Seongsan Ichulbong Peak

Seongsan Ichulbong Peak   Description Seongsan Ichulbong Peak is located off the east coast of Jeju and was formed as a result of a volcanic eruption some 100,000 years ago. The distinguishing feature  of Seongsan Ichulbong Peak is a massive crater that is 90 meters high and 600 meters in diameter. Seongsan Ichulbong Peak is…

Gamcheon Culture Village

Description Gamcheon Cultural Village is a cluster of brightly painted houses built in tiered fashion along a foothill. It might remind you of the favelas in Brazil, but not to worry, Gamcheon is completely safe and tourist friendly. Many alleys that cut through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the…

Everland

Description Everland is Korea’s largest and most popular amusement park. Everland offers over 40 thrilling rides, performances, parades, fireworks, seasonal festivals, and snow tubing. (Winter) There is much to see and do at Everland amusement park so spending at least 1 full day at Everland is recommended.   Admission Fees 56,000KRW Save 30% off of…

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Description Gyeongbokgug Palace was built in 1395 and is the largest of the 5 Joseon Dynasty palaces in Seoul. Gyengbokgung was used as the main palace during the Joseon Dynasty. It was destroyed by fire during the Imjin War and subsequently left abandoned for 2 centuries until it was fully restored in the 19th century.…

Mysterious Road of Jeju Island

Description Nothing is more baffling than the strange movement of things on the Mysterious Road of Jeju Island. Objects on the road roll up the hill instead of moving downwards. How could this be possible? On the surface, this upward movement appears to defy the laws of gravity but in reality, the phenomenon is just…

Hamyang Terraced Fields

Hamyang Terrace Fields Description Hamyang-gun is located at the southern end of Gyeongnam Province and borders Jeollabuk-do. Half of the main range of Baekdudaegan encircles Hamyang-gun. Two national parks, Jirisan and Deoguysan, along with fifteen other peaks rising over 1,000m are located in Hamyang-gun.  Because of the significance of Baekdudaegan and the steep mountainous area…

Geobukseon (Turtle Ship)

Geobukseon Description Geobukseon translates to “Turtle Ship. It is a life-size reconstruction of a Geobukseon and located in Gangguan Harbor. It was constructed by the South Korean Navy and commissioned by the Seoul Metropolitan Government so as to celebrate Admiral Chungmugong Lee Sun-Sin. The project cost 2.2-billion-won. First, the ship was built in the downstream…

Dongpirang Mural Village

Dongpirang Mural Village Description The word “Dongpirang” is made of two words. Firstly, “Dong”, means east. Secondly, “Birang”, means hill in a Tongyeong dialect. The city of Tongyeong gathered artists from all over the country to paint the murals. As a result, this hillside village on the sea has been revitalized. The view overlooking sea…

Oedo Botania

Oedo Botania Description Oedo Botania is a marine botanical garden located in Hallyeo Maritime National Park. It has a beautiful view of the crystal blue South Sea and surrounding landscape. It is 4 kilometers from Geojedo Island. About 20 minutes by ship from Gujora Port, past Naedo Island lies the European-like Oedo Island. In 1969,…

Seongeup Folk Village

Seongeup Folk Village Description Seongeup Folk Village is located at the foot of Halla Mountain on Jeju Island and is a small village that holds a vast amount of culture. Cultural properties in the folk village have been handed down from generation to generation. As a result, there are well preserved residential houses, Confucian shrines,…