location for movies and TV commercials thanks to its white coral sand beach, clean waters, and serene views of the sea. This island is also known as “Soseom” (cow island) due to its shape that looks like a cow lying on its back.

Location: Seongsan Ferry Terminal (Ferry operates hourly starting from 7am)

Getting there: From Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal, take an Intercity Bus to Seongsan via the East Circular Road (Dong Iljuro) >> Get off at the Seongsan Port Bus Stop. [~92minutes, 44.78km]

#3 Mt. Hallasan

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Be immersed in the beauty of nature with the highest mountain in South Korea and the treasure habitant for various ecosystems. From the royal azaleas of spring, the lush greenery in summer, the spectacular colours of autumn foliage, to the snowscape of winter, explore everything here.

Location: 2070-61, 1100-ro, (Haean-dong), Jeju-si

Getting there: From Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal, take an Intercity Bus to the 1100 Road (via Yeongsil and Jungmun) >> Get off at the Eorimok Stop. [~53minutes, 30.69km)

#4 Jungmun Daepo Columnar-jointed Lava

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Long ago, large amounts of flowing lava rapidly cooled and contracted to form cracks, which continued to develop and grow, eventually forming columnar joints, or “jusangjeolli” in Korean. The hexagonal pillars along the seaside create an artistic piece of nature. When the breaking waves rush to the edge creating white foam, the scenery is even more superb and phenomenal.

Location: 2663, Jungmun-dong, Seogwipo-si

Ticket: 2,000won

Getting there: From Jeju International Airport, take an airport limousine bus no.600 >> Get off at the International Convention Center (ICC) Bust Stop. Walk about 10 minutes to Daepo Jusangjeolli. [~54minutes, 39.40km]

#5 Jeongbang Waterfall

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Representing one of three Jeju’s waterfall, the water falls straight down to the sea from 23m high perpendicular cliffs, creating a spectacular array of rainbows. It’s just a truly elegant view to stay a little longer.

Location: 37, Chilsimni-ro214beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do 

Getting there: From Jeju International Airport, take an airport limousine bus no.600 >> 7 minutes walk from the stop of Paradise Hotel. [~90minutes, 42.4km]

#6 Seopjikoji

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Seopjikoji means a narrow land lot with a protruding site. The picturesque beauty along the coastal line and the sea makes this place a popular filming location for movies and dramas such as the first popular TV miniseries “All In”.

Location: 57, Goseong-ri, Seongsan-eup, Seongwipo-si.

Getting there: From Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal, take an Intercity Bus along the eastern route of the Iljudoro (a circular road) to Seongsan or Seogwipo >> Get off at the Seongsan Ilchulbong or Dongnam Bus Stops. Take a taxi to Seopjikoji. [~90minutes, 45.1km]

#7 Manjanggul Cave

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Manjanggul Cave is part of the Geomunoreum Lava Tube System, one of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage sites on Jeju. It’s the world’s longest lava cave.

Location: 41-27, Woljeong-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si.

Ticket: 2,000won

Getting there: From Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal, take an Intercity Bus to Gimnyeong and Sehwa >> Get off at the Manjanggul Bus Stop. Walk about 30 minutes to Manjanggul Cave.  [~70minutes, 29.93km]

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